Vibrant, saturated deep pink with a subtle fuchsia undertone. - landscape shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - slightly fruity character
– Compact, densely foliated growth habit
– Vibrant deep pink blooms hold colour well
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Low-maintenance rose for easy care
– Excellent disease resistance, ADR certified Spezielle Eigenschaft: Ideal for beds, edging, parks and urban plantings.
Responsible gardening – Style in the garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 €
3.5(5599)
GARTENFREUND® – pink landscape shrub rose – Kordes
If You want a rose that simply settles in and performs, GARTENFREUND® is a compact, bushy floribunda that gives months of vibrant, deep pink colour with minimal fuss. Its semi-double, open blooms invite bees and hoverflies, while the glossy dark foliage keeps beds looking fresh even between flushes. Bred by Kordes for modern, low-maintenance gardens, it shrugs off typical Irish humidity and fungal pressure, coping well even in our often wet, heavy soils when drainage is reasonable. Plants are delivered as own-root, well-established 2-litre specimens, so they adapt quickly and form a stable, long-lived shrub that regenerates well after winter. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental value, giving You confidence if You are short on time or new to roses. The neat, compact habit suits small front gardens, cottage-style beds and low hedging, and also works in larger containers where space is tight. Because the flowers are self-cleaning, You spend more time admiring the saturated pink clusters and less time deadheading, making this a genuinely easy-care choice for busy families and relaxed gardeners alike.
Gartenfreund® in full bloom, showing saturated hot pink semi-double flowers.
Gartenfreund® blooms displayed side by side in several opening phases.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal bed
The compact, 60–85 cm habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, high-impact front bed without overwhelming a small space, giving reliable structure and colour near the entrance for busy homeowners
Low maintenance mixed border
Self-cleaning blooms and low pruning needs keep borders looking fresh with little effort; spent flowers mostly drop away by themselves, ideal if You prefer relaxed upkeep for beginner gardeners
Small group planting (1–5 shrubs)
Cluster-flowering, remontant habit gives repeated flushes of hot pink, so even a small group reads as a generous, long-flowering feature through summer, perfect for colour-loving families
Cottage-style edging along paths
The neat, compact form and moderate prickles form a soft, low edging that frames gravel or lawn, suiting informal cottage paths where You want charm without constant clipping for rural garden owners
Pollinator-friendly corner bed
Semi-double, open flowers with visible stamens make nectar and pollen easy to reach, supporting bees and hoverflies while still offering strong colour, ideal for wildlife-aware flower lovers
Coastal or exposed urban front garden
Robust foliage and proven disease resistance cope well with damp, breezy Irish conditions where fungal problems are common, offering reliable cover and bloom for seaside homeowners
40–50 litre patio or balcony container
In a large container of at least 40–50 litres, the compact structure stays balanced, and own-root plants adapt well to restricted soil, giving a long-lived rose for apartment gardeners
Mass planting in low-maintenance beds
At recommended spacing, plants knit into a dense, weed-suppressing carpet of dark foliage and pink clusters that suits public-style, low-input beds and long-term schemes for time-poor gardeners
Decorating ideas
Romantic Front Welcome – Plant a trio near your front door with lavender and creeping thyme underplanting for a soft, scented welcome – for homeowners who want charm without complex planting
Cottage Path Ribbon – Line both sides of a garden path with GARTENFREUND® and intersperse with pink lupins for height and nostalgia – for fans of classic cottage-garden style
Easy Patio Feature – Place a single shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplanted with trailing thyme for a neat, low-care focal point – for balcony and terrace users
Pollinator Patch – Combine with herbs such as rosemary and thyme in a sunny corner to create a colourful, bee-friendly pocket – for nature-conscious families
Modern Pink Bed – Mass-plant in a small front bed with evergreen dwarf honeysuckle for year-round structure and summer pink waves – for those wanting a simple but stylish front garden
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda and landscape shrub rose, registered as KORhopiko, marketed as GARTENFREUND® Kordes‘ Klima-Rosen® and Flamingo Kolorscape™, ARS exhibition category bush rose / floribunda.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling; breeding completed 2001, introduced and registered in Europe and USA in 2013.
Awards and recognitions
ADR-certified in 2013 for garden performance and health; multiple international gold medals including La Tacita (Italy), Hradec (Czech Republic) and Lyon (France) for overall ornamental value.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub 60–85 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; suitable for beds, edging, low hedges and mass planting schemes.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped, medium-sized blooms (approximately 1.5–2.75 in) with 13–25 petals, produced in clusters; repeats well with an especially abundant second flush, and exhibits good self-cleaning behaviour.
Colour and phenology
Vibrant, saturated deep pink with subtle fuchsia undertone; buds dark pink with crimson tinge, flowers fade slightly in strong sun yet retain colour well, flowering in repeated flushes across the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak fragrance, only lightly noticeable on close inspection, with a slightly fruity character; primarily selected for colour, health and garden performance rather than strength of scent.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, 6–9 mm, red, egg-shaped hips that can add discrete ornamental interest in autumn, though hips are not usually the main decorative focus of the plant.
Resistance and hardiness
Excellent general disease resistance with strong tolerance to powdery mildew, medium resistance to black spot and good rust resistance; hardy to approximately -32 to -29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5).
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, groundcover, parks, urban green spaces and containers; prefers well-drained soil, low maintenance with minimal pruning and feeding, and benefits from irrigation only in prolonged drought.
GARTENFREUND® offers compact, long-season pink flowering, self-cleaning blooms and strong health in an easy-care, own-root shrub that settles in for many years; a reassuring choice if You want a dependable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GARTENFREUND® – pink landscape shrub rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, open blooms with exposed stamens attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and accessible stamens make nectar and pollen easier to reach.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Moderately pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double, open flowers displaying visible stamens
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
