GARTENPRINZESSIN MARIE-JOSÉ ® – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
If You would like a rose that feels naturally at home in Irish gardens, GARTENPRINZESSIN MARIE-JOSÉ offers generous clusters of raspberry‑pink, very double blooms on a compact, upright bush that fits beautifully into smaller beds and front gardens even where soil stays heavy after rain and needs careful drainage. Its repeatedly flowering habit gives You colour from early summer well into autumn, with each rounded, pompon‑style flower adding soft, romantic charm. Bred by Kordes and supplied as an own‑root plant in a 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily and can regenerate from its own base, supporting a long garden life with less replacement and worry. Strong disease resistance means fewer treatments and more time to enjoy the richly fragrant display, while the dense, glossy foliage keeps the plant looking tidy between flushes. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on strong shoots, and by the third it reveals its full ornamental value in your family garden.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden bed along a path or driveway |
The bushy, compact habit and medium height keep this rose neat and in proportion near entrances and driveways, giving clear structure without blocking views. Dense branching fills gaps quickly for a clean, finished look that suits busy homeowners and beginners |
| Small group planting of 3–5 roses in a family garden |
Planted in a small group at recommended spacing, the rounded shrubs knit together into a low, flowering mass, ideal for easy-care family borders. Repeating flushes mean there is nearly always colour at eye level without complex pruning for new gardeners and beginners |
| Mixed border with perennials and cottage-style planting |
The rich raspberry-pink clusters blend well with cottage-garden favourites such as echinacea, crocosmia or hardy geraniums, giving a romantic, layered border. Its upright form threads between perennials without taking over, ideal for relaxed, informal schemes and beginners |
| Patio or balcony container (minimum 40–50 litre) |
In a sufficiently large container with good compost, its moderate size and upright habit provide a vertical accent of scented colour close to seating areas. Regular but simple watering keeps it happy, making it suitable for time-pressed urban gardeners and beginners |
| Low-maintenance bed in humid or rainy regions |
Selected for high disease resistance, this rose keeps healthy foliage and reliable flowering even in a wet, Atlantic-influenced climate where summers are humid and fungal problems are common, reducing spraying and fuss for cautious hobby gardeners and beginners |
| Long-term feature rose near a terrace or seating area |
As an own-root shrub, it builds its framework gradually in its final spot and can regrow from its base if damaged, supporting a stable, long-lived planting. This makes it a trustworthy centrepiece near patios for anyone planning a lasting garden and beginners |
| Scented corner or pathway for evening enjoyment |
The very strong, clearly noticeable fragrance carries well around paths and seating, especially on still evenings. You can enjoy the scent without having to cut many flowers, as the bush keeps producing new blooms through the season, rewarding fragrance-lovers and beginners |
| Ornamental bed with subtle autumn interest |
If You leave some spent blooms, small spherical orange-red hips can form and add a gentle touch of late-season colour above the glossy foliage, giving quiet autumn interest without extra work for relaxed family gardeners and beginners |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Cluster – Plant three bushes in a triangle and underplant with lavender or hardy geraniums for a low, romantic front-garden group – ideal for homeowners who want easy country-garden charm.
- Patio Princess – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot beside your seating area, adding trailing lobelia or ivy around the rim – perfect for balcony or patio gardeners who value strong fragrance.
- Raspberry Ribbon – Line a short path with a staggered row and mix in small ornamental grasses to create a soft, raspberry-pink “ribbon” of flowers – good for families wanting tidy but gentle structure.
- Evening Perfume – Combine with white hydrangeas and pale foxgloves near a terrace so the strong scent and soft colours stand out at dusk – suited to those who enjoy evening relaxation outdoors.
- Four-Season Focus – Place one as a focal point in a mixed bed with echinacea, crocosmia and spring bulbs, then allow some hips to develop for autumn – great for gardeners seeking interest across the year.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose, shrub rose; registered as KORgehaque. Trade name Gartenprinzessin Marie-José ® Parfuma® KORgehaque; ARS exhibition name Gartenprinzessin Marie-José®; female given-name cultivar. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany from ‘Geoff Hamilton’ × (unnamed seedling × ‘KORtocrea’). Breeding year 2005, introduced and registered in 2016 by W. Kordes’ Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG. |
| Awards and recognitions |
ADR-certified in Germany in 2018, confirming strong garden performance and disease resistance. Winner of fragrance awards (Duftpreis) at Kortrijk/Courtrai rose competitions in Belgium in 2017 and 2018. |
| Growth and structure |
Compact, upright shrub 70–90 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, with dense branching and mid-green, glossy foliage. Moderately thorny stems; suitable for beds, edging and containers with a tidy, bushy outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, very double, ball to pompon-style blooms with over 40 petals. Flowers are produced in clusters and repeat well through the season with abundant second flush; some spent blooms may persist on the plant. |
| Colour and phenology |
Vibrant raspberry-pink blooms; buds deep raspberry-red, opening with darker edges and paler centres. Colour fades only slightly to powder pink at the outer petals before dropping, maintaining an overall rich pink effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, clearly noticeable scent classed in the Parfuma® collection. Fragrance remains present throughout the day and is easily enjoyed at close range on patios, paths or near seating areas. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasionally sets small spherical orange-red hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter, if spent blooms are not removed, giving discreet ornamental value in late season without affecting general flowering. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
High resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3) with moderate heat and drought tolerance when adequately watered in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, edging, containers and cutting. Tolerates partial shade; space 35–75 cm depending on use. For mass planting 4.9–5.7 plants/m². Maintain regular watering, good drainage and light pruning to shape. |
GARTENPRINZESSIN MARIE-JOSÉ ® gives richly scented raspberry-pink clusters on a compact, healthy shrub that thrives long term as an own-root rose, making it an easy, low-risk choice for your garden if You decide to plant it.
