Uniform, pure white shade that remains throughout the entire flowering cycle. - polyantha bedding rose - mild, understated scented rose - softly sweet scent
– Compact, bushy habit for structured plantings.
– Richly flowering in clustered pompon sprays.
– Pure, long-lasting snow-white blooms.
– Good self-cleaning, minimal deadheading needed.
– Reliable garden performer since 1901. Special feature: Awarded at multiple Polyantha Spray shows in the USA.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose – Lambert
If You would like a front garden that looks carefully planned but is still easy to manage, KATHARINA ZEIMET® is a compact white bedding rose that simply fits into everyday Irish garden life. Its bushy, low habit and naturally neat shape make it ideal for edging paths and small borders where You need reliable structure without constant clipping. Clusters of small, snow‑white, ball‑shaped blooms repeat generously through the season, creating a soft, cloud‑like effect that brightens even dull days. The semi‑double flowers are good at shedding their spent petals, so beds stay clean with minimal deadheading. As an own‑root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily and is bred to last, gradually forming a stable little shrub that rebounds well after harsher winters and routine pruning. It is especially well suited to coastal and wetter parts of Ireland where its roots appreciate soil that copes sensibly with rain‑soaked conditions and heavier ground. In the first year the plant concentrates on root growth, the second year on building shoots, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental effect, giving You long‑term value from one straightforward planting. With its modest size and naturally orderly flowering, it offers beginners and busy gardeners an uncomplicated way to enjoy classic white roses close to the house.
Katharina Zeimet® showing its solid snow-white blooms in full bloom.
Freshly opened bloom of Katharina Zeimet® in bright white.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging along paths or driveways
The compact 50–75 cm height and 65–95 cm spread form a low, bushy line that frames paths without overwhelming them, giving a tidy look with only light pruning – ideal if you want an easy, welcoming entrance as a beginner
Small rose groups in ornamental beds near the house
Planted in groups of 3–5 at around 55 cm, the repeated clusters of pure white pompon blooms provide a long flowering season and neat structure that blends easily with existing shrubs and perennials for time‑poor homeowners
Low flowering hedge in a family garden
At 50 cm spacing, plants knit into a short, airy hedge that marks boundaries or screens bins and oil tanks without creating shade, and its good self‑cleaning keeps maintenance moderate for busy families
Containers on patios, balconies or beside doors
Its modest size and bushy habit work very well in a 40–50 litre pot filled with quality compost, giving repeated white flowering close to seating and entrances where daily access for simple watering suits urban gardeners
Mixed cottage‑style borders with perennials
The soft, pure white flowers act as a calm backdrop for colourful companions like echinacea or lesser calamint, creating a relaxed cottage look that still stays visually ordered enough for enthusiastic but non‑expert hobbyists
Coastal or wetter‑area gardens with heavier soil
Once established on its own roots, the shrub copes well where careful soil preparation improves drainage in rain‑soaked, heavier ground, giving a long‑lived white feature plant for exposed‑site owners
Traditional park‑style or formal bedding schemes
Regular, rounded bushes and uniform white flowering make it ideal for repeating patterns or geometric beds, echoing classic park planting while remaining compact and manageable for smaller private plots
Partially shaded spots receiving only part‑day sun
Suitable for partial shade, it still flowers reliably with several hours of light, so You can brighten east‑ or west‑facing beds where larger roses struggle, a reassuring choice for cautious new planters
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Cloud – Plant small groups of KATHARINA ZEIMET® among coneflowers and lesser calamint to create soft white clouds between pinks and lilacs – ideal for relaxed cottage‑garden lovers
Front‑Door Welcome – Use a single rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot by the front step, underplanted with trailing thyme for scent and easy care – perfect for busy urban homeowners
White Pathway Edge – Line a gravel path with a low row of this rose, backed by lavender or rosemary, to give year‑round structure and summer bloom – great for low‑maintenance front gardens
Calm Corner Seating – Combine KATHARINA ZEIMET® with hydrangeas and ornamental grasses around a bench to create a soothing white‑and‑green rest area – suited to small family gardens
Formal Pocket Bed – Fill a square or circular bed entirely with this cultivar for a uniform white display, bordered by box or dwarf euonymus – appealing to fans of classic, orderly layouts
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose, polyantha group, bed rose type; ARS exhibition name: Katharina Zeimet; unregistered cultivar, sometimes listed without a separate registered name.
Origin and breeding
Raised by Peter Lambert, Germany, from cross ‘Étoile de Mai’ × ‘Marie Pavié’; bred and introduced around 1901 by Peter Lambert Nursery (Lambert & Söhne, Trier), later distributed widely as a reliable bedding rose.
Awards and recognitions
Successful on the show bench as a polyantha spray: multiple awards at Syracuse Rose Society Show (1999–2001), Gateway Rose Society Show (2000), and Greenville & Greer Rose Society Show (1999).
Growth and structure
Low, bushy shrub reaching about 50–75 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and only slight prickliness, forming rounded, compact mounds suitable for edging and bedding schemes.
Flower morphology
Small S‑sized blooms (about 0.5–1.5 inch), semi‑double with 13–25 petals, borne in large clusters; ball to pompon form; remontant habit with abundant second flush and good self‑cleaning of spent flowers.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, pure snow‑white flowers from bud to full bloom; bright, pearlescent white when fresh, remaining solidly white with only slight creamy tinting or browning at petal edges in strong sun; colour retention considered medium.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, softly sweet scent that adds a gentle perfume close‑up without overwhelming nearby seating areas; not primarily a fragrance variety but pleasant enough for everyday garden use and smaller outdoor spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms very small round hips, usually 0–4 mm diameter, which are not a significant ornamental feature and may pass largely unnoticed within the dense flowering and foliage.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; flowers reliably in heat if watered regularly during prolonged dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for beds, borders, containers and park plantings; spacing 55 cm for masses, 50 cm as a hedge, 90 cm as a specimen; suitable for partial shade; prefers well‑drained soil and benefits from balanced feeding and occasional plant protection.
KATHARINA ZEIMET® offers compact, neat growth, long‑lasting white flowering and dependable performance from durable own‑root plants, giving You a low‑effort rose that matures gracefully and is simple to enjoy in everyday garden life.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose - Lambert
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Polyantha Spray – Syracuse Rose Society Show (1999, 2000, 2001); Polyantha Spray – Gateway Rose Society Show (2000); Polyantha Spray – Greenville & Greer Rose Society Show (1999)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (telt), clustered flowers make it less attractive to pollinators, as the double form restricts access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double-flowered variety, pollinator friendliness at most partial, attracts pollinators poorly.
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
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