Deep, lilac-toned crimson-pink with a velvety lustre. - polyantha bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - pleasant, floral-spicy aroma
– Rich crimson‑pink clusters for bold bedding
– Medium, clearly perceptible floral‑spicy scent
– Compact, bushy habit for neat borders
– Reliable winter hardiness down to –23 °C
– Awarded Bronze medal at Gera (2007) Gné speisialta: Hips beaga dearga le luach ornáideach.
Thoughtfully curated range – Refined flower colours
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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KODÁLY ZOLTÁN – purple-pink bedding polyantha rose – Márk
Bring a touch of lyrical colour and reliable summer flowering to your garden with KODÁLY ZOLTÁN, a compact polyantha bedding rose bred by the renowned Hungarian rosarian Márk Gergely. Its clusters of small, velvety, crimson‑pink blooms with a lilac sheen open continuously through the season, forming a neat, bushy shape that suits Irish front gardens and cottage-style borders. Medium disease resistance is usually sufficient in our humid climate when combined with simple, occasional care, even where soil stays heavy after rain and needs careful drainage. As an own‑root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot it settles steadily: first building strong roots, then developing branching shoots, and by the third year reaching its full ornamental effect. Its medium maintenance needs are manageable for busy gardeners, while its long-term lifespan makes it a dependable choice wherever You want a small, richly flowering rose that simply fits in and performs.
Kodály Zoltán bedding polyantha rose in full bloom
Close-up of the fragrant blooms of Kodály Zoltán.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the path
Compact, bushy growth and small, double blooms give a smart, tidy look along paths or drives without overwhelming a narrow space, staying attractive from early summer well into autumn for beginners
Low flowering hedge along a boundary
Regular height and dense foliage allow You to plant a short, colourful hedge at 50 cm spacing, creating soft separation between drive, lawn and neighbours while avoiding the upkeep of taller shrubs for busy homeowners
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials
Continuous clusters of lilac‑crimson flowers weave nicely between cranesbills, Knautia and bearded irises, giving a romantic cottage feel that works in typical Irish clay soils if You provide basic drainage and simple care for cottage-garden lovers
Small group planting in an urban front garden
Planted in groups of three to five at 55–60 cm spacing, the rose forms a unified, colourful mound that looks thoughtfully designed with minimal effort, ideal when You want impact from the street without complex planting plans for urban gardeners
Decorative feature in a large container
Its moderate size and repeat flowering make it suitable for a 40–50 litre container on a sunny patio or balcony, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage and the plant repays You with long-lasting colour for balcony-owners
Rose bed combined with lavender or rosemary edging
The rich purple‑pink clusters stand out against silver-green herbs, creating a classic, fragrant pairing; the medium maintenance fits well into simple, once‑a‑week gardening routines for scent-lovers
Public-facing planting strip or verge in housing estates
Designed for bedding and park use, this variety copes well with straightforward, occasional maintenance while its colour and tidy habit keep shared spaces welcoming and well-presented for residents
Small ornamental bed in coastal or exposed sites
The sturdy, low bush form is well suited to breezier, Atlantic-influenced spots where shelter is limited, provided the soil is prepared to cope better with persistent wet weather and heavier conditions for coastal-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Trio – Combine three KODÁLY ZOLTÁN with cranesbills and bearded iris for a romantic, layered cottage border – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish country gardens
Front-Step Welcome – Plant a single rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot beside your front door, underplanted with trailing ivy – perfect for busy homeowners wanting an easy, refined entrance
Crimson Ribbon – Create a low, flowering hedge along a path, repeating plants at 50 cm to form a neat ribbon of colour – good for families who like clear, tidy garden structure
Urban Colour Patch – Group four or five plants in a small bed with gravel mulch for simple care and season-long blooms – suited to urban gardeners with limited time
Herbal Harmony – Edge a KODÁLY ZOLTÁN rose bed with lavender or rosemary to contrast silver foliage with velvety purple‑pink flowers – attractive for scent-focused gardeners seeking a calm, ordered look
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN – purple-pink bedding polyantha rose, shrub/polyantha bed rose within the Bedding rose collection; trade name used by PharmaRosa®, own-root, container-grown for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary, breeding year 2006; parentage unknown, introduced and first distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with exact registration and introduction dates not documented.
Awards and recognitions
Bronze medal at the Gera rose competition in Germany in 2007, acknowledging its ornamental bedding value and stable garden performance in professional trial conditions.
Growth and structure
Bushy, low shrub with dense, glossy mid-green foliage; typical height 55–75 cm and spread 65–95 cm, moderately thorny shoots forming a compact, rounded plant suitable for beds and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Small, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals borne in large clusters; remontant, with abundant second and subsequent flushes, classified as S size flowers measuring about 0.5–1.5 inches across.
Colour and phenology
Deep lilac-toned crimson-pink with velvety lustre; colour holds well, fading only moderately to rose-purple with mauve edges, giving long-lasting display from bud through full bloom to petal drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength scent clearly noticeable at close range, with a pleasant floral-spicy character; primarily grown for flower colour and bedding effect rather than as a strongly perfumed variety.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces few hips; small, spherical red fruits around 7–10 mm in diameter may appear, providing modest ornamental interest but not a dominant feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA zone 6a, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, generally satisfactory with routine garden care and sensible siting.
Horticultural recommendations
Designed for beds, hedges, parks and urban green spaces; space at 55 cm for mass planting or 90 cm as specimen, prefer well-drained soil, regular watering and light feeding to support continuous flowering.
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN offers compact, colourful bedding displays, repeat flowering and manageable care, and as an own-root rose it builds long-term strength and form, making it a reassuring choice if You would like a dependable garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN – purple-pink bedding polyantha rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Uniformly dark crimson‑pink, with a paler purplish hue visible on the inner petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Slightly faded rose‑purple, with a subtle mauve tint at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The deep crimson-pink shade only moderately fades as the bloom opens; prior to the bloom fading it appears rosy-crimson with slightly mauve edges.
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.
