Warm yellow shade with a copper tinge and a faint peach undertone. - flowerbed grandiflora rose - moderately strong, well-scented rose - rosy character
– Warm copper-yellow blooms with rosy tones
– Abundant remontant flowering in generous clusters
– Moderately strong rosy fragrance
– Upright, medium-tall shrub for beds and borders
– Good heat and drought tolerance for sunny spots Gné speisialta: Dath seasmhach, beagán bánghorm fiú i ngrian láidir.
La Villa Cotta® MärchenRosen® – copper‑yellow bedding grandiflora rose
If You would like a rose that simply fits into Your garden and carries on blooming, La Villa Cotta® is an easy-care choice for Irish front gardens and cottage-style borders. Its warm copper-yellow, rosette flowers appear in generous clusters, repeating reliably through summer, so Your beds stay naturally colourful without complicated deadheading routines. The upright, medium-tall habit builds a tidy, bushy structure that looks balanced in small groups or as a single feature by a path or bay window. As an own-root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily and offers a long lifespan, able to regenerate from the base if branches are damaged or pruned harder. It copes well with typical Irish summers, even where heavy soil needs a bit of improved drainage, and rewards regular watering in dry spells with more flowers. The moderately strong rosy fragrance adds gentle romance around seating areas and entrances, while the rose’s robust, heat-tolerant nature keeps upkeep manageable for busy gardeners. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on shoots, and by the third year it shows its full ornamental value as a settled, characterful shrub.
La Villa Cotta® shows a very double, rosette-shaped bloom with more than 40 petals and a full centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
Its upright, medium-tall shrub form and moderately dense foliage create a clear, elegant outline that reads well from the street, giving smaller front gardens a structured, “finished” look without needing intricate pruning – ideal for the busy home gardener
Small groups in mixed borders
Cluster-flowered, large rosette blooms in warm copper-yellow shades repeat through the season, so a group of 3–5 plants anchors mixed borders with reliable colour that blends beautifully with perennials and grasses – perfect for the colour-loving beginner
Cottage-style bed near paths and seating
The moderately strong rosy fragrance and romantic flower shape suit traditional cottage borders by paths or benches, giving gentle scent and an old-world feel that You can enjoy on everyday walks around the garden – suited to the scent-seeking homeowner
Long-lived rose bed for family homes
As an own-root plant, La Villa Cotta® gradually builds a stable bush and can regenerate from the base after hard winters or pruning, supporting long-term planting plans where You want roses to mature with the house – reassuring for the long-term planner
Sunny border in heavier Irish soils
This variety handles warmth well and flowers reliably as long as prolonged dry spells are met with watering; when planted with some soil improvement, it suits borders where heavier ground needs only modest attention – helpful for the time-pressed gardener
Easy-care family front garden bed
With moderate disease resistance and medium maintenance needs, basic care and occasional protection keep it attractive, making it a good match for families who want a neat, flowering front garden without specialist rose knowledge – ideal for the casual gardener
Feature rose in large patio container
Its upright habit and repeating flowers work well in a 40–50 litre container, where regular watering and feeding are straightforward; it offers a smart focal point on patios, balconies or doorsteps that can be enjoyed up close – suited to the urban balcony owner
Decorative rose for coastal or exposed sites
Good heat tolerance and solid hardiness mean it stands up well where gardens feel the Atlantic influence and heavier soils may need improved drainage, giving a dependable display in less-sheltered spots – reassuring for the coastal homeowner
Decorating ideas
Warm Welcome Border – Plant La Villa Cotta® with lavender and dwarf rosemary along a front path for soft fragrance and tidy structure – ideal for homeowners who want a low-fuss, welcoming entrance.
Copper Cottage Mix – Combine small groups of La Villa Cotta® with catmint and white foxgloves in a cottage bed to highlight its copper-yellow blooms – perfect for fans of relaxed, romantic borders.
Elegant Patio Focal Point – Grow a single shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplanting with trailing thyme for scent and softness – suited to balcony and patio gardeners seeking an easy statement rose.
Sunset Colour Drift – Mass-plant 3–5 bushes with soft pink hydrangeas behind and silver foliage plants in front to create a sunset-toned sweep – great for gardeners planning a coordinated, long-season display.
Structured Family Front Bed – Use La Villa Cotta® as repeating accents among evergreen box or Japanese holly, keeping lines clean while flowers add warmth – ideal for families wanting a smart look with minimal upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Grandiflora, modern shrub rose; registered as KORbamflu, marketed as La Villa Cotta® MärchenRosen®. Exhibition shrub rose and cut flower, copper-yellow bedding grandiflora in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre range.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unnamed seedlings. Breeding year 2002, introduced and registered in 2013, first distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Europe.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub, 100–140 cm high and 75–105 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy green foliage. Moderately thorny shoots; forms a bushy outline suitable for beds, low hedging and mixed plantings in small gardens.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette flowers with 40+ petals, produced mainly in clusters. Remontant, with generous second and later flushes in suitable conditions. Flower size typically 2.75–3.95 inches across on well-grown plants.
Colour and phenology
Warm copper-yellow blooms with peach undertones. Buds deep yellow with rosy-orange tint; freshly opened flowers vivid copper-yellow with salmon-pink outer petals, ageing to golden tones with possible pinkish outer edges in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Moderately strong, pleasantly rosy scent, noticeable at close range around seating or paths. Fragrance quality is classic garden-rose in character, adding an extra sensory layer without being overpowering in smaller spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Rosehip set is limited due to very double flowers; only occasional, very small hips of around 0–5 mm diameter may form, with little ornamental or wildlife value compared with single or semi-double varieties.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Heat and drought tolerance good with watering in extended dry periods. Disease resistance moderate; occasional protection may be needed in high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny positions; spacing 65 cm in mass plantings, 55 cm for hedging, about 100 cm as a specimen. Plant 2.4–2.7 plants/m² depending on layout. Suitable for beds, borders, groups, feature plants and large containers of at least 40–50 litres.
La Villa Cotta® offers richly coloured repeat flowers, a tidy upright shape and long-term reliability as an own-root shrub, making it a sound, easy-care choice if You want a beautiful rose that quietly gets on with the job.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LA VILLA COTTA ® – copper‑yellow bedding grandiflora rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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.
