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– Elegant high‑centred blooms for cutting
– Refined snow‑white colour with pearlescent sheen
– Strong, long‑lasting fragrance for enjoyment
– Compact, upright habit for borders or pots
– Reliable winter hardiness to USDA zone 6b Special feature: Premium gold cultivar rating for quality.
Expert background – Long-lasting plant
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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LETIZIA® – white hybrid tea rose – BARtizia
If You dream of a front garden that looks perfectly neat without demanding constant work, LETIZIA® is a compact, upright hybrid tea that fits beautifully into Irish family plots, even where heavy clay soil needs thoughtful drainage. Its high‑centred buds open into elegant, creamy‑white flowers that soon become pure snow white, giving You the classic cut‑rose look straight from Your own border. The strong, long‑lasting fragrance adds a touch of luxury by the door or along a path, while the medium‑sized, bushy habit keeps the plant easy to manage in smaller beds. As an own‑root rose, LETIZIA® is bred for long‑term lifespan and steady performance, maturing into a stable, well‑shaped bush that regrows reliably after pruning. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on building shoots, and by the third You can expect its full ornamental value in flowers and structure.
Letizia® in freshly opened bloom, with white petals and a soft buttery-yellow centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
The high‑centred, exhibition‑style white blooms create a clear, elegant focal point beside your front door or gate, giving a “well‑kept” feel with just one rose planted as a specimen, ideal for a beginner who wants a reliably tidy effect for their home.
Small border or mixed bed in a family garden
Its compact, bushy habit and moderate height let it fit easily into small borders with perennials such as lady’s mantle or woodland sage, offering a structured backdrop that stays manageable for those who want good shape without complex pruning for their garden.
Low-maintenance white rose group (3–5 plants)
Planting a small group at the recommended spacing gives a coherent drift of snow‑white flowers, where own‑root bushes gradually align in height and form, suiting gardeners who prefer to plant once and then keep tasks simple for their weekends.
Cutting corner for home bouquets
The long‑stemmed, high‑centred buds and large flowers are ideal for cutting, allowing you to harvest fragrant white roses for indoor vases through the season, which appeals to anyone who likes fresh, home‑grown flowers without running a full cutting garden for their kitchen.
Sunny terrace in a large container
Grown in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright, compact habit and neat foliage give a formal, potted‑rose look on terraces or paved front spaces, suiting urban residents who garden mainly in pots but still want a long‑lived shrub for their balcony.
Path edge or driveway planting
The moderate spread and upright growth work well along a path or drive, where the strong, lasting fragrance can be enjoyed as you pass, without the plant overhanging too far, fitting those who want daily enjoyment from roses yet limited trimming for their routine.
Coastal or exposed suburban setting
Its sturdy bush structure, dense foliage and own‑root resilience help the plant cope with breezier, Atlantic‑influenced sites where wind and rain are regular, giving reassurance to householders near the coast who still want classic roses for their plot.
Long-term feature in a traditional cottage bed
The emphasis on strong own‑root growth and a long lifespan means the shrub can settle into a mixed cottage border with grasses and perennials, slowly becoming a permanent feature that suits gardeners who value plants that stay for years in their care.
Decorating ideas
White Cottage Border – Combine LETIZIA® with lady’s mantle and woodland sage for a soft, traditional white‑and‑green cottage look – perfect for homeowners who like a romantic feel without complex planting plans.
Formal Entrance Pair – Plant two own‑root shrubs in matching 40–50 litre pots to flank a doorway or gate, giving a symmetrical, elegant welcome – ideal for busy families who still want a smart first impression.
Fragrant Path Line – Repeat plant along a path with feather reed grass for movement and scent as you walk by – suited to those who enjoy everyday fragrance but have only a narrow strip to plant.
Calm Evening Corner – Set LETIZIA® among low grasses and pale perennials near a seating area, where the white blooms glow at dusk – good for people who relax outside after work and prefer low‑maintenance structure.
Simple Cut-Flower Patch – Dedicate a small sunny bed to a group of LETIZIA® bushes for easy harvesting of long‑stemmed white roses – attractive to beginners who want bouquet‑worthy flowers from a straightforward planting.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as BARtizia, marketed as LETIZIA® – white hybrid tea rose – BARtizia; ARS exhibition name Letizia; female given name as cultivar meaning.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, breeding year 1998; parentage unknown; introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne with registration completed in 1998 for garden and exhibition use.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright, bushy shrub reaching about 70–95 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread; dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems, suitable for borders and as a solitary specimen.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double hybrid tea blooms with 13–25 petals, high‑centred, pointed buds of classic cut‑rose form; large flowers, typically 7–10 cm across, borne mostly singly on stems, providing a refined, exhibition‑style appearance.
Colour and phenology
Flowers open creamy white with a hint of ivory and buttery yellow at the centre, then develop into pure snow‑white with a pearlescent sheen; colour holds very well, with only slight greenish tones at the edges as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Strongly scented hybrid tea with long‑lasting perfume; detailed aroma notes are not documented, but the cultivar is described as having a powerful, persistent fragrance noticeable both in the garden and in cut flowers.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is limited; heavily double flowers reduce seed development, though occasional small, ellipsoidal orange‑red hips of about 10–14 mm diameter may form, adding only minor seasonal interest in late season.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance rated medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, generally adequate in gardens with reasonable air movement and basic care.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders and specimen planting; space 55 cm for masses, 45 cm for hedging, 90 cm as solitary; 3.3–3.8 plants/m²; medium maintenance, with occasional plant protection and regular feeding for best flowering.
LETIZIA® – white hybrid tea rose – BARtizia offers elegant cut‑style blooms, strong fragrance and a compact habit on a long‑lived own‑root shrub, making it a reassuring choice if You want a reliable, easy rose to plant now and enjoy for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LETIZIA® – white hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double blooms, with the stamens obscured and therefore less accessible, make it only weakly attractive to pollinators.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip set is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally an ellipsoid, orange‑red hip 10–14 mm in diameter is produced.
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.
