Pure white base colour with a pale powder-pink edge. - groundcover rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Spreading groundcover habit for easy coverage
– Very abundant first and second flowering
– Pure white blooms with delicate pink edging
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage effect
– Hardy to -32 °C, ADR award-winning Special feature: Small orange-red hips add autumn interest.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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Medeo® NektarGarten® – white groundcover rose – KORtraste
If You are looking for an easy, low-fuss rose that simply gets on with the job in Irish weather, Medeo® NektarGarten® is a reliable, own-root shrub and groundcover rose that settles in quickly and offers a calm, neat look without complicated pruning. Its spreading habit creates a dense, flower-studded carpet that is ideal for small front gardens, narrow borders and tricky corners where You want dependable cover rather than constant work. The pure white blooms with a soft blush-pink edge appear in generous flushes, first in a very abundant early display, then repeating well through summer, providing a long season of colour that feels quietly elegant rather than showy. Pollinators are drawn to the simple, open flowers, so even a modest planting brings life and movement to the garden while coping well with our wetter conditions and heavy soils when You ensure decent drainage against persistent moisture and clay. As an own-root rose, Medeo® forms its natural shape in Your garden, building strong roots in the first year, fuller shoots in the second, and by the third season reaching its long-lasting impact with minimal intervention.
Medeo® groundcover rose in full bloom, with snow-white flowers and a delicate pink edge.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden groundcover
The naturally spreading habit and modest height create a tidy, low carpet that softens edges along paths and driveways without blocking windows or views. Ideal if You want a smart, welcoming entrance that stays manageable for the busy homeowner
Small rose group in a family garden bed
Plant 3–5 together for a bright, unified patch of white and blush-pink that repeats well after the first very abundant flowering. This simple layout gives dependable colour without complex combinations, suiting the beginner gardener
Low-maintenance edging for mixed borders
Its dense foliage and ground-hugging structure help to cover bare soil at the front of mixed borders, reducing weeding and tying taller perennials together visually. Works well for those seeking a calmer border outline for the time-poor gardener
Pollinator-friendly cottage-style planting
The single, open flowers provide accessible pollen and nectar, adding wildlife value to romantic cottage-style schemes. Group with simple perennials for movement and life, a gentle solution that suits the nature-loving homeowner
Coastal or exposed Irish front gardens
Robust shrub character and tested hardiness make it a good option where winds and damp, heavy soils can challenge fussier roses, provided You give reasonable drainage against prolonged wet conditions. A sound choice for the practical coastal gardener
Informal slopes and banks
The spreading growth habit makes it useful on small slopes where You want greenery and flowers that knit together gradually, helping to reduce bare soil and visual patchiness, particularly appreciated by the low-effort planter
Large containers on patios or balconies
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost and regular watering, its compact height and spreading shape give a full, tumbling effect that softens pots and hard surfaces, fitting neatly into modest outdoor spaces for the urban balcony owner
Long-term, easy-care planting around the home
As an own-root shrub, it ages steadily, replacing older stems from the base and maintaining its outline with light annual trimming, so the bed stays balanced over many years with little renewal work, reassuring for the long-term planner
Decorating ideas
White cottage path – Line a narrow front path with Medeo® and interplant Gypsophila repens for a frothy white edge that flowers for months – ideal for lovers of calm, romantic entrances
Soft lawn island – Create a small island bed in the lawn with a group of Medeo® underplanted with dwarf hostas for foliage contrast – perfect for families wanting a simple focal point
Pastel pollinator strip – Combine Medeo® with Campanula carpatica and low herbs for a pastel ribbon buzzing with bees – suited to those who like wildlife but minimal upkeep
Container courtyard – Plant one or two Medeo® in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing ivy for a spilling effect in paved spaces – attractive for urban gardeners with limited soil
Neat front border – Use Medeo® in a continuous row along the front of a mixed shrub border to tie colours together and cover soil – good for homeowners wanting a clean, organised look
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover and shrub rose from the NektarGarten collection; registered as KORtraste, marketed as Medeo® NektarGarten®; ARS exhibition name Medeo, verified cultivar authenticity for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes, Germany, from ‘The Fairy’ × unknown parent; breeding completed 2001, introduced and registered 2003 by W. Kordes’ Söhne, later distributed for wider European garden use.
Awards and recognitions
Holds ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung) status from 2001, indicating strong garden performance; awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Australian National Rose Trials in 2007, confirming international reliability.
Growth and structure
Compact, spreading shrub with a low, groundcover habit around 40–60 cm high and 60–110 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns, forming a continuous, carpet-like effect when planted in groups.
Flower morphology
Single, flat, shallow cup-shaped blooms with 5–12 petals, borne in clusters; small flower size (approximately 0.5–1.5 inches), with a notably abundant first flush followed by generous repeat flowering through the season.
Colour and phenology
Pure white base with a pale, powder-pink edge; buds mid-pink, softening as they open. The delicate pink margin gradually fades while the centre remains white, giving good colour retention from bud to ageing flower.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; this scentless character is balanced by the visual effect of continuous white and blush flowering. The open centres are easily accessible, providing pollen and nectar for visiting bees and other pollinators.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, 6–9 mm, egg-shaped hips in orange-red (RHS 40A). Hips can add a fine-textured, discreet decorative effect in late season without overwhelming the plant’s overall neat appearance.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5). Shows moderate resistance to black spot and powdery mildew and good resistance to rust; benefits from basic preventative care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Well-suited to groundcover, flower beds, slopes and urban spaces; plant about 1.4–1.6 plants/m² for mass effect. Tolerates partial shade, prefers well-drained soil, and responds well to light annual pruning and occasional health checks.
Medeo® NektarGarten® offers low, spreading groundcover, generous repeating white blooms and pollinator-friendly flowers on an own-root plant that matures steadily over years; consider it if You prefer a dependable, easy-care rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MEDEO® – white groundcover 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.
