ROSENSTADT FREISING ® – white-pink bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If You are looking for a rose that combines relaxed planting with cheerful, eye‑catching colour, ROSENSTADT FREISING ® is designed to make garden life pleasantly easy. This floribunda produces generous clusters of semi‑double blooms in a unique white and carmine‑red pattern, giving a fresh, bright look to front gardens, low hedges and mixed borders. The bush is upright yet compact, with dense, glossy foliage that stays attractively green thanks to very good disease resistance in our humid, fungus‑prone Irish climate. Flowers fall cleanly, so beds keep their tidy appearance with little deadheading, and the plant repeats well, building up to a long season of colour. As an own‑root shrub it matures gradually, offering reassuring longevity, reliable regrowth after harder winters and a stable shape that fits family gardens. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on strong shoots, and by the third season it delivers its full ornamental impact with minimal fuss.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal shrub near the entrance |
Its striking white-and-red cluster flowers stand out from the kerb and by the front door, giving a welcoming, well-kept impression even in small spaces and suiting homeowners who want an elegant look with limited time for upkeep, especially beginners |
| Low, easy-care flowering hedge along paths or drives |
The upright habit, 100–140 cm height and dense foliage make it ideal for a low hedge that defines boundaries without feeling heavy, while good disease resistance reduces spraying and pruning tasks for busy |
| Colourful bedding groups in family gardens |
Planted in groups of 3–5, its repeat-flowering clusters quickly create a full, colourful bed; self-cleaning blooms and minimal maintenance help keep holiday-time gardens presentable for families |
| Mixed cottage-style border with perennials |
The semi-double flowers and pollinator-friendly stamens sit beautifully among traditional perennials, supporting bees and giving a relaxed, romantic look that suits gardeners who like wildlife-friendly, soft planting yet still prefer something straightforward to manage for hobbyists |
| Small urban gardens and courtyard beds |
Its compact spread of 65–95 cm and good tolerance of partial shade make it easy to place in tighter plots where fences and neighbouring houses cast shade, ideal for town gardeners who need reliable flowering without complex planting plans for urbanites |
| Large patio container or cottage-style tub |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, it provides long-season colour on patios or balconies; the tidy habit and self-cleaning flowers minimise sweeping and deadheading, suiting those who mainly garden in containers for balcony-owners |
| Low-maintenance rose feature in public or shared spaces |
Its proven trial medals and ADR award reflect strong garden performance, with heat and disease tolerance that keep maintenance visits down, making it a sensible, attractive choice for shared residential greens and community spaces managed by committees |
| Family play garden with simple planting structure |
The sturdy, upright framework and own-root resilience build a long-lived shrub that recovers well if knocked or pruned harder, offering a stable backdrop that copes with children and pets while staying decorative for parents |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Border Splash – Combine ROSENSTADT FREISING ® with tall phlox and Lychnis for a relaxed, country feel that still looks organised – ideal for cottage-garden lovers who enjoy traditional colour mixes without intensive care.
- Neat Front-Path Hedge – Plant a low hedge along your path, underplanting with lavender for scent and structure, to create a tidy, welcoming entrance that suits homeowners who want order with minimal trimming.
- Urban Courtyard Accent – Use one or three plants in a compact bed with ornamental grasses to soften walls and paving, a good option for city gardeners seeking movement and colour in limited space.
- Family-Friendly Play Frame – Frame a lawn or play area with this robust rose, interplanting with catmint or hardy geraniums, perfect for families who want cheerful flowers that tolerate everyday garden life.
- Patio Feature Tub – Grow a single shrub in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme around the rim to bring colour close to seating areas, suited to balcony and patio users who prefer portable, easy-care displays.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, shrub rose exhibition class. Registered as KORcoptru, marketed as Rosenstadt Freising ® and Heckenzauber®. American Rose Society exhibition name: Rosenstadt Freising. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Cross of ‘Coppelia ’76’ × Flower Carpet®. Bred 1993, introduced and registered in 2003, distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognitions |
ADR award (1996). Silver medals at Rome, Monza and Kortrijk rose trials (2002). Gold medal at Geneva International Rose Competition (2003). Certificate of Merit at Hradec Králové (2007). |
| Growth and structure |
Upright shrub 100–140 cm high, 65–95 cm spread. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage gives good ground cover and a well-filled bush. Moderately thorny stems; suitable for low hedging, bedding and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium-sized at 1.5–2.75 inches. Produced in clusters for a strong bedding effect. Remontant, with a generous second flush ensuring prolonged display through the season. |
| Colour and phenology |
White base with carmine-red petal edges and fine pink speckles; buds white-based with intense red tips. Colour lightens in strong sun and pink edging fades. Repeats from early summer to autumn with regular clusters. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; selected primarily for visual impact and garden performance rather than scent. Semi-double blooms with exposed stamens offer accessible nectar and pollen, attracting bees moderately well. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Moderate production of small, globular hips, 8–12 mm diameter. Vivid orange-red colour adds seasonal interest in late summer and autumn if spent blooms are not removed, providing additional wildlife and visual value. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Very good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust resistance. Hardy to about –21 to –18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Tolerates heat well; needs watering during prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low maintenance, suitable for beds, edging, hedging and urban landscapes. Prefers well-drained soil; space at 50–90 cm depending on use. Suitable for partial shade. Best in the ground or 40–50 litre containers with regular feeding. |
ROSENSTADT FREISING ® offers showy, self-cleaning colour, strong disease resistance and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a reassuring, easy-care choice if You want a rose that simply settles in and performs.
