Radiant, uniform shade of white. - park rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - sweet-scented
– Abundant clusters of pure snowy white blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering from summer to autumn
– Bushy, upright habit for beds and hedges
– Mild, sweet fragrance for a gentle ambience
– Proven garden classic with top international awards Special feature: World Favourite Rose and WFRS Hall of Fame icon for timeless white displays.
Tranquil garden experience – Season‑spanning
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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SCHNEEWITTCHEN® – white park rose - Kordes
Schneewittchen brings classic white roses into everyday Irish gardens in a reliably easy, low‑effort way. This famous floribunda shrub covers itself in clusters of snowy blooms from early summer well into autumn, keeping front gardens and beds looking fresh without complicated pruning or specialist care. The bushy, upright habit and dense, glossy mid‑green foliage create a neat, park‑rose look that suits small groups of 1–5 plants just as well as a single specimen near your door. Good self‑cleaning means most spent flowers simply fall away, so You spend less time dead‑heading and more time enjoying a tranquil, season‑spanning display. As an own‑root plant, it settles in gradually, building a strong framework for many years of stable colour and shape. In typical Irish conditions it copes well when drainage is improved on heavier soils and You manage the wet, changeable weather with sensible watering and feeding. Year by year – first deeper roots, then stronger shoots, then full show – it grows into the garden picture You had in mind.
SCHNEEWITTCHEN® showing its pure white, double flowers at full bloom.
Closed bud of SCHNEEWITTCHEN®, pale greenish-white with a creamy tip.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, bushy structure and immaculate white clusters create an immediate “welcome home” effect beside paths, gates or driveways, giving You a refined look without complex pruning, ideal for time‑pressed beginners.
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
Planted in a tight group, the dense foliage and repeat flowering merge into a generous white mass that hides bare soil and keeps borders looking finished, suiting family gardens where You want impact from just a few plants.
Low‑maintenance mixed bed
Good self‑cleaning and moderate disease resistance mean less dead‑heading and spraying, so Schneewittchen® fits beds with perennials and grasses where You prefer simple seasonal tidy‑ups, perfect for busy urban gardeners.
Part‑shaded cottage‑style border
Its tolerance of partial shade lets You extend rose planting into east‑ or north‑facing spots, pairing well with old‑fashioned perennials to evoke rural cottage gardens for those seeking romance in less‑than‑perfect light.
White‑themed or formal schemes
The pure, uniform white flowers and glossy mid‑green foliage hold their colour well, giving structure to monochrome or formal layouts, especially where You want a calm, ordered effect that still feels soft and inviting.
Informal flowering hedge
At 100–150 cm high with good spread, spaced around 90–100 cm apart, it forms a low, airy hedge that flowers repeatedly, ideal along front boundaries for families wanting privacy, charm, and modest upkeep requirements.
Large patio container (40–50 litres minimum)
In a sufficiently deep 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright habit and long flowering season give a long‑lived accent for terraces and balconies, especially where managing heavy Irish rain and wind is part of everyday life.
Long‑term garden investment
As an own‑root shrub, it builds strength each year, regenerating well from the base and maintaining its flowering shape over time, suiting homeowners who want a durable, trustworthy shrub rose rather than short‑lived colour.
Decorating ideas
Front‑door Welcome – Plant one SCHNEEWITTCHEN® by the entrance with lavender or rosemary at its feet for a calm, scented arrival – ideal for homeowners who want instant kerb appeal without fussy maintenance.
Cottage‑White Border – Combine with Monarda ‘Balmy Purple’ and Stipa ‘Pony Tails’ for a soft, rural cottage look – great for those dreaming of a relaxed country style in a normal‑sized garden.
Elegant White Bed – Fill a small bed with 3–5 plants and underplant with low catmint for a billowing white and blue effect – perfect for busy families who want a tidy, coordinated display.
Patio Feature Pot – Grow one shrub in a 40–50 litre tub with trailing thyme and violas around the edge – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners aiming for long‑season flowers in limited space.
Soft Boundary Hedge – Line a front fence with repeating plants and weave in spring bulbs for extra layers of interest – ideal if You want a friendly, flowering separation from the street rather than a hard barrier.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Schneewittchen® park rose, shrub group floribunda type; registered as KORbin, also known as Iceberg in exhibition use, classified within the Park – shrub rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Robin Hood’ × ‘Virgo’; introduced in 1958 and now widely grown as a classic white shrub for garden and landscape use.
Awards and recognitions
Holder of major international honours: Baden‑Baden Gold Medal, RNRS Gold Medal, ADR (1960, later withdrawn), RHS Award of Garden Merit, plus World Favourite Rose and WFRS Hall of Fame status.
Growth and structure
Medium shrub rose, 100–150 cm high with 80–120 cm spread; bushy, upright habit, dense glossy mid‑green foliage, sparsely thorned stems, suitable for beds, hedging, groups and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Double, cup‑shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, large (around 7–10 cm), produced in clusters; remontant with abundant repeat flushes following the main early summer flowering, good self‑cleaning of spent blooms.
Colour and phenology
Radiant, uniform white; buds creamy‑white to greenish‑white, sometimes a pale pink tint in cool weather, opening to pure white with slight pearlescent sheen; colour holds fairly well, slight browning in strong heat.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, sweet rose fragrance, noticeable at close range but not overpowering; suitable near seating or paths for a gentle scent that will not dominate small gardens or mixed plantings.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip production usually low due to double flowers; occasional small spherical hips, about 7–10 mm across, orange‑red (RHS N34A), adding light late‑season interest when present.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −29 to −26 °C (USDA 5a, RHS H7); medium disease resistance overall, generally resistant to black spot, moderate for mildew and rust; appreciates regular watering in prolonged heat or drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant in well‑drained soil, improving heavy clay where needed; spacing 90–170 cm depending on hedge, bed or specimen use; suitable for partial shade; occasional plant protection and pruning maintain best display.
Schneewittchen® offers long‑season white flowering, neat shrub structure and low‑effort care as an own‑root rose that matures into a durable, reliable feature for everyday Irish gardens, worth considering if You want beauty without complication.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SCHNEEWITTCHEN® – white park rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Baden-Baden – Gold Medal (1958); RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993, confirmed 2012); RNRS – Gold Medal (1958); World Federation of Rose Societies – "World Favourite Rose" (1983), Hall of Fame
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally formed, 7–10 mm in diameter, globular, orange-red (RHS N34A) hips.
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.
