Cream-white base with a pale yellow inner zone and a subtle pink rim. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - pleasant character
– Large, elegant Hybrid Tea blooms.
– Refined cream‑pink flowers with pastel edges.
– Long‑lasting colour, only mildly fading.
– Mild, pleasant fragrance for close enjoyment.
– Good winter hardiness to around −25 °C.
– Special feature: Award‑winning show rose, ideal for cutting and exhibition.
Thoughtfully curated range – Lively, vibrant garden
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,90 £
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ATHENA® – cream-pink hybrid tea rose – Kordes
With its refined, high‑centred blooms and calm cream‑pink tones, ATHENA® brings a sense of balance to compact urban gardens and traditional borders alike. This own‑root hybrid tea is bred for dependable flowering and a long garden life, settling steadily into family plots where conditions can be changeable and summers are often cool and damp, with soils that may stay wet after heavy rain and need thoughtful drainage management. In its first years it focuses on roots, then builds sturdy shoots, reaching full ornamental presence by the third season. The medium, upright framework is ideal for narrow front gardens, offering elegant cutting stems and an ordered, easy‑to‑care structure. Its subtle fragrance and dense, glossy foliage support a composed, sustainable mood in modern planting schemes.
Freshly opened Athena® bloom with creamy-white petals and a soft pink edge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden statement rose
ATHENA® forms an upright, medium‑sized bush that fits neatly into London‑style terraced front gardens, giving a structured focal point without overwhelming the space, well suited to busy urban garden owners
Cutting bed for home bouquets
The classic hybrid tea form and long, straight stems are ideal for cutting, providing elegant, cream‑pink blooms for vases through the season with only occasional deadheading for home flower arrangers
Long‑term feature in mixed border
As an own‑root rose it is bred to live and perform for many years, with stable shape and colour, gradually building presence rather than needing frequent replacement, appealing to gardeners planning for longevity
Rain‑aware, clay‑based plantings
The upright habit and moderate spread work well where careful soil preparation and mulching are used to keep roots aerated in heavier ground that can hold moisture after downpours, reassuring for clay soil and rainfall‑conscious gardeners
Low‑input decorative rose bed
Medium disease resistance, including good black spot resistance, means fewer interventions in typical UK humidity; with basic monitoring and hygiene it remains ornamental for beginners wanting straightforward care
Orderly family garden centrepiece
The tidy, upright structure and dense foliage create a clear visual anchor in family spaces, giving a composed look that is easy to maintain around lawns, paths and play areas for time‑pressed householders
Container rose on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre peat‑free container with good drainage, ATHENA® can be grown as a contained specimen, its regular shape and remontant flowering suiting small terraces and balconies used by space‑limited city dwellers
Regenerative own‑root planting scheme
Growing on its own roots allows the plant to recover more reliably from winter damage or pruning errors, regaining shape and bloom quality over time, which is reassuring for novice and cautious gardeners
Styling ideas
Elegant frontage – Position ATHENA® by a front gate with Nepeta x faassenii at its feet for soft blue edging and a composed entrance – ideal for terraced‑house owners
Soft contrast – Combine its cream‑pink blooms with Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' to create a gentle, textural summer border – suitable for family gardeners
Formal accent – Plant as a repeating line along a path, underplanted with low evergreen herbs to emphasise its upright habit – for admirers of classic layouts
Patio focus – Grow ATHENA® in a 50 litre container with trailing thyme to highlight its flower form and fragrance – perfect for balcony and courtyard users
Calm pastels – Pair with soft grasses and pale perennials to echo its delicate colour blend and build a tranquil seating area – appealing to relaxation‑focused gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the Eleganza® collection; registered as RühKOR, traded as Athena® Eleganza® RühKOR, with Athena accepted as the American Rose Society exhibition name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany from an unknown seedling crossed with ‘Helmut Schmidt’; bred 2002, registered 2004, introduced 2014, continuing the firm’s modern garden range.
Awards and recognition
First Prize at Baden bei Wien, Austria, in 2014, demonstrating exhibition‑quality blooms and consistent performance under Central European trial conditions relevant to many temperate gardens.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, medium shrub 85–115 cm high and 50–70 cm wide with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles; not strongly self‑cleaning, so benefits from regular deadheading.
Flower morphology
Very double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms with over 40 petals on large flowers, typically borne singly on stems; remontant habit with a generous second flush extending ornamental impact.
Colour data and phenology
Cream‑white base with pale yellow inner tones and a fine pink rim; colour holds well with only mild fading, shifting to softer pastels in sun while maintaining an overall cream‑pink impression.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, pleasant rose scent noticeable at close range without being overpowering, complementing the refined flower form and making it suitable near seating areas or paths frequently passed.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally low due to the very double flowers, though occasional small ovoid orange‑red hips 10–14 mm in diameter may develop and offer modest late‑season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 and hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C, suitable for USDA zone 5b; good resistance to black spot and rust, with medium susceptibility to powdery mildew in humid conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well‑drained soil; plant around 55 cm apart in beds or 85 cm as specimens, maintaining moderate care with occasional pest and disease checks and routine deadheading.
ATHENA® offers elegant cuttable blooms, a tidy upright habit and a long‑lived own‑root framework that settles in for years of dependable garden presence; consider it where you want composed beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ATHENA® – cream-pink hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double flower form makes it poorly attractive to pollinators because the densely packed petals restrict access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to double flowers; occasionally an ovoid, orange‑red rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
