Vibrant, saturated deep pink with a subtle fuchsia undertone. - landscape shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - slightly fruity character
– Compact, bushy habit for tidy plantings.
– Vibrant deep-pink clusters with lasting colour.
– ADR-certified, healthy foliage and disease resistance.
– Hardy to around –30 °C, reliable in cold climates.
– Low-maintenance rose, ideal for busy gardeners.
– Special feature: Gold medal winner at La Tacita, Hradec and Lyon, uniting resilience with award-winning style.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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GARTENFREUND® – pink landscape shrub rose – Kordes
Step into a London front garden after rain and imagine a narrow path edged with colour and balance: GARTENFREUND® brings saturated deep-pink clusters that renew themselves for months, with semi-double blooms that quietly support pollinators. This compact floribunda forms a dense, glossy green shrub that stays neat without complex pruning, ideal for busy urban gardeners coping with heavy clay and long spells of wet, windy weather. As an own-root rose it builds strength year by year – roots in the first season, vigorous shoots in the second, and full ornamental impact by year three – giving dependable, long-lived structure in small spaces. Self-cleaning flowers and excellent health mean more time to enjoy its sustainable presence and less time on garden chores.
Glossy dark green foliage of Gartenfreund®.
Freshly opened vivid deep-pink bloom of Gartenfreund®.
Gartenfreund® showing its saturated deep-pink semi-double blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low-maintenance front garden bed
Compact, self-cleaning clusters keep the planting looking freshly deadheaded with very little input, making it ideal for small front gardens where you want colour but not constant chores; its easy habit suits beginners and time-poor homeowners.
Long-season flowering strip
Remontant flowering provides a near-continuous show from early summer well into autumn, with successive waves of vivid pink blooms that refresh the border and maintain interest across the school-holiday and after-work garden season for busy families.
Pollinator-friendly city planting
Semi-double, open flowers with clearly visible stamens offer accessible pollen and nectar, helping bees and hoverflies in paved streets and courtyard gardens while still reading as decorative rather than “wild” to style-conscious urban gardeners.
Durable family garden structure
Own-root growth forms a stable, resilient shrub that regenerates well from the base, so even after harsh winters or an accidental hard prune it regrows evenly, giving long-lived structure in lived-in gardens shared with children and pets and practical owners.
Coastal and exposed sites
Dense, glossy foliage and robust growth cope well with blustery, rain-lashed conditions, staying tidy and ornamental where finer roses can look battered, making it a reliable choice for gardens facing frequent strong winds and driving rain for coastal residents.
Rainwater-wise clay or chalk soils
Once established, its compact root system and good health make it a steady performer in typical UK conditions where downpours alternate with dry spells, fitting neatly into rainwater-conscious schemes and front gardens planned by sustainability-minded neighbours.
Containers and roof terraces
Its moderate height and tidy spread are well suited to large containers of at least 40–50 litres, where it forms a rounded, flowering dome that softens hard surfaces and gives reliable colour on balconies and roof terraces favoured by city-dwelling renters.
Edging and low informal hedges
Regular spacing creates a low, continuous line of deep pink along paths or driveways; the compact, bushy habit and repeat bloom deliver definition without harsh formality, an easy edging solution appreciated by informal-style garden enthusiasts.
Styling ideas
Terraced-Chic – Underplant GARTENFREUND® with creeping thyme to spill between paving, echoing the pink flowers while helping surface drainage – ideal for small London front gardens.
Pastel-Romantic – Combine its saturated pink clusters with pale lavender and soft nepeta for a hazy, bee-friendly ribbon – perfect for cottage-style family beds.
Urban-Graphic – Plant in a straight line with dark mulch and a backdrop of dwarf honeysuckle for strong structure and low upkeep – suited to modern, pared-back front gardens.
Balcony-Oasis – Place one shrub in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme and a compact grass to create a mini green refuge – great for busy city dwellers wanting easy colour.
Playful-Border – Mix with pink lupins and airy ornamental grasses to give layered height and long-season interest – appealing to families who want a “girly” yet robust border.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
GARTENFREUND® (KORhopiko), a floribunda landscape shrub from the Kordes’ Klima-Rosen® collection; also known as Flamingo Kolorscape™ in exhibition use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes from unnamed seedlings, developed by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany; bred in 2001 and introduced to the market in 2013.
Awards and recognition
Holder of ADR certification from 2013 and multiple gold medals from La Tacita, Hradec and Lyon rose trials, reflecting proven garden performance and ornamental value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 60–85 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a neat, low-maintenance structural element.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped, medium-sized blooms carried in clusters, with around 13–25 petals; flowers self-clean well and remont strongly, giving a second flush that is notably abundant.
Colour data and phenology
Vibrant deep pink with a subtle fuchsia undertone; colour holds well in sun, lightening only slightly, with pastel, silvery-edged tones as blooms age for added depth in the bed.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light scent with a barely noticeable, slightly fruity character; chosen more for colour, health and flowering performance than for strong perfume in everyday gardens.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, ovoid red hips around 6–9 mm across; not prolific but can add discrete autumn interest and a gentle wildlife resource if spent flowers are left in place.
Resistance and winter hardiness
High general disease resistance, notably to mildew and rust with medium black spot tolerance; reliably hardy to about –29 to –32 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 4b, Swedish zone 5).
Horticultural recommendations
Best in flower beds, edging or low hedges at 40–45 cm spacing; thrives in full sun or light shade with low maintenance, needing only basic feeding, pruning and drought-time watering.
GARTENFREUND® offers long-season pink clusters, easy self-cleaning flowers and durable own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, sustainable family gardens and small urban spaces.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GARTENFREUND® – pink landscape shrub rose - Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, open blooms with exposed stamens attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and accessible stamens make nectar and pollen easier to reach.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Moderately pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double, open flowers displaying visible stamens
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.
