Deep, lilac-toned crimson-pink with a velvety lustre. - polyantha bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - pleasant, floral-spicy aroma
– Velvety purple‑pink clusters with refined colour.
– Compact, bushy habit for neat bedding displays.
– Medium, clearly perceptible floral‑spicy fragrance.
– Reliable repeat‑flowering, blooms generously twice.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7, USDA 6a.
– Special feature: Bronze medal winner at Gera (2007), combining artistic colour with robust garden performance.
Thoughtfully curated range – Refined flower colours
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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KODÁLY ZOLTÁN – purple-pink bedding polyantha rose - Márk
Imagine stepping outside after rainfall to a low, bushy drift of velvety purple-pink blooms, the air carrying a gentle, floral-spicy fragrance that feels both soothing and uplifting. This compact polyantha bedding rose forms tidy, glossy green borders that suit London terraces and small family gardens, coping well with blustery weather and heavier soils where good drainage is ensured on wet, windy days and coastal showers. Masses of small, double flowers appear in generous clusters from early summer, then repeat with a reliably abundant second flush, giving months of colour with only straightforward, seasonal care. As an own-root rose it matures steadily, building a long-lived, resilient root system that shrugs off everyday urban stress, keeps the plant in pleasing proportion, and allows damaged shoots to regenerate without drama. In a 40–50 litre container or open ground, it offers an easy, sustainable way to frame a front gate, soften paving, or edge a path with music-like rhythm and balance over many years. Think of its first year as quiet prelude, the second as growing harmony, and the third as a full, rich performance of colour.
Kodály Zoltán in full bloom, with double purple-pink flowers.
Kodály Zoltán with a pleasant, floral-spicy fragrance.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
Compact, bushy growth (55–75 cm) makes this rose ideal for neat, low beds along paths or drives, where its long flowering season provides consistent colour with only moderate pruning and basic feeding, suiting busy beginners
Rain-aware urban planting
Performs reliably in changeable UK weather, forming dense foliage and clustered blooms that stay attractive in wind and showers, particularly where heavier soil is improved for drainage on wet, blustery days, making it practical for city households
Low hedge or edging line
Regular spacing at 50–55 cm creates a rhythmic, low hedge that frames lawns or separates drive and garden, with uniform purple-pink clusters that look tidy from the pavement and require only one shaping trim a year, perfect for time-poor owners
Large container for terrace or balcony
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container, its modest height and well-branched habit give a full, balanced look without becoming leggy, while the own-root system establishes steadily for years of colour in limited space, ideal for urban balcony-gardeners
Small family garden flower bed
The medium maintenance level suits households wanting long-season interest without specialist knowledge; routine watering in dry spells, one spring feed, and light deadheading are generally enough to keep beds lively for casual gardeners
Long-term, low-fuss planting scheme
Own-root plants age gracefully, renewing shoots from the base rather than relying on a graft, so even after hard pruning or winter damage the bush regains its shape, providing stable ornamental value for long-view planners
Colour-coordinated mixed border
The refined, lilac-toned crimson-pink fits elegantly with soft purples, mauves and silvers, blending well with cranesbills and bearded iris, allowing stylish combinations without intricate design work for aesthetic-focused beginners
Year-by-year developing feature
This rose settles in gradually: the first year focuses on roots, the second on fuller shoots and branching, and by the third year it typically delivers its complete ornamental effect, which suits patient, planning-oriented new gardeners
Styling ideas
Terrace-border duet – Line a narrow front path with a single row of KODÁLY ZOLTÁN, underplanting with low geraniums for a soft, cottage feel – homeowners wanting easy kerb appeal
Crimson-ribbon hedge – Create a low, continuous hedge at 50 cm spacing along a front fence, pairing with nepeta behind for a two-tier purple haze – families preferring simple, repeatable planting
Balcony-centre stage – Plant one rose in a 50 litre container with trailing thyme around the rim to soften edges and reduce bare compost – balcony gardeners seeking low-fuss structure
Urban-rain bed – In a small front garden, combine this rose with sage and ornamental grasses in a free-draining, slightly raised bed to manage downpours gracefully – city households planning resilient plantings
Parklet-pocket mix – Use groups of three in a triangle with Knautia macedonica ‘Red Knight’ and bearded iris to build a long-season, textural mini-border – community or shared-space gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN is a polyantha bedding shrub rose within the bed rose group, commemorating composer Zoltán Kodály; marketed as an own-root, container-grown garden rose for decorative use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hungarian rosarian Márk Gergely around 2006 in Hungary; introduced commercially by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with detailed parentage and formal registration dates currently unavailable.
Awards and recognition
Received a bronze medal at the 2007 Gera rose trials in Germany, indicating reliable garden performance and ornamental value under Central European trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms a bushy, compact shrub approximately 55–75 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, well suited to beds, borders and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Produces small, cupped, double blooms (26–39 petals) in generous clusters; flowers are remontant, with an especially abundant second flush maintaining display through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Flowers are deep, lilac-tinged crimson-pink (RHS 71A–71B) with velvety sheen, opening from darker buds and fading only slightly to rosy-crimson with mauve edges, giving very good colour retention.
Fragrance and aroma
Blooms carry a clearly noticeable, medium-strength scent described as pleasant floral-spicy, adding sensory interest at close range without overwhelming nearby sitting or dining areas.
Hip characteristics
Generally sets only small numbers of hips; spherical, red fruits of 7–10 mm diameter can appear, offering modest but attractive late-season interest without heavy self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to around −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a) with medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good air circulation and standard preventive care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with at least half-day sun; suitable for beds, parks and urban green spaces, planted 50–90 cm apart, with occasional plant protection and regular deadheading to enhance repeat bloom.
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN offers compact, long-season colour, steady own-root resilience and a gentle floral-spicy scent, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a durable, low-fuss garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KODÁLY ZOLTÁN – purple-pink bedding polyantha rose - Márk
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson-pink with a purplish hue and a matte finish.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vivid crimson‑pink with a subtle violet tinge at the edge.
Full Bloom:
Uniformly dark crimson‑pink, with a paler purplish hue visible on the inner petals.
Before Fading:
Slightly faded rose‑purple, with a subtle mauve tint at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The deep crimson-pink shade only moderately fades as the bloom opens; prior to the bloom fading it appears rosy-crimson with slightly mauve edges.
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.
