Herzogin Christiana

“Herzogin Christiana®”

General information

• This variety is a modern floribunda / shrub rose form, bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany and introduced in 2013. rosen.de/…grant-roses/herzogin-christiana

• In trade it is usually called “Herzogin Christiana®”.

• It is part of the Kordes “Parfuma” collection — a group of varieties with an emphasis on fragrant flowers.

• The variety received ADR certification (Germany) in 2015, confirming high disease resistance and good garden performance.

Appearance and characteristics

• Flowers: fully double (“pompon” type) flowers with a pink-cream tint, which in sun or depending on the light may appear very pale pink to almost white.

• Flower diameter about 8-9 cm.

• Flowers are borne in clusters (5-10 flowers on one stem) — several inflorescences form, making the flowering abundant.

• Height and width: the bush usually reaches about 70-80 cm in height and 40-60 cm in width.

• Fragrance: very strong and fruity — notes of lemon, champagne bubbles, raspberries, fresh apples after rain.

• Resistance: Very good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew — thanks to ADR certification.

Planting and care

• Location: Best in a sunny to partially shaded place. Soil — humus-rich, well drained.

• Planting distance: about 40-50 cm between bushes is recommended to ensure ventilation.

• Winter hardiness: Considered good (suitable for several temperate climates).

• Flowering: From spring to autumn, with repeat flowering.

• Care: Standard rose care routine — fertilise in early spring, remove faded flowers, ensure good ventilation, avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Uses

• Excellent for group plantings in rose gardens, as well as in pots/terrace plantings, thanks to its compact habit.

Why choose it?

• Very attractive aesthetically: fully double flowers, a soft pink-cream colour, romantic appearance.

• Fragrance — distinctly fruity and rich, which is not so common in all floribundas.

• Disease resistant — less care and fewer problems compared with weaker varieties.

• Suitable for the Latvian climate (with appropriate winter hardiness) and garden conditions.

Possible drawbacks / things to pay attention to

• As with some strongly fragrant flower varieties — good air circulation should be ensured in the garden to avoid moisture-related problems.

• If the site chosen is darker or more humid, the abundance of flowering or the intensity of fragrance may decrease.

• The flowers are slightly more sensitive to rain and moisture — flower clusters may be damaged during heavy rain.

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