Rosengrafin Marie Henriette

Basic information

• Breeder: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) — variety introduced in 2013.

  Kordes Rosen

  +2

  Rose

  +2

• Name: “Rosengräfin Marie Henriette®” — a floribunda rose from the Kordes “Parfuma®” collection.

• Size: height approximately 80–100 cm, width approximately 50–70 cm

• Flower colour: medium pink (soft pink) with a nostalgic, old-rose flower form.

• Flower size: approximately 8–10 cm in diameter.

• Blooming: repeat flowering (from June until autumn) — the shrub blooms several times during the season.

• Fragrance: very strong, with notes of fruit/anise, apple and rose.

• Health rating: very good disease resistance — some sources mention excellent resistance.

• Certificate: has received the ADR certificate — an award in Germany for especially resilient roses.

Growing recommendations and characteristics

• A humus-rich, well-drained substrate is recommended. Position: sunny or partially shaded, with well-drained soil.

• The soil should not be too wet; stagnant moisture is not recommended.

• Group/growing type: suitable both for group plantings and smaller gardens, as well as for containers.

• Care: Light pruning can be carried out after flowering — removing faded flowers encourages repeat blooming. It is also recommended in autumn or early spring when carrying out digging or rejuvenation work.

Why choose this variety

• If you are looking for a fragrant rose with old-fashioned flowers and good resilience — Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® is a very good choice.

• Suitable for gardens where repeated flowering during the season and a balance between appearance and health are important.

• With its compact form, it can function as an ornamental shrub or as part of a rose garden.