BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® – carmine-pink bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If you dream of a cheerful, “girly” front garden without difficult maintenance, BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® from the Vigorosa® collection offers reliable colour in compact, bushy form that suits Irish cottage borders and Dublin terraces beautifully. Its healthy, dark green foliage shrugs off high humidity and common fungal problems, coping well even where Atlantic breezes bring frequent rain and heavy soils need decent drainage. Clusters of vivid carmine-pink blooms appear from early summer and repeat generously, keeping beds and low hedges in flower over a long season with minimal effort. As an own-root rose, it builds a durable framework that recovers well from setbacks and rewards patient gardeners: roots establishing in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact by year three. With a naturally compact habit, low maintenance needs and strong disease resistance, this versatile floribunda fits neatly into small and medium family gardens, in the ground or in generous 40–50 litre containers, giving lasting structure and quietly reassuring reliability for busy lifestyles.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden bedding along a path or driveway |
The compact, bushy habit and medium height form a neat band of vivid carmine-pink flowers that stay tidy without constant clipping, ideal where you want a welcoming look but little ongoing work; perfect for the busy urban garden owner. |
| Low informal hedge in a family garden |
Planted at 50 cm spacing, BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® knits into a soft, flowering hedge with glossy dark foliage that stays attractive for years, and its own-root longevity means gaps from winter losses are far less likely; reassuring for the long‑term‑minded homeowner. |
| Irish cottage-style mixed border |
The floribunda-style clusters blend easily with herbaceous perennials and old-fashioned cottage favourites, while ADR-level health keeps leaves clean in damp Irish summers, so the border looks well cared for with modest input; ideal for the romantic cottage‑garden enthusiast. |
| Large container on a terrace or doorstep |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its bushy framework and repeat flowering give reliable colour where soil is limited, and as an own-root shrub it regrows strongly if ever cut back hard, maintaining ornamental value; suited to the space‑conscious balcony gardener. |
| Small urban front garden planting scheme |
Very good tolerance of urban conditions and pollution makes this rose dependable beside streets and parking bays, while its moderate size avoids blocking windows or paths in tight spaces; a smart pick for the city‑based homeowner. |
| Low‑care family play garden borders |
Dense, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness define borders clearly without needing constant pruning, while low maintenance demands mean more time for family life and less for chores outdoors; a practical option for the time‑pressed family gardener. |
| Season‑long colour focus bed |
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush ensures that a simple bed of these shrubs provides months of colour even in short Irish summers with frequent showers and heavier soils that call for thoughtful drainage; ideal for the colour‑loving beginner. |
| Mixed shrub and park-style planting |
Premium disease resistance and H7 hardiness allow BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® to perform reliably for many seasons with minimal spraying or replacement, giving sustainable structure in parks or larger gardens and reducing long-term costs for the eco‑aware garden planner. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Ribbon Border – Run a curving line of BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® in front of taller perennials like delphiniums and foxgloves to create a soft, storybook cottage effect – for lovers of romantic, low‑effort charm.
- Terraced Welcome Trio – Plant three shrubs in a wide triangle near your front steps, underplanting with Heuchera and spring bulbs for year‑round foliage contrast – for homeowners wanting tidy impact from a quick, simple scheme.
- Urban Rose Hedge – Use a single‑variety row at 50 cm spacing along low railings, pairing with compact grasses for movement and texture – for city gardeners aiming to screen neatly without high upkeep.
- Container Accent Pair – Set two large 40–50 litre pots by a doorway, with trailing violas or ivy to soften the rims and highlight the dark green foliage – for apartment dwellers who need reliable structure in pots.
- Soft Park Edge – Combine BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® with Hypericum and dwarf ornamental grasses along paths to create a resilient, long‑lived edge – for planners seeking durable planting that still feels light and welcoming.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub rose, trade name BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® Vigorosa®, registered as KORselary, commemorating the Bavarian spa town; approved exhibition name Bad Wörishofen 2005. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred and introduced in 2005 by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany, with unknown parentage, as part of their robust, garden‑worthy floribunda breeding lines for long‑term landscape use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds prestigious ADR certification and major trial honours including gold medals at Kortrijk 2007 and Paris 2008, confirming outstanding garden performance and health. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, shrub‑like floribunda, typically 50–75 cm high and wide, with dense branching and moderately thorny stems carrying healthy, glossy, dark green foliage that forms neat, low mounds. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double, cupped blooms with 13–25 petals, 4–7 cm across, borne in clusters; repeat‑flowering with abundant first and second flushes, providing generous seasonal coverage in beds and borders. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid, saturated carmine‑pink flowers, ARS code DP, RHS 55B outer and 55C inner; buds deep carmine‑pink, blooms lightening slightly as they open yet retaining very good colour stability. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Neutral fragrance character with very weak, barely noticeable scent; selected primarily for colour, health and bedding impact rather than perfume, so best combined with fragrant companions nearby. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set usually limited due to semi‑double to double flowers; occasional small spherical orange‑red hips, 6–10 mm, may form, adding minor late‑season interest where present. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Excellent disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), with moderate drought tolerance but watering needed in prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, low hedges, parks, urban planting and large containers; plant 50–90 cm apart depending on use, in well‑drained soil, with mulch and occasional feeding to support repeat flowering. |
BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® offers compact structure, season-long carmine-pink colour and durable, disease-resistant growth on its own roots, making it a sound, easy-care choice if you would like a long-lived rose that quietly earns its space.
