GOLDSPATZ ® – light yellow park rose – Kordes & Kordes
Step outside after a shower and GOLDSPATZ® greets you with a soft, light-yellow glow, its semi-double cups catching the raindrops while bees busily visit the open stamens. Bred by Kordes for strong health, this award-winning shrub rose shrugs off damp Irish summers and copes reliably with frequent wind and rain, so fungal worries fade into the background. Bushy, arching growth and dense, glossy foliage make it ideal for a relaxed cottage hedge or a cheerful front-garden border. Planted on its own roots in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in easily and then rewards you with long-lived, steadily improving performance year after year.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Low-maintenance family hedge |
The bushy, arching habit and dense dark-green foliage knit together into a soft, informal hedge that screens play areas and patios with very little effort. Good disease resistance and self-cleaning flowers mean you mostly just plant, mulch, and let it grow, which suits beginners. |
| Cottage-style front garden |
Light yellow, semi-double blooms repeat through the season, giving that “girly” cottage look without fussy care. Flowers open wide so stamens show, drawing bees while you enjoy the view from the front step. It works beautifully with terraced-house paths for urbanites. |
| Pollinator-friendly mixed bed |
The open, semi-double form offers easy access to pollen, making it genuinely useful for bees rather than just decorative. Repeat flushes keep nectar coming, especially if you underplant with forget-me-nots or other bee plants, appealing to nature-lovers. |
| Easy-care park or lawn specimen |
As a single shrub in the lawn or at a path junction, its 120–180 cm height and wide spread create a soft focal point. The long flowering season and minimal pruning needs suit those who prefer simple yearly maintenance, ideal for busy-owners. |
| Informal flowering screen for patios |
Planted in a loose row at 80–90 cm spacing, GOLDSPATZ® forms a light, see-through screen that sparkles with yellow clusters in summer. It copes well with frequent rain and the associated fungal pressure typical of Irish gardens, reassuring cautious gardeners. |
| Own-root long-term backbone shrub |
As an own-root rose, any winter or weather damage can be pruned back confidently, knowing fresh shoots will emerge from true-to-type roots. Over years this gives stable shape and colour, supporting a planting plan that matures gracefully for planners. |
| Partial-shade side border |
Suitable for partial shade, it still flowers reliably along side paths or between houses where sunlight is limited. The light yellow blooms brighten dull corners without demanding heavy feeding or spraying, making it a smart choice for courtyard-owners. |
| Large container on driveway or terrace |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, GOLDSPATZ® becomes a welcoming feature by the front door. Own-root vigour and good disease resistance keep maintenance straightforward, even where soil is poor or paved, well suited to balcony-gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – weave a loose line of GOLDSPATZ® along a front path, underplanting with Brunnera macrophylla to echo its soft yellow and blue contrast – for lovers of romantic entrances.
- Bee-Border – mix GOLDSPATZ® with lavender and herbal edges so its open flowers and stamens extend forage from spring into autumn – for eco-conscious pollinator supporters.
- Soft-Hedge – plant in a zigzag at 80–90 cm spacing to form a billowing, fragrant-looking but easy-care screen that frames lawns or play areas – for families wanting privacy without hard lines.
- Golden-Focus – place a single shrub as a lawn island or at a path junction, edging with low perennials in cream and soft pink to set off its light yellow cups – for homeowners who prefer one strong feature.
- Urban-Glow – in a large 50 litre pot by a city doorway, combine GOLDSPATZ® with a trailing porcelain vine for height and movement in small terraces – for style-focused urban gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose, park type; registered as KORgellan, marketed as Goldspatz® Heckenzauber®. Part of the Heckenzauber® collection, ARS exhibition name Goldspatz®, premium silver cultivar rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Parentage undocumented; introduced 2011 after 2009 registration. Distributed initially by W. Kordes’ Söhne and later by Newflora™ LLC in the USA. |
| Awards and recognition |
ADR-certified in 2009 for health and garden performance. Silver Medal at Concours International de Roses Nouvelles de Paris–Bagatelle 2009 and Trial Ground Certificate at St Albans, United Kingdom, 2010. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub 120–180 cm high and 60–110 cm wide, initially upright then arching. Dense, glossy dark-green foliage, H7 hardy to about −26 to −23 °C. Densely thorned shoots; good self-cleaning of spent blooms. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers 7–10 cm across in clusters. Around 13–25 petals, remontant with abundant second flush. Self-cleaning habit allows many spent blooms to drop while still setting some decorative hips. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Fresh straw-yellow with pale lemon tones; buds butter-yellow. Full bloom pastel yellow, edges slightly paler. Colour lightens towards pale yellow or cream in strong sun and with age, giving a soft, blended display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak, almost imperceptible scent with a sweet character when noticed. Selected more for colour, flowering continuity and health than for strong perfume, suiting those prioritising visual effect and low care. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderate crop of small spherical orange-red hips, about 7–12 mm. Develop after flowering if not deadheaded, adding a gentle autumn interest and some wildlife value without overwhelming the plant’s habit. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classed as resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4. Handles typical Irish rainfall; needs irrigation only in prolonged drought and benefits from mulched, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low-maintenance rose for hedges, beds, parks, naturalistic plantings and urban green spaces. Space at 80–150 cm depending on use. Suitable for partial shade; minimal pruning and feeding usually sufficient for good performance. |
GOLDSPATZ® offers healthy, long-season yellow flowering, reliable own-root longevity and easy care in Irish gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a quietly impressive, low-effort shrub rose.
