PAROLE ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Imagine stepping outside for a quiet stroll after rain, the air scented with lush roses and soft light on damp leaves: this is Parole® in an Irish family garden. Its high‑centred, exhibition‑style blooms open to huge, very full flowers with a powerful, sweet, fruity perfume that lingers on the breeze. The deep pink colour stays rich all season, creating a romantic focal point in cottage borders or small front gardens. On its own roots, Parole® builds a stable, long‑lived framework that regrows well if ever knocked by winter or pruning mistakes. With simple planting in decent drainage, it copes reliably with cool summers and frequent rainfall, rewarding you with repeat flushes from early season to autumn. Year by year it settles in – first establishing roots, then building strong shoots, before reaching full ornamental value by the third season – to give you armfuls of cut blooms and a gently glamorous welcome at the garden gate, even when you are short on time.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front‑door statement rose in a small Dublin terrace |
Parole® forms an upright, 80–110 cm shrub with very large, deep pink hybrid tea blooms that read clearly from the street, giving a glamorous yet tidy look in limited space with only moderate maintenance for the busy beginner. |
| Irish cottage‑garden border near seating |
The very strongly scented, sweet, fruity perfume carries well in still evening air, so one or two plants placed close to a bench or path turn everyday moments into a richly scented ritual for the fragrance lover. |
| Cut‑flower corner for home bouquets |
High‑centred, XL blooms with long, straight stems are ideal for cutting; planting at 35–55 cm spacing in a dedicated bed provides a steady supply of exhibition‑style stems for vases for the home arranger. |
| Romantic focal point in a mixed perennial bed |
The dense, mid‑green foliage and upright habit give structure, while the deep pink colour that holds without muddiness pairs beautifully with soft perennials, staying showy for months for the design minded. |
| Feature rose in a family back garden |
As an own‑root, medium‑maintenance rose, Parole® develops a durable framework that recovers well from hard pruning or accidental damage, keeping its ornamental value stable over many years for the family gardener. |
| Part‑shade side border beside a house |
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it still flowers generously on east‑ or west‑facing walls where sun is limited, bringing colour and scent to awkward side areas for the space optimiser. |
| Well‑drained bed on heavier Irish clay soil |
Given improved drainage and a light mulch, Parole® settles reliably into heavier soils and copes well with our cool summers and often persistent showery weather, suiting gardens where conditions are less than perfect for the realistic planter. |
| Large container on a patio or balcony (40–50 L+) |
Planted in a 40–50 litre or larger pot with quality compost, this upright rose delivers big, fragrant blooms at nose height, and its own‑root vigour lets it regrow strongly if ever cut back hard for the urban gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑romantic – Underplant Parole® with lavender and lamb’s ear for a soft, silvery carpet that sets off the deep pink blooms – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish cottage borders.
- Girly‑border – Combine with pastel foxgloves and pale pink campanulas to create a sweet, feminine front‑garden theme – suited to those wanting a charming, “girly” street presence.
- Perfumed‑walk – Line a short path with two or three plants and repeat honeysuckle on a nearby arch for layers of scent – perfect for evening stroll enthusiasts.
- Cutting‑patch – Group Parole® in a sunny bed with hardy annuals like cosmos and sweet peas for constant vase material – great for home florists who love arranging.
- Modern‑classic – Plant a single Parole® in a large charcoal pot with low clipped box or thyme at its feet – for urban gardeners seeking a clean but romantic focal point.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORbilant; marketed as Parole® in the Eleganza® collection. Trade names include Parole ®, Eleganza® and KORbilant, exhibition category hybrid tea cut flower. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons, Germany (breeding year 1991), registered 2006 and introduced after 2006. Parentage is undocumented; initially distributed by W. Kordes & Sons across Europe. |
| Awards and recognition |
Decorated fragrance and show rose: Potsdam Gold Medal 2001; multiple international fragrance awards in Madrid, Nantes, The Hague and others, plus various special prizes in European trials. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 80–110 cm high with 40–60 cm spread. Dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems. Self‑cleaning is weak, so deadheading of spent blooms is recommended. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, XL (10 cm+) hybrid tea blooms borne mostly singly, high‑centred and pointed in bud. Petal count exceeds 40, giving classic exhibition form with remontant flowering and rich second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink flowers with subtle purplish tone; RHS 57B outer, 57C inner. Colour holds well with little fading, ageing to a clean, matt pink without purple; overall effect remains vibrant across the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, sweet, fruity scent detectable from a distance, valued in fragrance‑judged competitions. Ideal near seating or paths where air movement carries the perfume to people rather than pollinators. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is limited by the very double blooms, yet occasional small, bright orange‑red, spherical hips of 6–10 mm may appear late season, adding modest autumn interest on some plants. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about –23 to –21 °C (H7, USDA 6a, Swedish zone 3). Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot; rust can be moderate. Overall disease level medium, may benefit from occasional protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in fertile, well‑drained soil with regular deadheading to prolong flowering. Suitable for beds, specimens and cutting; plant 30–55 cm apart, 8.2–9.4 plants/m² for massing, tolerating partial shade. |
Parole ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Kordes rewards you with huge, powerfully fragrant blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long‑lived own‑root strength; an excellent choice if you enjoy a romantic rose without fuss.
