Rosa x floribunda Parfuma 'Princesse de Jardin Marie José' - Floribunda Rose

The Rose 'Princesse de Jardin Marie José', which is remarkably fragrant, floriferous, and naturally highly resistant to diseases, perfectly embodies the romantic spirit of the Parfuma collection, developed by the rose breeder Kordes, whose goal is to offer amateur gardeners exceptional roses on perfectly robust plants, tested under the harsh German climate of Sparrieshoop in northern Hamburg. On this proud little bush, well-filled with foliage, bouquets of vibrant, full and rounded roses, slightly red, bloom successively, exuding a deep fragrance that is both fruity and powdery. Its modest growth suits pot cultivation because it is superb in a flower bed with small bushes or perennials.

The hybrid rose Princesse de Jardin Marie José ('KORgehaque'), introduced in 2016, obtained the highly selective German ADR label in 2018 for its exceptional natural disease resistance, among other criteria. It pays tribute to the famous gardener Marie-José Degas, who has reigned for over 50 years over a magnificent estate with indescribable charm, the Jardin de la Souloire in Gironde, 

This sturdy, upright, well-branched bush quickly reaches about 80 cm (32in) in height by 50 cm (20in) in width. Its thorny stems bear numerous dark green, satin-like leaves, divided into five finely toothed leaflets resistant to diseases. Its flowering period is long, renewing itself successively in waves from June to October if the soil remains moist. The purplish pink buds, enclosed in green sepals, open into deep and globular cups with a diameter of 5 to 6 cm (2in) of a rich yet vibrant pink, adorned with many tightly packed petals. The roses are gathered here in small terminal clusters.

Their fragrance has been analysed by 'noses' who describe it as follows: it seduces with its classic and sensual side and a beautiful creative alchemy of fresh fruity and floral notes. Complex, it presents a delicious top note where ripe and sweet raspberry blends with the more herbaceous and perceptible note of rhubarb. This fresh and bitter aroma of rhubarb perfectly harmonises with the fruity roundness of the red berries that characterise the heart note. The base of the perfume, the base note, presents earthy, woody, and smoky accords of patchouli; the fragrance of the flowers is at its peak in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. 

Shrub roses allow for the creation of beautiful small hedges planted in a mix at the edge of the terrace or in small shrub flower beds. For example, associate them with abelias, Mexican orange trees, or deutzias. They are good companions for phlox paniculata and tall baby's breath. This variety 'Princesse de Jardin Marie José' will be highlighted when planted in groups of 3 specimens, forming a wonderfully fragrant and wildly romantic bush. For example, surround it with catmints, lavenders, and perennial salvias with blue, fuchsia, mauve, or white flowers. Also, associate it with white ground cover roses (Swany, Marie Pavie...), bellflowers, or perennial geraniums; the result will always be superb. This hardy rose that requires little maintenance will thrive in full sun or partial shade. It will delight all gardeners, beginners or experienced.