BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® – carmine-pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Imagine returning from the seaside, shaking sand from your shoes and relaxing behind a flowering windbreak of vivid carmine-pink blooms that shrug off salt-laden breezes and blustery showers with reassuring ease in typical British coastal gardens. BAD WÖRISHOFEN Vigorosa® is bred by Kordes and ADR-certified, so it offers quietly reliable performance with very little input from you, forming a compact, bushy shrub that suits small beds, shingle strips and roomy containers of at least 40–50 litres on sheltered verandas. Its dense, glossy dark foliage stays attractive deep into autumn, while waves of semi-double carmine-pink flowers give long seasonal colour; planted as an own-root young rose, it settles steadily, with roots establishing in the first year, top growth filling out in the second and full ornamental value by the third, for a long-lived, low-fuss coastal companion planting.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small coastal family garden bed |
The compact, bushy habit (around 50–75 cm) fits neatly into modest front or back gardens, providing strong carmine-pink colour without dominating the space and coping well with exposed, breezy sites near the sea for coastal-style beginners. |
| Low-maintenance veranda container |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, this variety forms a stable, dense shrub that needs only basic watering and feeding, giving months of colour on balconies or verandas where time and space are limited for busy urban gardeners. |
| Wind-filtering flowering hedge |
Planted at around 50 cm centres, the dense, thorny framework knits together into a low hedge that gently filters wind while keeping its foliage healthy and attractive, ideal as a soft boundary for families wanting safe, defined play spaces. |
| Season-long colour in mixed borders |
Remontant flowering ensures repeating flushes from early summer into autumn, and the vivid carmine-pink holds its colour well as blooms age, giving a long display between perennials and grasses for home gardeners seeking extended seasonal interest. |
| Coastal shingle and salt-tolerant strip |
Once established in free-draining soil, its robust roots and strong framework anchor it reliably and cope with blustery, wet conditions and occasional salt spray in shingle or gravel planting, comforting those gardening near exposed shorelines. |
| Eco-conscious, low-spray planting |
With strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, this rose remains presentable with minimal or no spraying, suiting modern, environmentally aware planting schemes and anyone who prefers simple, low-chemical care. |
| Urban front garden or street-side bed |
The variety tolerates urban conditions well, dealing with pollution and reflected heat from paving while retaining glossy foliage and steady flowering, making it a practical, decorative choice for small front gardens along busy streets. |
| Informal “girly” pink seating corner |
The bright, saturated carmine-pink flowers and neat height frame a seating area without blocking light, pairing beautifully with soft grasses or lavender for an uplifting, feminine nook that appeals to coastal-style lovers. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-Romantic – Tuck BAD WÖRISHOFEN among sea kale and Festuca in coastal gravel for a soft, wind-brushed pink accent – for seaside homeowners wanting charm with little upkeep.
- Veranda-Tea – Plant one rose in a 50–60 litre container with lavender around the rim to frame a bistro table – for balcony and veranda users craving a calm, low-care retreat.
- Pink-Hedge – Line a path at 50 cm spacing for a low, colourful flowering hedge that gently filters wind – for families seeking safe, defined walkways with easy care.
- Urban-Oasis – Combine with Heuchera and dwarf grasses in a small front bed to soften paving and parked cars – for town and city gardeners wanting resilient structure and colour.
- Pastel-Pocket – Pair with pale roses and guelder rose at the back for layered pink and white texture – for coastal-style lovers creating a feminine, “girly” seating corner.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® Vigorosa® (KORselary); floribunda bedding rose, shrub form. ARS exhibition name Bad Wörishofen 2005; part of the Vigorosa® collection, verified premium silver quality. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, in 2005; floribunda group with unknown parentage, selected for garden performance and reliable bedding use in a range of European climates. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR certification from 2003, underlining strong garden performance and disease resistance; awarded gold medals at Kortrijk in 2007 and at Paris in 2008 for overall ornamental value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub, around 50–75 cm in height and spread, with moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy dark green foliage providing good ground coverage and a neat, structured outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped blooms with approximately 13–25 petals, medium sized at around 4–7 cm, carried in clusters and remontant, with particularly abundant second flushes through the main flowering season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Carmine-pink blooms, RHS 55B outer, 55C inner; buds deep carmine-pink, opening bright and saturated, then gently lightening to softer pink while retaining good colour clarity and uniformity on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and of neutral character, largely grown for its colour and bedding impact rather than scent; flower form offers limited value for pollinators due to reduced access to stamens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set tends to be limited; occasional small spherical hips, around 6–10 mm, may develop, coloured orange-red (RHS 34A), adding minor late-season interest without significant ornamental emphasis. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
High resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C, RHS H7, USDA Zone 5b, performing reliably in most UK regions with standard garden care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, low hedges, containers and urban plantings; prefers well-drained soil, moderate watering in drought, and partial shade tolerance makes it adaptable to many family garden situations. |
BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® Vigorosa® offers compact, long-season carmine-pink colour, strong disease resistance and a neat shrub form that thrives on its own roots, making it a dependable, low-effort choice for everyday coastal and family gardens.
