CONSTANZE MOZART® – pale pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Sea-breeze days on a sheltered veranda call for a rose that brings calm pastel romance without demanding your weekends. CONSTANZE MOZART® offers full, rosette blooms in a gentle pink that sit neatly on an upright, bushy shrub, ideal for compact coastal-style beds and pots. Its very strong, fruity fragrance carries beautifully on the wind, so you can enjoy it while you relax with tea and sandy feet after a walk on the beach. As an own-root plant it promises long-term garden stability, quietly regenerating from the base and keeping its ornamental impact reliable year after year. The pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot is easy to handle, making planting straightforward even on heavier soil where thoughtful drainage and water management matter near the coast. In its first year it focuses on roots, the second on building steady shoots, and by the third it settles into full, refined character as the calm, romantic centre of your family garden.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small coastal veranda container (40–50 litre or larger) |
The compact, upright habit and medium height fit neatly into sizeable containers, where its strong scent is enjoyed close to seating. Own-root vigour supports long life in pots with regular watering and good compost, suiting a calmer approach for the busy beginner. |
| Front-of-border in a family garden |
Its bushy, well-branched shape and medium spread create a tidy, low front layer with romantic rosette flowers from early summer onwards. Moderate maintenance keeps tasks manageable while still giving a refined, classic look for the style-conscious homeowner. |
| Informal coastal-style shingle bed |
The rose partners well with low, textural perennials, providing pastel colour and perfume while coping with exposed sites where careful watering and drainage offset blustery, salt-laced weather. This makes it a reassuring choice for the coastal garden-lover. |
| Repeating accents along a path or edging |
Clustered, very double blooms in soft pink form rhythmic highlights that draw the eye along a path. Its moderate self-cleaning means only light deadheading is needed to keep the display smart for the low-maintenance gardener. |
| Romantic seating nook or tea corner |
The intense fruity fragrance, noticeable from a distance, turns even a small bench area into a scented retreat. Plant near a wind-sheltered spot so the perfume lingers while you unwind, ideal for the afternoon-tea enthusiast. |
| Mixed pastel rose and perennial bed |
Delicate creamy pink flowers with a hint of ivory blend easily with silvers, blues and soft whites, while the dense mid-green foliage offers structure. Repeating flushes keep interest through the season for the colour-coordinated planner. |
| Low, informal hedge or row |
Regular planting at hedge spacing creates a soft, flowering line that defines spaces without feeling rigid. Upright, bushy growth and repeat blooming provide an elegant boundary that still feels friendly for the family-garden owner. |
| Cutting for indoor scent and table decoration |
The medium-sized, very double, rosette blooms make charming cut flowers, bringing strong fragrance and subtle colour indoors. With repeated flowering you can pick regularly through summer, suiting the home flower-arranger. |
Styling ideas
- Coastal Veranda Duo – Plant CONSTANZE MOZART® in a 50-litre sand-coloured pot with blue Festuca and sea kale for a breezy, seaside feel – for veranda owners who love Cornwall-inspired calm.
- Romantic Shingle Strip – Set a short row through pale gravel with Irish moss at the base to soften edges – for householders wanting gentle colour along a sunny, sheltered path.
- Pastel Tea Corner – Combine with lavender and Dalmatian bellflower beside a small bench to frame a scented sitting area – for those who enjoy quiet afternoon tea outdoors.
- Soft Border Weave – Thread between low gypsophila and airy perennials to give structure and repeat pastel blooms – for gardeners aiming for an easy, close-to-nature border.
- Cottage Cut-Flower Patch – Group several plants in a sunny bed so you can cut perfumed stems without spoiling the display – for home florists seeking reliable, low-fuss roses.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub rose; registered as KORmaccap and marketed as Constanze Mozart® Parfuma®, a pale pink bed rose with very double, rosette flowers for borders and containers. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) from unnamed seedlings; registered 2015 with US Plant Patent PP25 688 and introduced commercially after 2015 to premium rose markets. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised at major European rose trials: Silver Medal at Premio Roma 2011, 7th Prize at Baden bei Wien 2012, Certificate of Merit at Belfast 2015 and Gold Medal at Kortrijk 2015. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 70–90 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a compact, tidy shrub for beds and edging. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, borne in clusters; remontant habit gives an abundant second flush, maintaining decorative value across the main growing season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pastel pale-pink flowers with cream-tinged centres; buds open darker then fade towards creamy white in strong sun, giving a soft, romantic colour range that suits pastel and coastal schemes. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented floribunda with a rich, fruity fragrance clearly noticeable from a distance; best appreciated near seating areas, paths or doors where air movement can carry the perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to the very double flower form, hip set is generally low; only occasional, very small hips around 0–5 mm may appear and are not a significant ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b); moderate tolerance of heat and dry spells with watering, moderate resistance to mildew and black spot, and good resistance to rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny sites with well-drained soil; plant at 50–55 cm for hedging or mass effect, 90 cm as specimen, deadhead for neatness, and provide occasional plant protection in disease-prone seasons. |
CONSTANZE MOZART® combines compact, bushy growth, rich fruity fragrance and long-lasting own-root reliability in beds or large containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a refined yet undemanding garden rose.
