SHEHERAZADE® – pink floribunda bedding rose – Kimura
Let SHEHERAZADE® bring a sense of coastal refreshment to your garden: compact yet generous, it fits beautifully into small beds or a breezy veranda, where its double, lilac‑pink blooms and very strong, lingering scent create an easy, romantic ambience. As an own‑root rose, it settles reliably and builds long‑term resilience with minimal fuss, ideal where wind and weather demand careful water and drainage management on heavier soils. Plant once, then enjoy how it thickens into a stable, bushy structure that flowers in clustered flushes from early summer well into autumn. In its first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on stronger shoots, and by the third year it reaches full ornamental impact with lasting colour stability and quietly confident elegance around family life and weekend seaside escapes.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small coastal family garden bed |
The compact, bushy habit stays within 70–100 cm, giving a tidy, wind‑aware shrub that does not overwhelm a modest plot yet still reads as a proper rose bush from the house or terrace; ideal for busy homeowners. |
| Feature rose by a sunny veranda |
Strong, repeat flushes of double, lilac‑pink blooms ensure a long, reliable flowering season around seating areas, so there is almost always something to admire when you pause for tea or a quiet moment; perfect for relaxed beginners. |
| Large container on coastal balcony |
Performs well as a specimen in a 40–50 litre container, where its moderate size and own‑root stamina make it easy to manage and long‑lived, especially in a sheltered, sunny corner near doors or windows; reassuring for time‑pressed gardeners. |
| Low, scented front‑of‑border strip |
The very strong, long‑lasting fragrance works beautifully along paths or driveways, allowing you to catch the perfume as you pass without needing a large planting, making everyday comings and goings feel more special for sensitive noses. |
| Textured “girly” coastal scheme |
Soft pink, violet‑lilac tones combine effortlessly with silvery or blue‑green foliage, evoking a feminine, seaside feel that remains tasteful rather than showy, creating an easy backdrop for family photos and gatherings appreciated by stylish families. |
| Clay soil planting in breezy sites |
The own‑root form gradually anchors itself and copes steadily where wind and rain make soil heavier, provided drainage is managed, giving a dependable shrub that regrows well after harsh weather for pragmatic coastal gardeners. |
| Long‑term low hedge or repeat line |
Consistent height and compact spread suit informal lines along paths or lawn edges, with own‑root staying power supporting a hedge that knits together over the years without frequent replacement, appealing to planning‑minded homeowners. |
| Collectable rose for fragrance lovers |
Its multiple international fragrance awards highlight a rose selected specifically for perfume, combining ornamental value with a notable scent profile, making it a satisfying choice for discerning rose enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Coastal Teacup Border – Line a small shingle bed near the house with SHEHERAZADE®, threading in sea kale and blue Festuca for a salty, windswept look – ideal for coastal‑style lovers.
- Romantic Veranda Pot – Grow a single plant in a 50 litre clay pot by French doors, underplanted with trailing thyme to soften the rim – perfect for beginners wanting instant charm.
- Soft Pink Front Hedge – Create a low, repeating line along a front path, interspersed with lavender for fragrance at different heights – suited to family homes seeking gentle structure.
- Evening Fragrance Nook – Cluster three shrubs around a small bench on the sunny side of a patio, adding Calamintha for movement and a haze of flowers – appealing to after‑work relaxers.
- Clay‑Tolerant Cottage Strip – On improved but heavier soil, mix SHEHERAZADE® with airy grasses and herbs to keep the planting light while roots stabilise the bed – good for pragmatic coastal gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Floribunda, modern shrub bedding rose; registered as KIMteller, marketed as SHEHERAZADE® – pink floribunda bedding rose – Kimura; ARS exhibition name Sheherazad. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura in Japan in 2013 from ‘Urara’ × ‘Jubilee Celebration’; registered 2015 and introduced after 2015 via André Eve Roses Anciennes in France. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated fragrance rose: Silver Medal at Nagaoka International Fragrant Rose Trials 2014, “Most Fragrant Rose” and Bronze Medal at Gifu 2016, Perfume Cup and Certificate of Merit at Monaco 2018. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub 70–100 cm high and 50–80 cm wide with moderately dense, mid‑green, matt foliage and sparse thorns, forming a neat, rounded presence in beds and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, clustered blooms with 26–39 petals, large 7–10 cm diameter, cup‑shaped and remontant, giving abundant first and second flushes through the season on short, floriferous stems. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Medium pink with delicate violet‑lilac flush; vibrant pink buds open to lilac‑pink centres, then fade towards pale pink with grey‑purple tinges, retaining deeper tones in cooler, less sunny conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, long‑lasting scent confirmed by multiple fragrance awards; detailed note breakdown not recorded, but fragrance intensity and persistence are significantly above average for bedding floribundas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate quantities of ellipsoid hips, 8–12 mm across, maturing to a clear orange‑red, adding a modest late‑season accent without dominating the shrub’s overall ornamental effect. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), with moderate heat tolerance and no verified drought rating. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with good drainage; spacing 55 cm in mass, 45 cm in hedges, 85 cm as specimen; medium maintenance with regular feeding, seasonal pruning and mulch to support repeat flowering. |
SHEHERAZADE® – pink floribunda bedding rose – Kimura rewards you with compact, long‑season flowering, award‑winning fragrance and durable own‑root strength, making it a thoughtful choice for a low‑effort yet characterful garden feature.
