BEVERLY® – pink hybrid tea rose – Kordes
This award-winning hybrid tea brings together elegance, strong fragrance and reliable flowering in a form that suits the classic British family garden. Upright and bushy yet not over-large, it fits neatly into front beds, small borders and cottage-style schemes where you want a refined focal point without complex care. Its very double, high-centred pink blooms open repeatedly through the season, while the own-root plant builds long-term stability and good regeneration after pruning or weather setbacks. Over time its roots deepen, then shoots strengthen, then by the third year it reaches full ornamental presence with consistent performance. Well suited to typical UK conditions, it copes confidently with wet, windy spells near the coast when planted in a well-drained, sheltered spot and given regular feeding to support its generous bloom and scent display.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal point |
The upright, bushy habit and large, high-centred blooms create a clear focal point in a modest front border without dominating the space. Own-root growth forms a durable, well-anchored shrub that can be refreshed by pruning over many years, reassuring for the beginner. |
| Cottage-style mixed border |
Continuous mid-pink flowering weaves easily into cottage mixes with perennials and grasses, adding structure among looser plants. Its ability to rebuild strong shoots from the base means it integrates well over time, giving lasting shape for the aesthete. |
| Small groups in beds and borders |
Planting 3–5 shrubs at the recommended spacing quickly creates a coherent, repeat-flowering feature that reads as one larger rose, ideal where you want impact from a compact area. Own-root plants knit together gradually into a balanced stand suited to the planner. |
| Specimen near seating area |
The very strong citrus fragrance is best appreciated near a bench, terrace or path, where even a light breeze carries the scent. The robust framework is easy to maintain with simple annual pruning, keeping it tidy and rewarding for the relaxer. |
| Cutting for indoor flowers |
High-centred, exhibition-style blooms on long stems are ideal for cutting, bringing colour and perfume indoors without compromising the garden display thanks to its repeat flowering. The plant rebuilds flowering shoots steadily from its own roots, suiting the decorator. |
| Large containers on patios |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its upright shape and glossy foliage provide a smart, formal look for patios or doorways. Deep, well-drained compost and regular watering help it cope with breezy, rain-lashed aspects in exposed gardens, reassuring the urbanite. |
| Roses in family play gardens |
Moderate maintenance suits busy households: simple deadheading and basic disease monitoring are usually enough to keep it flowering cleanly. Own-root resilience allows recovery from the occasional broken stem or hard prune, ideal for the family. |
| Informal rose and perennial hedge |
Planted at hedge spacing, its dense, dark green foliage and steady vertical growth form a semi-formal screen that softens boundaries. The long-lived root system underpins a stable line of plants that can be reshaped as needed, appealing to the organiser. |
Styling ideas
- Porch Welcome – Flank a front door with two large container-grown plants, underplanted with white sweet alyssum for a soft edging – ideal for homeowners wanting a classic, scented entrance.
- Cottage Trio – Group three shrubs in a small border and interplant with Anemone ‘Fantasy Belle’ to extend flowering into late season – suited to lovers of relaxed cottage gardens.
- Pink Showcase – Use as a single specimen in a narrow bed, backed by upright Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ for height and contrast – perfect for design-conscious beginners.
- Patio Retreat – Place one large potted plant by a seating area with low herbs at the rim, so evening fragrance and colour frame your outdoor space – good for busy urban gardeners.
- Family Border – Mix with tough perennials in a family play garden, letting its structured form anchor the bed while others weave around it – ideal for practical, low-fuss gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Eleganza® collection; registered as KORpauvio with the American Rose Society exhibition name Beverly® and marketed as Beverly® Eleganza® KORpauvio. |
| Origin and breeding |
Hybrid tea bred by Wilhelm Kordes III. at W. Kordes’ Söhne from ‘The McCartney Rose’ crossed with an unnamed seedling; introduced after 2008 by W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Winner of Biltmore International Rose Trials 2013 Pauline Merrell Award for Best Hybrid Tea and Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil Award for Most Fragrant Rose, plus Golden Rose of The Hague Golden Rose Award 2013. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching around 100–140 cm in height and 70–110 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns, forming a well-filled, vertical garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea flowers, typically borne singly on stems; large blooms with over 40 petals and strong exhibition-style form suited to cutting and garden display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pure mid-pink buds open to even pink flowers, ARS PB, RHS 55C outer and 62D inner; colour gently softens to pastel pink with a silvery sheen as blooms age, giving refined colour shifts while fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a distinctly citrus character; densely double blooms enclose the stamens so it is grown primarily as an ornamental and cut flower rather than a pollinator plant. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional orange-red, egg-shaped hips around 10–14 mm across may develop; not typically abundant, so they do not dominate the plant’s late-season appearance or require special management. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates summer heat but appreciates regular watering in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil at 55–100 cm spacing depending on use; medium maintenance, with regular deadheading and occasional plant protection to support repeat flowering. |
BEVERLY® combines showy pink flowers, powerful fragrance and a stable, own-root shrub that matures gracefully over many years, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a reliable, characterful rose for your garden.
