Uniform lavender‑lilac shade with a subtle bluish‑lilac tone. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet, perfumed
– Silvery lavender-lilac blooms with unique tone
– Classic high-centred, exhibition-quality flowers
– Strong, long-lasting sweet fragrance
– Upright, bushy habit for beds and cutting
– Good disease resistance, hardy to H7
– Special feature: Rome Gold Medal-winning cut flower rose.
Long‑lasting plant – Sustainable garden design
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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BLUE GIRL – lavender-lilac hybrid tea rose – KORgi
This classic hybrid tea offers unusually refined colour in cool lavender-lilac tones, producing large, high-centred blooms that feel at home in both traditional and contemporary gardens. Bred for exhibition-standard flowers, it also performs dependably in ordinary beds and borders, provided you give it regular watering in dry spells and avoid prolonged drought. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal as a focal plant near a path or front door, where the strong, sweet fragrance can be enjoyed on summer evenings. Own-root planting supports a long-lived, balanced structure, steadily building into a reliable presence that responds well to simple, once-a-year pruning. Over the first few seasons you will see a natural progression – first roots, then stronger shoots, and by the third year a full display of elegant, scented flowers.
Blue Girl hybrid tea rose in closed bud
Freshly opened Blue Girl bloom with a silvery-lilac outer petal whorl.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
Use as a stand-alone specimen by a gate, path or bay window, where its upright form and extra-large, exhibition-style blooms create an instant point of interest without needing complex planting schemes – ideal for beginners.
Cutting patch or cutting corner
Plant 3–5 bushes together in a sunny strip to produce long, straight stems with high-centred, double flowers that last well in the vase, letting you cut scented bunches regularly through summer – perfect for the home florist.
Small mixed border with perennials
Combine with cottage perennials in a modest border, where the pastel lavender-lilac tones blend gently with blues and soft pinks, giving repeat flushes of flower that add structure between seasonal perennials – reassuring for the style-conscious novice.
Near seating or terrace
Place close to a bench or patio so the strong, sweet fragrance can be appreciated at nose height, while the tidy, upright bush keeps surrounding paving clear and needs only straightforward winter pruning – convenient for the relaxed garden user.
Formal pair by a path or entrance
Plant as a matching pair to frame steps or a path, where the regular bushy habit and repeat flowering give a composed, formal look without intricate clipping, helping maintain a smart front garden with minimal decisions – helpful for time-pressed owners.
Feature in cottage-style planting
Thread through a cottage-style mix with grasses and shrubs, where its long-lived, own-root framework quietly anchors the planting and integrates well over the years, supporting a stable, low-fuss layout – reassuring for long-term garden planners.
Large container on patio or balcony
Grow in a substantial 40–50 litre container with good drainage, where regular watering and feeding are simple to manage, and the upright, sparsely thorned stems stay manageable and easy to tend at arm’s reach – suitable for small-space gardeners.
Bed in exposed or open-plot settings
Use in open, breezy beds where its medium disease resistance and resilient growth handle typical British weather, provided watering is maintained during dry spells and soil drains freely after heavy rain – practical for everyday family gardens.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BLEND – Mix with soft pink roses, lavender and catmint for a pastel, airy border that showcases the silvery blooms – for lovers of informal, romantic cottage gardens
CLASSIC CUTTING – Arrange a short row in a sunny strip backed by a simple green hedge, giving easy access to straight stems for vases – for home decorators who like fresh flowers indoors
FRAGRANT SEAT – Flank a garden bench with two plants underplanted with low-growing thyme, so scent rises around the seating area – for those who unwind outdoors after work
MODERN ENTRY – Plant in tall, simple containers by the front door with silver grasses, linking traditional rose beauty to a clean, contemporary façade – for design-aware urban homeowners
PASTEL FRAME – Use a trio in front of darker shrubs to frame a view, their lavender-lilac flowers brightening the line of sight – for gardeners wanting gentle structure without rigid formality
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORgi, traded as Blue Girl Hybrid tea rose KORgi; ARS exhibition name Kölner Karneval, from the Hybrid Tea commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany) from ‘Magenta’ × ‘Sterling Silver’, introduced and registered in 1964, distributed by Star Roses and W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Awards and recognition
Recognised for its ornamental quality with a Rome Gold Medal in 1964, supporting its standing as a classic hybrid tea suited to both gardens and exhibition use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub 110–150 cm tall and 75–105 cm wide, with moderately dense, matt mid-green foliage and sparse thorns; spent blooms need deadheading to maintain appearance.
Flower morphology
Very large, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals, pointed buds and solitary stems, classic cut-rose form, repeating with a good second flush in favourable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Lavender-lilac blooms (ARS M; RHS 76C, 76A) show silvery tones, deepening in cool weather and fading in heat to softer pastel shades, creating a gently evolving colour display.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, sweet, perfumed scent typical of classic hybrid teas, lingering well on the plant and in cut stems, ideal where fragrance is a key priority in garden or vase.
Hip characteristics
Forms small, ovoid, orange-red hips 12–18 mm across, only occasionally produced, giving light seasonal interest without significantly affecting ornamental flower performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate susceptibility to rust, needs regular watering in heat.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil; medium maintenance with some pest control and deadheading; suitable for beds, specimens, hedging rhythms and larger containers from 40 litres.
BLUE GIRL offers large, fragrant lavender-lilac blooms, elegant upright growth and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking lasting beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLUE GIRL – lavender-lilac hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double; flowers with 26–39 petals partially conceal the stamens, so it is only limitedly attractive to pollinators and is mainly an ornamental cultivar.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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