CHERRY LADY® – deep pink hybrid tea rose – Kordes
With its intensely cherry-pink blooms and neat, upright habit, CHERRY LADY® brings classic rose elegance to family gardens without complicated care. Bred by Kordes for reliable flowering, it performs well in typical British borders, coping steadily even where winds and showers bring extra humidity during the season. Large, very double blooms appear in generous clusters, perfect for cutting and for adding a rich focal point near paths or front doors. As an own-root plant it settles in for a long lifespan, regenerating naturally and building a stable, well-furnished shrub over time. With medium maintenance needs focused mainly on deadheading, it suits busy gardeners who still want strong impact from summer to autumn. Over the first few years it concentrates on roots, then bushy shoots, before reaching full ornamental presence in the third year as a confident, long-term garden feature.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal shrub |
The upright habit and dense, dark green foliage create a tidy front-garden presence that looks good from the pavement and from indoors. Large, very double cherry-pink blooms give an elegant, “proper rose” look with moderate upkeep, ideal for appearance-focused beginners. |
| Small mixed border in a family garden |
Its compact 70–95 cm height and 50–70 cm spread allow easy placement among perennials without swamping neighbouring plants. Repeat flowering ensures there is always colour weaving through cottage-style combinations, suiting space-conscious homeowners. |
| Classic rose-and-perennial cottage bed |
Cherry-pink clusters blend beautifully with traditional partners such as yarrow, coneflowers and Russian sage, giving an informal, romantic effect. The medium maintenance level is manageable in relaxed schemes that still value summer-long colour for gardeners. |
| Feature rose for cutting garden |
Large, ball-shaped, very double flowers on strong stems make excellent vase material, with clusters allowing several stems per cut. The mild, clean fragrance is pleasant indoors and the remontant habit keeps fresh blooms coming, rewarding practical users. |
| Small group planting (1–3 shrubs) |
Planting two or three shrubs at the recommended distances creates a coherent, rounded mass of colour that reads as one feature from across the garden. The consistent cherry-pink tones and glossy foliage give a polished look that flatters design-conscious owners. |
| Low front-of-border hedge |
With a planting distance of about 45 cm, it forms an orderly, flowering ribbon along paths or driveways. The uniform height and repeat flushes provide a structured edge without needing complex pruning, appealing to time-pressed households. |
| Large container on patio or terrace |
Its upright, bushy shape suits a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres, where regular watering keeps flowering reliable through warm spells. The showy blooms and neat outline give strong visual return in compact outdoor spaces for urban residents. |
| Season-long colour anchor in mixed plantings |
With good colour retention and abundant second flushes, it provides dependable cherry-pink highlights from early summer into autumn, even in changeable, damp weather with frequent showers and breezes. This continuity helps stabilise the look of beds for style-conscious beginners. |
Styling ideas
- Cherry-border – Combine CHERRY LADY® with white or soft-pink perennials to emphasise its rich deep-pink flowers and upright shape – ideal for tidy front-garden lovers.
- Cottage-duo – Plant alongside purple coneflower and Russian sage for an easy, romantic cottage mixture that still keeps a clear structure – perfect for relaxed family gardeners.
- Pathway-ribbon – Use a short, low hedge along a path, repeating shrubs at regular intervals to create a formal yet friendly welcome – suited to symmetry-minded homeowners.
- Patio-centre – Grow one shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot with gravel mulch, where repeat blooms and glossy foliage become a patio focal point – great for balcony and terrace residents.
- Cutting-corner – Dedicate a sunny bed with 3–5 plants spaced for access, providing a steady supply of long-stemmed blooms for vases – appealing to home floristry enthusiasts.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORladcher, marketed as CHERRY LADY® Eleganza®. ARS exhibition name Cherry Lady. Part of the Eleganza® collection of garden-worthy hybrid tea roses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unnamed seedlings. Registered 2015 and introduced after 2015, selected for garden performance and exhibition value. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded exhibition hybrid tea with multiple awards: silver medals at Monza and Kortrijk 2012, plus Grand Prix Armand Zinsch and Prestige de la Rose awards in Lyon 2012. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub 70–95 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles. Forms a well-filled, compact bush suitable for borders and hedging. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double blooms with over 40 petals, ball to pompon shaped and mostly borne in clusters. Classified as remontant, with a generous second flush and good garden impact for cutting. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep cherry-pink to intense deep pink, ARS DP, RHS 67A–67C. Buds dark cherry-pink, opening vivid with lighter centres; colour lightens slightly in strong sun, staying vivid in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate, clean rose fragrance of mild strength, noticeable at close range without overwhelming nearby seating areas. Primarily grown for colour and form, with scent as a refined supporting feature. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually low because the blooms are very double, but where hips form they are small, spherical, red, about 8–12 mm across, contributing discreet seasonal interest in late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b). Black spot resistance rated good; powdery mildew and rust medium. Performs acceptably in heat with watering during prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers sunny positions with well-drained soil. Medium maintenance: regular deadheading improves self-cleaning. Plant 50 cm apart in borders, 45 cm for low hedges or 90 cm as a single specimen. |
CHERRY LADY® offers rich cherry-pink blooms, compact upright growth and season-long repeat flowering on a durable own-root plant, making it a considered choice if you want a long-lived, easy-care rose for your garden.
