Uniform, pure snow-white shade with a slight creamy glow toward the centre of the petals. - groundcover rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic, rosy character
– Award‑winning white groundcover for beds and borders.
– Compact, bushy habit for neat, low hedging.
– Self‑cleaning blooms reduce deadheading work.
– Dense, glossy dark foliage for strong contrast.
– Good colour retention, stays pure snow‑white.
– Special feature: Multi‑medal winner with ADR and RHS Award of Garden Merit recognition.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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ESCIMO® – white groundcover rose – Kordes
This multi-award-winning Escimo® groundcover brings reliable white flowering to everyday gardens with a bushy, spreading habit that quickly knits into a low, tidy carpet. Its clusters of small, double blooms open from creamy buds to pure snow-white, then drop cleanly, so the plant stays orderly with very little deadheading. Bred by Kordes and supplied as a premium own-root plant, it settles steadily and supports a long-lived planting that improves year after year. Give it decent drainage to cope with typical British rainfall and it will reward you with dense, glossy foliage and dependable performance in beds, borders and front-of-house plantings. In the first year it concentrates on rooting, the second on building structure, and by the third season you enjoy its full ornamental value as an easy, quietly elegant presence in the garden for busy beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Freshly opened Escimo® bloom with pure white petals and a soft creamy centre.
Escimo® rose flower with a very light, classic rosy fragrance.
Escimo® rose in closed bud stage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden groundcover
Forms a low, bushy mat that keeps soil covered and reduces weeding, with self-cleaning white clusters that always look neat from the pavement. Ideal to frame paths, drives and entrances with a calm, bright effect for the style-conscious homeowner
Edging for mixed borders
Its spreading habit and modest height create a soft white edge in front of taller shrubs and perennials, tying mixed cottage-style plantings together. Glossy dark foliage sets off stronger colours while needing only light seasonal pruning, suiting the relaxed gardener
Small bed or island feature
Planted in groups of 3–5, the even snow-white colour gives a simple, unified look that is easy to plan and maintain. Over a few seasons it fills gaps steadily, building a durable base without complex techniques, which reassures the tentative beginner
Low informal hedge
At 60–100 cm high it links drives, paths or lawn edges with a low, flowering line that is easy to keep in shape with one light prune a year. Own-root plants reshoot well after trimming, supporting a long service life for the practical planner
Containers and large pots
Suited to generously sized containers of at least 40–50 litres where its compact, spreading growth and self-cleaning flowers give a clean look on patios or balconies. Reliable repeat bloom with basic watering and feeding fits the busy urban owner
Family play-area borders
Dense branching and moderate thorns make a defined, low planting edge that visually separates play spaces from beds without creating a tall barrier. Its tidy habit and modest maintenance needs suit time-pressed parents wanting simple boundaries for the active family
Low-maintenance mass planting
Designed for wider coverage at 1–1.2 plants/m², it slowly knits together into a coherent carpet that suppresses many weeds. Once established and properly drained for typical British wet spells, it offers reliable structure with limited intervention for the cost-aware buyer
Long-term rose schemes
As an own-root shrub it regenerates well from the base, maintaining its character without graft issues and responding flexibly to different pruning styles. Once the first-year rooting and second-year framework are in place, it becomes a stable element for the forward-looking planner
Styling ideas
White-carpet entry – Use a short row along the drive, underplanting with dwarf heuchera for foliage contrast and an easy, evergreen welcome – ideal for busy householders
Cottage border ribbon – Thread a loose line in front of taller pink verbena and traditional perennials to create a soft white ribbon tying mixed colours together – perfect for cottage-garden enthusiasts
Patio focus pot – Plant three Escimo® in a single 50-litre terracotta container for a dome of white above glossy foliage that stays smart with little deadheading – suited to balcony and patio dwellers
Monochrome corner – Combine with silver Artemisia ‘Nana’ and pale paving to build a restrained, all-light scheme that looks composed year-round with minimal input – appealing to lovers of calm, neutral designs
Family-friendly frame – Edge a lawn or play area with a low band of Escimo® that defines space without blocking sightlines, keeping borders neat yet uncomplicated – helpful for young families
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Escimo® (also marketed as Heckenzauber®), registered as KORmifari, a white groundcover shrub rose from the Heckenzauber® collection with ARS exhibition name Escimo®.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes III in Germany (1991) and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 2006; parentage not published but selected for garden performance and reliable groundcover habit.
Awards and recognition
Gold medals at Barcelona, Monza and Rome (2005), Gold Standard 2006, Tokyo special prize 2007, RHS Award of Garden Merit 2012, plus ADR certification for overall garden reliability.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, spreading shrub 60–100 cm high and 80–140 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; good self-cleaning keeps the plant looking tidy with minimal deadheading.
Flower morphology
Small, double, flat flowers (approx. 0.5–1.5 in) produced in clusters; 26–39 petals give a full look, with remontant repeat flowering providing abundant second flushes across the season.
Colour data and phenology
Snow-white blooms with a soft creamy glow at the petal base (RHS NN155A, 158C); buds are cream-tinged, opening bright white then gently fading to matte pure white with generally good colour retention.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak fragrance with a light classic rosy character only faintly noticeable on close inspection; primarily grown for its visual effect rather than scent or pollinator value in mixed plantings.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small hips form, spherical and red, about 6–10 mm in diameter; not typically a major ornamental feature but can add a discreet seasonal detail in late season if left unpruned.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a, Swedish Zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from good airflow and basic preventive care in humid sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to sunny beds, borders, edging and urban plantings; plant 1–1.2 per m² for groundcover. Prefers well-drained soil, regular watering in dry spells and occasional pest and disease checks as needed.
ESCIMO® – white groundcover rose offers neat, self-cleaning flowering, a compact spreading habit and durable own-root growth that settles in for the long term, making it a thoughtful choice for a straightforward, dependable planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ESCIMO® – white groundcover rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Gold Standard (2006) – gold medal; Barcelona (2005) – gold medal; Monza (2005) – gold medal; Rome (2005) – gold medal; Tokyo (2007) – special prize; Barcelona (2005) – silver medal; Baden‑Baden (2005) – Certificat de Mérite; Orléans (2010) – RHS Award of
Pollinator Attraction:
According to the descriptions, its double (fully double) flower form and reduced stamen accessibility make it less attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially obscure the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
