Warm yellow shade with a copper tinge and a faint peach undertone. - flowerbed grandiflora rose - moderately strong, well-scented rose - rosy character
– Warm copper-yellow blooms with peach tones.
– Very double rosette flowers in clusters.
– Long flowering season with abundant rebloom.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in summer.
– Hardy shrub rose suitable for UK climates.
– Special feature: Moderately strong rosy fragrance for borders and cutting.
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La Villa Cotta® MärchenRosen® – copper-yellow bedding grandiflora rose
This copper-yellow grandiflora shrub rose brings a warm, cottage-style glow to family gardens, combining upright structure with generously clustered rosette blooms that repeat in reliable flushes from summer into autumn. Bred by Kordes, it offers good heat tolerance for UK summers and copes well in exposed beds where strong winds and rain demand solid anchoring and sturdy stems. Medium maintenance needs align well with “plant and enjoy” routines: with simple seasonal care, its own-root base develops steadily—roots first, then stronger shoots, and by the third year a full, rounded display of ornamental colour that settles gracefully into classic borders and front gardens.
La Villa Cotta® shows a very double, rosette-shaped bloom with a well-filled centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Its upright habit and 100–140 cm height give instant presence without overwhelming a small front garden, while warm copper-yellow blooms read clearly from the pavement and front gate, suiting visually minded beginners and busy homeowners.
Small bedding groups (3–5 plants)
Planted in drifts at 65 cm spacing, clusters of large rosette flowers create a unified block of colour; the remontant flowering keeps these beds lively across the season with modest maintenance for time-poor but style-conscious gardeners.
Mixed cottage-style borders
The copper-yellow and peach tones weave easily among perennials and shrubs, pairing well with purples and blues; good heat tolerance and sturdy stems avoid flopping in typical British summer spells, reassuring less experienced gardeners.
Low, informal hedge
At around 55 cm planting distance, the upright, moderately dense foliage knits into a soft, flowering line that defines paths or drives, ideal where a tidy but welcoming boundary is wanted by practical-minded families.
Feature rose in large containers
In pots of at least 40–50 litres, it forms a vertical accent with repeat flowering and moderate care needs; this suits patios, townhouses and rented spaces where flexible, movable planting is important for urban residents.
Cut flowers for the house
The very double, rosette blooms with moderately strong rosy fragrance make elegant indoor stems; plentiful clusters allow regular cutting through the season, appealing to those who enjoy simple home arranging and fragrant bouquets.
Long-term structural planting
The own-root plant builds a stable shrub over years, regenerating well from pruning and coping with typical UK winters, giving a dependable, long-lived presence that suits patient planners and future-focused owners.
Weather-resilient family beds
Firm, upright growth and good heat tolerance help it perform in open or breezier positions, providing colour even where wind and heavy rain might test other roses, increasing confidence for cautious new gardeners.
Styling ideas
Copper Glow Border – Combine La Villa Cotta® with purple loosestrife and blue salvia for a warm–cool contrast that highlights its copper-yellow clusters – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Front-Door Welcome – Plant a pair in large 50-litre containers by the entrance for vertical structure, fragrance and repeat colour – perfect for busy homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
Soft Hedge Line – Use a loose row along a path, underplant with low catmint to soften the base and echo the warm tones – suited to families wanting an informal but defined boundary.
Patio Scent Corner – Group one rose with lavender and dwarf grasses in pots to enjoy fragrance and texture on a compact terrace – great for urban residents making the most of small spaces.
Cutting Patch Accent – Place a small group within a mixed cutting bed, adding coppery, rosette blooms to vases alongside foxgloves and cosmos – appealing to beginners discovering home flower arranging.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
La Villa Cotta® MärchenRosen®, registered as KORbamflu, grandiflora / modern shrub bed rose; ARS exhibition name La Villa Cotta®, commercial flowerbed grandiflora type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (Germany, 2002), from unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling; introduced and distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 2013.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub, around 100–140 cm tall and 75–105 cm wide; moderately dense, slightly glossy foliage with RHS 147A–137B tones; moderately thorny shoots, forming a balanced garden shrub.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals, typically held in clusters; flower size L (approximately 2.75–3.95 in), with abundant remontant flowering in successive flushes through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Warm copper-yellow with peachy undertones; buds deep yellow with rosy-orange tint, opening to copper-yellow centres and salmon-pink outer petals; colour holds well with minimal fading, slight pink tinge on outer petals.
Fragrance and aroma
Moderately strong rosy fragrance, noticeable at close range and around seating areas in still air; primarily ornamental rather than for perfume use, but adds clear scent value to paths and terraces.
Hip characteristics
Very double flowers limit hip formation; only occasional, very small hips of around 0–5 mm may develop, so decorative fruit effect should be considered negligible in planting designs.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); good heat tolerance but needs watering in prolonged drought; moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust with routine care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; spacing 65 cm for mass planting, 55 cm for hedges, 100 cm as a specimen; suitable for borders, groups, containers and cutting, with medium maintenance needs.
La Villa Cotta® offers repeat copper-yellow blooms, upright structure and dependable long-term growth on its own roots, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a lasting, easy-going rose feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LA VILLA COTTA ® – copper‑yellow bedding grandiflora rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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.
