The petals are a vivid, full cherry-red shade with a slightly darker centre. - bedding floribunda rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - pleasant, harmonious character
– Vivid cherry-red blooms with strong colour hold
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for bedding
– Very double, cup-shaped clusters of flowers
– Medium, pleasant fragrance adds extra charm
– Proven winner with ADR and gold medals
– Special feature: Exceptionally hardy down to –29 °C, reliable in colder gardens.
Supports local wildlife – Long-term garden plan
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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CHERRY GIRL® – cherry-red bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Cherry Girl® brings vivid colour to compact, tidy front gardens, forming a bushy, upright shrub that suits modest British plots where managing heavier soils and improving drainage is often part of everyday gardening. Its medium-sized, very double blooms open in generous clusters, creating a continuous band of colour around paths, drives and low borders with a strong remontant habit that refills gaps after the first flush. Bred by Kordes and supplied as a premium own-root plant, it is ideal for long-term planning, settling steadily into beds and mixed cottage-style schemes so you can enjoy dependable structure without frequent replanting. Well rooted in a 2-litre pot, it is straightforward to establish: focus on moisture, feeding and basic protection and let the plant build its roots in year one, push stronger, more branched growth in year two and deliver its full ornamental effect by year three, supporting both classic and more contemporary garden design.
Cherry Girl® showing its freshly opened cherry-red bloom.
Dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage of Cherry Girl®.
Cherry Girl® stem with moderately thorny shoots.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal bed near the entrance
The vivid cherry-red clusters draw the eye immediately, giving a welcoming focus beside a path or front door without needing large planting space. Its compact, bushy habit keeps the outline neat, ideal for smaller British front gardens seeking strong first impressions for beginners.
Low, compact flowering hedge along paths or driveways
Regularly spaced plants form a tidy, low hedge that defines boundaries and softens hard edges with dense foliage and repeat-flowering display. The upright, bushy growth knits together quickly at the recommended spacing, giving a structured, ornamental line that remains manageable in height for homeowners.
Small mixed cottage-style border with perennials
The rose’s strong colour and medium-sized clusters weave well with perennials such as daylilies and lamb’s ear, adding a romantic cottage feel in limited space. Own-root robustness supports long-term combinations without frequent reworking, suiting those who want enduring plant partnerships for stylists.
Bedding groups of 3–5 plants in family gardens
Planting small groups creates an intense block of colour that reads clearly from windows or seating areas. The bushy, compact stature makes it easy to maintain as a simple flowering island bed, delivering reliable visual impact from a modest number of plants for busy-gardeners.
Seasonal highlight near patios and seating areas
The medium, very double blooms with their pleasant, noticeable fragrance make this cultivar well suited to spots where people sit and pass close by. Clusters appear repeatedly through the season, keeping patio areas lively and scented without the need for complex shaping for relaxation-seekers.
Feature rose in large containers (minimum 40–50 litres)
In a sufficiently large container with quality compost and careful watering, the compact, upright habit translates well to terraces and paved front gardens. This allows strong cherry-red colour in places with limited soil, provided consistent feeding and disease protection are maintained for balcony-owners.
Long-term structural planting in rose and shrub schemes
As an own-root bedding floribunda, it builds a stable framework over the years, regenerating from its base if pruned harder or after winter damage. This long-lived structure supports long-range garden plans, letting you integrate it confidently into permanent mixed rose plantings for planners.
Border positions exposed to wind and passing showers
The compact, well-branched shape and dense foliage help the plant stay upright and visually coherent in typical British changeable weather, coping with blustery days and rainfall without looking ragged, as long as soil structure and moisture are managed sensibly for family-gardens.
Styling ideas
Cherry-ribbon border – Run a single row along a path, underplant with lamb’s ear for silvery contrast and soft texture – ideal for homeowners wanting a crisp, contemporary twist on cottage style.
Doorstep welcome – Group three plants by the front entrance with low evergreen euonymus behind to frame the display – suited to busy owners who want instant, high-impact colour near the door.
Patio perfume – Plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing groundcover at the rim to highlight blooms and scent around seating – perfect for small-plot gardeners focused on patio relaxation.
Cottage patch – Mix with daylily clumps and airy grasses in a small bed for layered texture and continuous interest – for cottage-garden lovers seeking classic charm in compact spaces.
Family colour block – Create a rectangular bed of 5–7 plants for a bold, easy-to-read splash of red visible from indoors – good for families wanting simple, reliable structure without complex design.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as KORkosieb, marketed as Cherry Girl® Bedding rose KORkosieb; shrub / bedding rose exhibition category, ARS exhibition name Cherry Girl.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany; parentage unknown seedling × ‘KORparesni’ (Rosenprofessor Sieber®); introduced and registered internationally in 2009.
Awards and recognition
Holds ADR certification from 2007 and has received the Golden Rose of Hradec gold medal alongside further gold and silver medals at international rose trials.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright, bushy shrub reaching about 85–115 cm in height and 55–85 cm spread, with moderately thorny stems and dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage for good visual presence.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped flowers with 40+ petals produced in clusters; strongly remontant with an abundant second flowering, giving repeated displays through the growing season.
Colour data and phenology
Cherry-red blooms (ARS MR, RHS 53A–53C) with deeper buds and a slightly darker centre; colour holds well, then lightens to paler cherry-red and purplish-crimson tones as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, pleasant and harmonious fragrance noticeable at close range, combining with the dense clusters of very double blooms to give a satisfying sensory effect in seating or path-side locations.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips produced after flowering, around 6–9 mm in diameter; decorative in a subtle way, adding seasonal interest in late summer and early autumn when present.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection; winter hardy to approximately –29 to –26 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA zone 5a) under normal conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to bedding, hedging and small groups; allow 40–75 cm spacing depending on use, with 4.2–4.8 plants/m² for mass planting, combined with attentive feeding, watering and protective spraying.
CHERRY GIRL® – cherry-red bedding floribunda rose offers compact structure, repeat flowering and enduring own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice if you value colour, form and long-term coherence in a family garden.
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are a vivid, full cherry-red shade with a slightly darker centre.
Closed Bud:
The closed buds are deep, velvety cherry red, with a slightly darker shade at their tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
A subtle lighter cherry red appears on the outer petals, while the inner petals remain an intensely rich colour.
Full Bloom:
When fully open a uniform, vivid cherry-red colour predominates, with the reverse of the petals a paler shade.
Before Fading:
The colour of the ageing petals lightens, tending towards a pale cherry-red and crimson tone.
Colour Fading Description:
For most of the bloom it remains a vivid cherry red, but before fading it lightens to a pale cherry red and, in places, to a purplish tone.
Pollinator Attraction:
Fully double (40+ petals) blooms have limited attraction for pollinators because the double flower form conceals the stamens and reduces nectar and pollen accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double (40+ petals); the flowers mostly conceal the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited.
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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