Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® is one of the most seductive fragrant roses created by the famous German house W. Kordes’ Söhne. Part of the prestigious Parfuma® collection, the variety combines nostalgic, romantically pink flowers with an exceptionally intense and complex fragrance.
The flowers are very full, elegant, and rich in petals, possessing a romantic appearance reminiscent of old roses. The shade is a bright medium pink, delicate and refined, and the flowers reach approximately 8–10 cm in diameter.
An important advantage of the variety is the flower's good performance in rainy conditions. Kordes specifically highlights that the flowers retain their shape and beauty well even during periods of precipitation.
However, the true signature of the Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® rose is its extraordinary fragrance.
The aroma begins with a classic rose scent, layered with spicy and distinct notes of anise, with a subtle impression reminiscent of licorice. At the heart of the fragrance appears a fine, velvety note of fresh apple, and as the flower opens, the spicy character gradually gives way to brighter, more delicate fruity accents.
The fragrance is very strong, fruity, and spicy, with Kordes indicating maximum intensity particularly at midday and in the evening.
The blooming is repeated, with the plant producing new waves of flowers throughout the season.
Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® forms a compact, bushy shrub with an upright habit, reaching approximately 80 cm in height and 50 cm in width. Due to its balanced dimensions, it is suitable for borders, flowerbeds, group plantings, and gardens dedicated to fragrant roses.
For mass plantings, Kordes recommends approximately 4–5 plants/m².
The qualities of the variety were confirmed by receiving the prestigious ADR certification in 2015, one of the most demanding European rose evaluation systems, in which varieties are tested for several years without the use of fungicide treatments.
Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® is also very hardy, making it suitable for numerous European climatic regions.
Through its romantic flowers, repeated blooming, and above all, its extraordinary fragrance, Rosengräfin Marie Henriette® is the ideal choice for rose lovers who consider fragrance just as important as the beauty of the flower.
