Hybrid tea rose

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La Perla ®

Eleganza®

KORpenparo – Tim -Hermann Kordes

Pearlescent, soft cream-coloured petals with a delicate butter-yellow centre. - hybrid tea rose - light, subtly scented rose - soft, sweet aroma

– Pearlescent cream blooms with butter-yellow centres.
– Elegant, upright, bushy growth for beds.
– ADR-certified with strong disease resistance.
– Light, soft, sweet fragrance on warm days.
– Award-winning flower form and quality.
– Special feature: Decorated at Baden-Baden, Paris Bagatelle and St. Albans rose trials.
Exclusive finished product
La Perla ®
pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting
30,67 £
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La Perla ® Eleganza® – Hybrid Tea Rose Propagation Material

Eleganza own-root NEONATAL material of La Perla ® provides a premium bush-form foundation for nurseries targeting exclusive, flower-quality led hybrid tea ranges, with tray-rooted cuttings ideal for onward propagation into 5–7 litre containers and larger 40–50 litre statement specimens. This ADR-certified cultivar offers strong disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness suited to professional UK production, while its upright, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage support homogeneous, presentation-ready stands for retail and reseller channels. Large, very double, pearl-white blooms with butter-yellow centres underpin a high-end exhibition profile, and own-root longevity supports collection and project plantings where stable identity matters over multiple cropping cycles, aligning well with schemes exposed to wind and cold typical of Scottish and northern English sites.


Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail benches The large, very double, solitary blooms and stable cream colouring make La Perla ® highly suitable for premium hybrid tea presentation in 5–7 litre pots along the recommended container route. Own-root NEONATAL material supports year 1 root establishment, year 2 structural shoot build-up and year 3 full ornamental expression, giving growers a predictable calendar to time finished batches. The exclusive finished-product positioning and flower-quality focus align directly with branded retail and reseller assortments targeting higher price points for discerning rose customers in garden centres and specialist outlets, serving retail/reseller.
40–50 L specimen production for feature planting Upright, bushy growth with 3–5 strong framework canes lends itself to up-potting NEONATAL plants into 40–50 litre containers as high-value focal specimens. Own-root stability supports long service life in containers used for terrace, entrance and hospitality settings, reducing replacement frequency and supporting predictable capacity for contract growers. The recommended premium container route and exclusive positioning suit pre-booked orders for retail partners and project suppliers who require consistent, top-grade specimen roses for display and re-sale, supporting project-supply.
Flowerbed and park rose production for curated displays The dense, glossy dark green foliage and bushy habit allow La Perla ® to carry its exhibition-style flowers well in flowerbed and park contexts. Using NEONATAL material in nursery beds or mid-size containers enables efficient build-up of uniform batches for public and private schemes where low maintenance is specified. The cultivar’s low maintenance recommendation and H7 hardiness support schemes in exposed, cooler UK locations, a good fit for municipal and institutional plantings supplied via wholesale nursery partners, oriented to public-realm.
Urban green space schemes with exclusive accent planting Strong resistance to black spot and rust, combined with ADR certification, makes this cultivar a rational choice where chemical inputs must be minimised in urban projects. Its moderate heat tolerance with regular irrigation suits UK town and city plantings, particularly in designed beds or pocket parks. Running La Perla ® through the premium container route gives suppliers a clearly segmented, exclusive flower-quality product to offer to landscape contractors and local authorities seeking reliable, distinctive roses, tailored to landscape-contract.
Cut-flower and exhibition-oriented nursery lines As an exhibition hybrid tea with a recognised cut-flower profile, La Perla ® allows nurseries to develop specialist lines targeting exhibitors and advanced amateurs via retail partners. NEONATAL own-root material supports repeated cropping and renewal from a stable base, simplifying stock maintenance for these niche lines. The cultivar’s award record and emphasis on flower form and quality underpin a clear value story at point of sale for resellers aiming at the exhibition segment, well suited to specialist-retail.
Thematic and collection plantings in rose gardens The named parentage, ADR status and strong identity make La Perla ® an appropriate component in thematic Eleganza® or hybrid tea collections. Own-root propagation supports long-term clonal integrity and regeneration, valuable for show gardens and gene-bank style plantings. Routing NEONATAL plants through 5–7 litre or larger pots gives curators and collection owners uniform, presentation-ready bushes with exclusive finished-product positioning for cream-toned hybrid teas, aimed at collection-projects.
Wholesale production for northern and exposed UK regions H7 hardiness and USDA 5b performance support production for cooler, more exposed markets, helping wholesalers cover northern and higher-altitude demand. When NEONATAL material is grown on in premium containers, the result is robust, upright bushes suited to sites subject to wind and low winter temperatures, matching expectations in harsher Scottish and northern English schemes. This allows integrated nursery networks to plan reliable volumes for regional distribution and framework contracts, oriented to regional-wholesale.
Low-maintenance premium rose ranges for reseller brands The low maintenance recommendation, coupled with disease resistance and good colour retention, lends itself to private-label premium ranges where performance claims must be dependable. NEONATAL own-root starting material helps keep stands homogeneous and replacement rates low through multiple production cycles, important for large-scale programmes. When marketed as an exclusive, flower-quality led hybrid tea in 5–7 litre pots, La Perla ® strengthens the upper tier of branded assortments for national retail chains, dedicated to brand-programmes.

Finished-product ideas

  • Premium 5–7 L Eleganza® bench line – Own-root hybrid tea bushes with upright, bushy habit and large, pearl-cream blooms, grown via the recommended 5–7 litre premium container route for high-impact retail benches – target audience/channel: retail/reseller.
  • 40–50 L entrance specimen series – Long-lived own-root specimens in 40–50 litre containers showcasing dense dark foliage and exhibition-quality flowers, positioned as exclusive statement accents for driveways, hotels and venues – target audience/channel: landscape-contract and project-supply.
  • Hybrid tea collection concept – Curated Eleganza® collection sets featuring La Perla ® as the cream-toned ADR hybrid tea, propagated from NEONATAL material for stable identity and long-term show garden or thematic plantings – target audience/channel: collection-projects and public gardens.
  • Urban low-maintenance rose range – Disease-resistant, low-maintenance bushes produced in premium containers for parks and streetscapes where reliable foliage and flower quality are prioritised over intensive care – target audience/channel: public-realm and municipal procurement via wholesalers.
  • Exhibition and cut-stem support line – Bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong canes optimised for cutting long, high-quality stems for shows, grown on from NEONATAL stock to give consistent exhibition-standard blooms – target audience/channel: specialist-retail and enthusiast markets.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORpenparo, marketed as La Perla ® Eleganza® by W. Kordes’ Söhne, also listed under the ARS exhibition name La Perla for show and competition use.
Origin and breeding Bred in Germany in 2000 by Tim-Hermann Kordes from the cross ‘Pink Panther’ × ‘Arosia’; introduced and registered in 2008 by W. Kordes’ Söhne for garden and exhibition hybrid tea use.
Awards and recognition Holds ADR certification from 2009, with major trial successes including Baden-Baden Gold Medal 2009, Paris Bagatelle Bronze 2008 and RNRS St Albans Trial Ground Certificate 2009.
Growth and structural characteristics Upright, bushy shrub reaching approximately 80–110 cm in height and 50–75 cm spread, moderately thorny, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage providing good leaf mass and a solid visual framework.
Flower morphology Very double, solitary hybrid tea blooms with more than 40 petals, large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches, ball to pompon shaped, repeating well with a notably abundant second flush later in the season.
Colour data and phenology Pearlescent cream petals with a butter-yellow centre; buds greenish to cream-white, maturing to soft cream then light off-white, colour retention very good with only gentle fading and a persistent warm centre tone.
Fragrance and aroma Lightly but distinctly scented with a soft, sweet rose aroma; not a strong perfumed variety but provides a pleasant, unobtrusive fragrance compatible with close-planting and public-space use.
Hip characteristics Rose-hip formation generally very scant or absent; where formed, hips are small ellipsoids about 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red RHS 40A, with no significant ornamental or production value in most plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H7 with an estimated hardiness of about -26 to -23 °C, USDA zone 5b; resistant to black spot and rust, moderate against powdery mildew, with moderate heat tolerance if irrigated during extended drought periods.
Horticultural recommendations Recommended for flowerbeds, parks, specimen and urban green space use; maintenance requirement low, best produced as bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes, ideally via premium container routes from NEONATAL starts.

La Perla ® Eleganza® offers award-backed flower quality, strong disease resistance and hardy, upright bushes on a long-lived own-root base, giving nurseries predictable, low-replacement stands and making it a sound candidate for capacity planning and scheduling discussions.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: LA PERLA ® – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:14.03.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [966] 20-236 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "La Perla" means "the pearl" in Italian and Spanish and refers to the pearl-white shade of the flower.
Cultivar Synonym: Schloss Gödens Rose
Current Trade Name: La Perla ® Eleganza® KORpenparo
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea
Collection: Eleganza®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeder: Tim -Hermann Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes' Söhne
Breeding Year: Germany, 2000
Parentage: ‘Pink Panther’ × ‘Arosia’

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR certification (2009)
Competition and Show Awards: Baden-Baden – Gold Medal (2009); Paris Bagatelle – Bronze Medal (2008); St. Albans – RNRS Trial Ground Certificate (2009)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm)
Spread: 1.6-2.5ft (50-75 cm)
Growth Habit: upright, bushy
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on the behaviour of fully open flowers.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Shape: ball, pompon
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: w RHS code: 155D (outer), 11D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It reblooms well, with a plentiful second flush.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: cream
Flower Colour Description: Pearlescent, soft cream-coloured petals with a delicate butter-yellow centre.
Closed Bud: Greenish‑white to cream‑white toned, with a fresh, clean appearance.
Newly Opened Flower: A blend of ivory and pale buttercream with a warm undertone.
Full Bloom: Even, silky-sheen cream colour, deepening to a pale butter-yellow in the centre.
Before Fading: Pale off-white with a subtle ivory undertone.
Colour Fading Description: During opening the pearlescent, soft cream–butter colour gradually fades to a lightened off‑white, with a subtle buttery yellow remaining at the centre.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: light, subtly scented rose
Fragrance Character: soft, sweet aroma
Pollinator Attraction: Double (pompon) flowers with concealed stamens make this variety poorly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not explicitly state that it is pollinator-friendly.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal
Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)
Hip Comment: Rose‑hip formation is generally scant or absent; occasionally ellipsoid, 10–14 mm diameter, orange‑red (RHS 40A) rose hips may be produced.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in heat but requires regular watering during prolonged drought.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container
Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes
Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low.
Primary Uses: flowerbed, park, specimen, urban green space

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product
Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller
Main value proposition: Flower quality, form
LA PERLA ® – cream-coloured hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Pearlescent, soft cream-coloured petals with a delicate butter-yellow centre. - hybrid tea rose - light, subtly scented rose - soft, sweet aroma
Online rose purchase - cream - light, subtly scented rose - La Perla ® - hybrid tea rose - (2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) Flower shape: ball, pompon Winter hardiness: 6b cream - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered La Perla ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Tim -Hermann Kordes

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.


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