Wellenspiel ®

MärchenRosen®

KORwimcres – Tim -Hermann Kordes

Delicate, cool-toned, pastel pink shade. - nostalgia rose - moderate-strength, well-scented rose - sweetly spicy

– Light pink, globular nostalgia blooms in clusters
– Very double flowers with long-lasting colour
– Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust
– Good heat and drought tolerance, hardy to H7
– Upright, dense shrub ideal for beds and hedges
– Special feature: Award-winning, sweetly spicy fragrance with multiple international prizes.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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WELLENSPIEL ® – light pink nostalgia rose – KORwimcres

Romantic own-root propagation material of Wellenspiel® offers professional, tray-grown rooted cuttings for premium container programmes, combining colour-stable, light pink blooms, vigour suited to bush-trained, 3–5-cane production, and remontant flowering for season-long retail appeal; its very double, globular pompon flowers support premium positioning in exclusive finished products, while strong disease resistance and H7 hardiness deliver reliable performance in nursery beds, park and hedge projects, and thematic collections in regions where winters are severe and wind exposure is high; good heat and drought tolerance backs predictable scheduling in UK container lines, with own-root material maturing naturally from roots in year one, structural framework in year two, and full ornamental value from year three, supporting long-lived, low-replacement planting for wholesale partners and retail reseller networks.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container rose for retail / reseller programmes	The very double, globular flowers and consistent light pink colour support a premium nostalgia rose offer in 5–7 L pots, aligned to the recommended premium container route and exclusive finished product positioning. Own-root cuttings bush-trained to 3–5 strong canes give a balanced shrub suitable for launch-ready retail ranges, while disease resistance reduces crop loss and visible leaf damage in sales areas, reinforcing flower quality and form as the main value proposition for retail / reseller.
Rose beds and mixed borders in thematic / show gardens	Dense, upright growth to 100–140 cm with 70–100 cm spread delivers clear structure in bed and specimen plantings, fitting the primary uses of bed and specimen and supporting show-garden style layouts. Remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush sustains ornamental value through the selling season, while own-root stability and low maintenance needs allow nurseries to supply dependable material for thematic rose collections where long-term visual impact and cultivar identity underpin public-realm suppliers.
Low-maintenance hedging for parks and public landscapes	The combination of dense, dark green foliage, moderate prickliness and upright habit lends itself to structured hedging and park planting, directly in line with the primary hedge and park uses. Strong resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, plus low intervention needs, support large-scale public landscape contracts where maintenance budgets are constrained, and own-root durability gives stable, repeatable quality for framework plantings aimed at municipal project buyers.
Heat- and cold-resilient stock for UK-wide nursery networks	With H7 hardiness, USDA 5b and Swedish Zone 4 performance, Wellenspiel® is suitable for production for colder regions, while good heat and drought tolerance (with irrigation in prolonged dry spells) supports more exposed container sites. This combination helps nurseries plan uniform 5–7 L premium container crops for distribution into varied UK climates, giving reliable stands and low replacement rates to underpin capacity planning for nationwide nursery networks.
High-credibility romantic rose for exclusive brand segments	The nostalgia / Romantic rose commercial grouping, combined with premium gold cultivar quality rating and multiple European awards, offers a compelling story for exclusive finished product lines. Flower quality and form are the core value promise, and the remontant, large, clustered blooms enable distinct, high-impact bench presentation in premium containers, supporting differentiated branding in upper-tier assortments for garden-centre specialists.
Fragrant feature rose for collection and showcase plantings	Moderate, sweetly spicy fragrance paired with very double, pompon flowers in pastel pink gives strong sensory appeal for specimen and collection uses. As own-root propagation material, plants regenerate well after pruning and stress, allowing collection holders to maintain stands over many years with homogeneous appearance, while low disease pressure helps keep foliage clean in close-view display areas that target thematic rose gardens.
Colour-stable, light-pink lines for coordinated projects	The delicate, cool-toned pastel pink with good colour retention and only slight lightening in strong sun supports coordinated colour concepts across beds, hedges and park blocks. Uniform flower size and form help nurseries deliver consistent batches into premium container lines, while the bush-trained 3–5 cane structure simplifies grading and bench presentation for project-driven orders and curated collections serving landscape contractors.
Hip-bearing shrub for extended seasonal interest ranges	Moderately abundant, small orange-red spherical hips add discrete late-season interest, relevant where park and bed planting schemes seek value beyond the main flowering window. Own-root plants with strong winter hardiness maintain frameworks that berry reliably year after year, reducing replanting and safeguarding visual continuity in long-term schemes, which is attractive to stock planners serving public and institutional buyers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L nostalgia shrub – Own-root, bush-trained Wellenspiel® in 5–7 L pots, focused on flower quality, remontant performance and exclusive look, positioned as an upper-tier Romantic rose for branded retail benches – retail / reseller networks.
Hedging and park project line – Nursery blocks trained for hedge and park use, capitalising on disease resistance, dense foliage and hardiness to supply reliable, low-maintenance shrubs in consistent grades – municipal and public-realm suppliers.
Thematic collection feature rose – Curated batches for rose gardens and collection beds, leveraging pastel pink, award-backed Romantic appeal and own-root longevity to anchor long-term display plantings – thematic and show-garden operators.
Fragrant specimen container – Individually selected, well-branched shrubs in premium containers, marketed on sweetly spicy fragrance, globular bloom form and repeat flowering for high-impact focal points – independent garden centres.
Season-extended park shrub – Production geared to beds and mixed borders where hips and hardiness add off-season value, emphasising durable frameworks and low intervention for predictable multi-year schemes – landscape contractors and integrators.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Registered as KORwimcres, marketed as Wellenspiel® within the MärchenRosen® collection; shrub rose, nostalgia / Romantic commercial type, verified authenticity for professional propagation use.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, with unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2016 by W. Kordes’ Söhne for garden and landscape ornamental use.
Awards and recognition	Recognised at multiple European trials: second prize Baden bei Wien 2015, audience award The Hague 2017, silver medal and fragrance award Kortrijk 2018, merit Hradec Králové 2020, gold and audience awards Warsaw 2021.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright shrub habit reaching 100–140 cm in height and 70–100 cm spread, moderately thorny, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; self-cleaning behaviour not provided in the available data.
Flower morphology	Large, very double, globular to pompon blooms borne in clusters, with more than 40 petals; remontant character with a plentiful second flowering, providing extended ornamental display on established plants.
Colour data and phenology	Delicate light pastel pink with cool tone; icy-pink outer edges and deeper centre when opening, silvery-pink edging before fading, generally good colour retention with only slight lightening under intense sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma	Moderate-strength, sweetly spicy rose fragrance supports sensory value; very full, double flowers limit access to stamens, so it is not considered pollinator-friendly and is selected primarily for ornamental impact.
Hip characteristics	Produces moderately abundant, small spherical hips around 5–8 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red; hips contribute subtle late-season interest in shrub and park plantings where fruiting is appreciated.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4), with good heat tolerance, needing regular watering only during extended drought.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for hedge, specimen, bed and park uses with low maintenance requirements; supplied as bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes, best routed into premium 5–7 L containers for exclusive finished products.

WELLENSPIEL ® offers award-backed flower quality, strong disease resistance and reliable hardiness on a regenerative own-root base, giving predictable, long-lived premium shrubs for which we would be pleased to coordinate capacity and scheduling with you.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: WELLENSPIEL ® – light pink nostalgia rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:15.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [526] 20-356 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name means "Hullámjáték" in German.

Cultivar Synonym: Tallulah

Registered Cultivar Name: KORwimcres

Original Trade Name: Wellenspiel®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Wellenspiel ® MärchenRosen® KORwimcres

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Wellenspiel®

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: nostalgia rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose; garden ornamental

Collection: MärchenRosen®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes' Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 2016

Registration Year: 2016

Breeder: Tim -Hermann Kordes

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne

Breeding Year: -

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Baden bei Wien (AT) – Second prize (2015); The Hague (NL) – Audience Award (2017); Kortrijk (BE) – Silver medal and Fragrance Award (2018); Hradec Králové (CZ) – Certificate of Merit (2020); Warsaw (PL) – Gold medal and Audience Award (2021)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Spread: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: globular, pompon

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS-code: lp RHS-code: 65C (outer), 65B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: This rose is remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: light-pink

Flower Colour Description: Delicate, cool-toned, pastel pink shade.

Closed Bud: Pale pastel pink with a subtle pearlescent sheen.

Newly Opened Flower: Clear, icy-pink outer petal edge with a slightly deeper centre.

Full Bloom: Uniform light pink, softer on the inner petals and brighter on the outer ones.

Before Fading: A soft, silky silvery‑pink tone appears on the petal edges.

Colour Fading Description: The colour is generally long-lasting; in strong sunlight it may only lighten slightly.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: moderate-strength, well-scented rose

Fragrance Character: sweetly spicy

Pollinator Attraction: Fully double blooms do not attract pollinators because the very full flower form conceals and restricts access to the stamens, reducing nectar and pollen availability.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Not pollinator-friendly. High ornamental value variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-8 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Moderately abundant, 5–8 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red rose hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; during prolonged drought it requires regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.

Primary Uses: hedge, specimen, bed, park

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

WELLENSPIEL ® – light pink nostalgia rose - Kordes

Delicate, cool-toned, pastel pink shade. - nostalgia rose - moderate-strength, well-scented rose - sweetly spicy

Online rose purchase - light-pink - moderate-strength, well-scented rose - Wellenspiel ® - nostalgia rose - (3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Flower shape: globular, pompon Winter hardiness: 6b light-pink - W. Kordes' Söhne (Germany) nostalgia rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Wellenspiel ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Tim -Hermann Kordes

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Wholesale of cuttings

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.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)