Cream-white base with a pale yellow inner zone and a subtle pink rim. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - pleasant character
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– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir First Prize Baden bei Wien 2014, rós préimhe le hard‑rátáil airgid.
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ATHENA® – cream-pink hybrid tea rose – Kordes
Soft rains, pale petals and gentle light meet in ATHENA®, a cream‑pink hybrid tea that brings a sense of calm elegance to Irish cottage borders and compact city front gardens. Its beautifully formed, high‑centred blooms repeat reliably across the season, so You enjoy generous flowering even in cooler summers with frequent showers and steady humidity. On its own roots this rose offers reassuring longevity, quietly building strength below ground in the first year, then extending graceful shoots and, by the third season, settling into its full ornamental presence. Medium maintenance and good black spot resistance mean less fussing and more time to savour the subtly scented blooms on Your daily garden walk.
ATHENA® in freshly opened bloom with creamy-white petals and a pale pink edge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose near the front door
Use ATHENA® as a welcoming focal point by the front step, where its upright habit and large, exhibition-style blooms are easy to admire on the way in and out; ideal for a tidy, low-effort entrance for the busy homeowner.
Romantic cottage-garden border
Plant in a mixed border with catmint and low perennials so the cream-pink flowers float above a soft haze of blue and green for a classic, “girly” cottage look that stays charming with modest care for the relaxed gardener.
Cutting patch for home bouquets
The long-stemmed, high-centred flowers are perfect for cutting, allowing You to fill vases indoors with pastel blooms while the shrub reblooms steadily, suiting the home bouquet lover.
Small specimen in lawn or gravel
Planted alone with 85 cm space all round, ATHENA® becomes a neat, upright specimen that reads clearly from a distance and needs only occasional deadheading, matching the needs of the minimalist gardener.
Low, formal rose bed
At 50–70 cm spread and around 1 m high, it lines up well in rows or blocks for a structured effect; regular spacing creates a calm rhythm and medium care demands suit the orderly planner.
Hedge-style planting along a path
Set at about 50 cm apart, ATHENA® forms a low, flowered boundary guiding visitors along paths; the repeat flushing of pastel blooms pairs well with Irish light and frequent soft rain for the pathway designer.
Large container on patios or balconies
In a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, this own-root shrub offers lasting structure and repeat flowers near seating areas, rewarding the urban balcony owner.
Long-term planting in family gardens
Own-root growth supports a long-lived shrub that can regenerate from the base after pruning or weather damage, gradually improving from year to year with modest inputs for the future-focused gardener.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE TRIO – Combine ATHENA® with blue catmint and soft grasses for an airy, romantic edge to a path – ideal for lovers of relaxed, informal planting.
PASTEL BORDER – Mix with ‘Annabelle’ hydrangeas and pale foxgloves to echo its cream-pink tones – suited to those who enjoy harmonious, gentle colour schemes.
FORMAL LINE – Plant in a straight row along a drive or front path with clipped box for structure – perfect for gardeners who like a neat, classic look.
STATEMENT POT – Grow a single shrub in a 50‑litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base – attractive for balcony and patio owners seeking easy elegance.
BOUQUET CORNER – Dedicate a sunny corner to ATHENA® and other hybrid teas to supply cut flowers – appealing to home florists who enjoy arranging their own roses.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, Eleganza® collection. Registered as RühKOR, traded as Athena® Eleganza® RühKOR. Exhibition hybrid tea type acknowledged by the American Rose Society.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, 2002 from an own seedling crossed with ‘Helmut Schmidt’. Introduced in Germany in 2014; registered earlier in 2004.
Awards and recognition
First Prize awarded in 2014 at Baden bei Wien, Austria, confirming its ornamental value and exhibition-quality flower form under Central European conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub 85–115 cm tall, 50–70 cm wide. Dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems. Weak self‑cleaning, so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms, typically 7–10 cm across with more than 40 petals. Mostly solitary flowers; remontant with a generous second flush in season.
Colour data and phenology
Cream-white base with pale yellow inner tones and a fine pink rim. Buds cream with pink tips; colour holds well, fading only slightly to softer pastels even in strong summer light.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, pleasant fragrance of classic rose character; noticeable at close range but not overpowering, making it suitable near doors, windows and seating without overwhelming enclosed spaces.
Hip characteristics
Due to very double blooms, hips are sparse; when formed they are small, ovoid, 10–14 mm, and orange‑red, offering only modest autumn interest rather than a major ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7; USDA 5b; Swedish Zone 4). Disease resistance medium overall, with good resistance to black spot and rust but only moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, open positions with well-drained soil. Medium maintenance, needing occasional pest and disease checks and deadheading. Spacing 50–85 cm depending on use; prefers regular watering.
ATHENA® offers elegant, repeat-flowering cream-pink blooms, reliable hardiness and long-lived own-root growth; a thoughtful choice if You would like a graceful yet undemanding rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ATHENA® – cream-pink hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double flower form makes it poorly attractive to pollinators because the densely packed petals restrict access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to double flowers; occasionally an ovoid, orange‑red rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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