Uniform, pure white shade that remains throughout the entire flowering cycle. - polyantha bedding rose - mild, understated scented rose - softly sweet scent
– Pure, snow‑white bláthanna i mbraislí dlútha.
– Athbhláthú iontaofa le dara tonnta flúirseach.
– Fás torrach, íseal, foirfe do leapacha.
– Cruthú féin‑ghlanadh maith, cúram níos éasca.
– Boladh bog milis, mín agus discréideach.
– Gné speisialta: Cultivar polyantha clasaiceach ó 1901, buaiteoir comórtais seó rósanna le blianta fada.
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KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose
Imagine stepping outside after a shower of rain, the garden washed in soft light and dotted with clusters of white pompon blooms: that is the quiet charm of KATHARINA ZEIMET®, an easy-going bedding rose that slips naturally into Irish cottage borders and neat Dublin front gardens. Its compact, bushy habit and glossy dark foliage stay neat with minimal fuss, while the good self-cleaning of the flowers keeps the plant looking fresh without constant deadheading. Flowering begins early and repeats generously through our short summers, providing reliable colour even when days turn cool and grey, and it takes typical Irish rainfall and heavier soils in its stride when you give it decent drainage. Grown on its own roots, it is built for a long garden life, quietly regenerating from the base and holding its ornamental value with less intervention over the years. A softly sweet, mild fragrance lends a feeling of cheerful contentment as the plant moves from its first year of root-building, through stronger second-year shoots, to full cottage-garden personality by the third.
Katharina Zeimet at full bloom, with clusters of pure white flowers.
Freshly opened white bloom of Katharina Zeimet
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden bedding strip along a path or driveway
The compact, bushy shape and modest height form a tidy, low hedge of snow-white clusters that never overwhelm narrow urban spaces, yet still look generous from the pavement, ideal for beginners and busy homeowners.
Cottage-style mixed border in a family back garden
Regular repeat flowering and good self-cleaning keep colour coming between perennials with little deadheading, creating a relaxed cottage effect that suits Ireland’s stop–start summers and time-poor but enthusiastic hobby-gardeners.
Low informal hedge to edge a lawn or patio
Even spacing at about 50 cm gives a soft, snow-white edging that stays dense and leafy from top to bottom, offering a gentle visual barrier for play spaces while remaining easy to trim for practical-minded families.
Own-root, long-lived feature in a small garden scheme
The own-root form reshoots reliably from the base, avoiding weak graft unions and helping the plant recover from winter or accidental damage, appealing to those who value durability and low replacement costs as thoughtful planners.
Large container on a terrace, balcony or doorstep
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, this compact rose forms a rounded dome of white blooms with minimal pruning, suiting renters and city dwellers wanting a refined yet straightforward accent as style-conscious urbanites.
Mass planting in public-view or shared front spaces
Uniform, low bushes planted in groups create a cohesive, high-impact “white cloud” that looks after itself between occasional maintenance visits, a practical solution for shared drives and communal beds tended by cooperative neighbours.
Part-shade border near house walls or taller shrubs
Tolerant of partial shade, it will still flower steadily against north- or east-facing walls, especially when soil is improved for drainage in wetter pockets typical of Atlantic weather, reassuring cautious beginners.
Traditional rose bed with historical character
Introduced in 1901, it lends old-world rhythm and gentle scent to classic rose beds, staying neat without intricate pruning, which suits gardeners who enjoy heritage varieties but prefer uncomplicated care as discerning collectors.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Ribbon – Run a single row along a gravel path, underplant with catmint and low wispy grasses to echo old Irish cottage gardens – perfect for nostalgic romantics.
White-Frontage – Flank a terraced-house doorway with two large containers, pairing with trailing ivy and spring bulbs for year-round welcome – ideal for city dwellers.
Heritage-Drift – Plant in loose drifts with foxgloves and hardy geraniums to create a softly historic, storybook border – suited to lovers of period homes.
Lawn-Edge – Use as a low, flowing edge to a small lawn, with behind-the-rose anchors like hydrangeas for height – great for family gardens needing structure.
Monochrome-Calm – Combine with white foxgloves, silver foliage and pale paving for a serene, light-reflecting courtyard – for those seeking a calming retreat.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
KATHARINA ZEIMET® polyantha bedding rose, trade and exhibition name Katharina Zeimet; unregistered cultivar in formal registers, from the polyantha rose group used as a low bedding and border rose.
Origin and breeding
Raised by Peter Lambert, Germany, from ‘Étoile de Mai’ × ‘Marie Pavié’; introduced in 1901 by the Peter Lambert Nursery in Trier, later distributed widely as a reliable white polyantha.
Awards and recognition
Multiple show wins in the United States as a Polyantha Spray, including Syracuse, Gateway, and Greenville & Greer Rose Society shows between 1999 and 2001, confirming its decorative exhibition value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub typically 50–75 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with slightly thorny stems and dense, glossy dark green foliage that forms a rounded mound well suited to edging and bedding schemes.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, ball-shaped pompon flowers, 1–4 cm across, borne in tight clusters; around 13–25 petals per bloom, opening repeatedly through the season with an abundant second flush after the first main flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Pure white flowers, ARS code W, RHS 155C outer and 155D inner; buds glossy white, opening to bright, pearlescent white blooms that can gently cream or brown at petal edges under strong sun as they age.
Fragrance and aroma
Softly sweet, understated fragrance noticeable at close range rather than at a distance, adding a gentle scented layer without dominating nearby sitting areas; not typically grown for perfume production or cosmetic use.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms very small hips of about 0–4 mm diameter, generally inconspicuous in normal garden viewing; not valued for decorative autumn hips or wildlife feeding compared with species and shrub roses.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance moderate to mildew, black spot and rust, so standard preventative care and good air movement are advisable in humid, mild climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders, parks and containers; medium maintenance, preferring fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering in dry spells; plant 50–90 cm apart depending on hedge, mass, or specimen use.
KATHARINA ZEIMET® offers compact, long-season white flowering, neat self-cleaning growth and the resilience of an own-root rose, making it a graceful, low-effort choice for those planning a lasting garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose - Lambert
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Polyantha Spray – Syracuse Rose Society Show (1999, 2000, 2001); Polyantha Spray – Gateway Rose Society Show (2000); Polyantha Spray – Greenville & Greer Rose Society Show (1999)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (telt), clustered flowers make it less attractive to pollinators, as the double form restricts access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double-flowered variety, pollinator friendliness at most partial, attracts pollinators poorly.
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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