Climber; large-floweredKordes, 2001Pink

Bajazzo

US PP 24,548 (2014); a dramatic bicolour: pink front, silvery-white reverse.

Bicolour · can be grown as a tall shrub rose

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Variety profile

Flowering

Abundant in flushes all season

Awards

Excellent

HelpMeFind rating (24 votes)

Winter hardiness

−22 °C

USDA zone 6. Centre and west reliably · north with light cover.

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Plant size

250 × 125 cm

Habit: Tall and upright
Dimensions: 250 cm tall × 125 cm wide
Support: Needs support — pergola, trellis, arch
Shoots: Thick, stiff
Branching: Upright, with arching shoots

Flower

≈ 7 cm

8–10 petals.

Bud shape: Elongated, pointed, two-coloured
Open flower: Cup-shaped, flat, with open stamens; diameter about 7 cm
Centre: Yellow stamens open
Fullness: Semi-double, 8–10 petals
Flower carriage: Small clusters of 3–7

Fragrance

No scent

None — the breeding focused on dramatic colour and resistance.

Disease resistance

5 out of 5

Very high — typical Kordes quality.

Sun

6+ hours — in sun the contrast between the front and the back of the petals becomes dramatic

Thorns

Many

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Large prickles — take care when pruning.

Foliage

Dark green, glossy, healthy.

Other names

Breeder's code KORteheba.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Climber; large-flowered
Breeder: Kordes, 2001
Bud shape: Elongated, pointed, two-coloured
Open flower: Cup-shaped, flat, with open stamens; diameter about 7 cm
Centre: Yellow stamens open
Colour: Front side deep rose-crimson, reverse silvery-white with a delicate pink tint; a 'harlequin' effect
Fullness: Semi-double, 8–10 petals
Flower carriage: Small clusters of 3–7
Flowering: Abundant in flushes all season
Fragrance: None — the breeding focused on dramatic colour and resistance
Hips: Small orange hips if not cut off
Habit: Tall and upright
Branching: Upright, with arching shoots
Shoots: Thick, stiff
Thorns: Large prickles — take care when pruning.
Dimensions: 250 cm tall × 125 cm wide
Support: Needs support — pergola, trellis, arch
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, healthy
Resistance: Very high — typical Kordes quality
Variations of the variety: The colour contrast is intensified in the sun

Colour scheme

Front side deep rose-crimson, reverse silvery-white with a delicate pink tint; a 'harlequin' effect

Rose neighbours

Alohacoral-pink

Rosarium Uetersendeep pink

Westerlandorange-gold

Schneewalzersnow-white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Spiked speedwellblue-violet

Salvia 'May Night'purple

Hosta 'Patriot'green foliage

Brunnera 'Jack Frost'lavenderBrunnera 'Jack Frost'

Neighbouring roses

Pink-white and cream tones bring out the contrast between the front and reverse of Bajazzo's petals.

Aloha Rosarium Uetersen Westerland Schneewalzer

Perennial companions

Blue and purple flowers + silver foliage create an 'orchestral' setting for a dramatic rose:

spiked speedwellsalvia 'May Night'hosta 'Patriot'brunnera 'Jack Frost'

Contrasting accents

For airiness and play with texture — globes and white flowers:

Allium GlobemasterPhlox DavidEchinacea White Swan

More about the variety

Hips: Small orange hips if not cut off
Variations of the variety: The colour contrast is intensified in the sun

How to grow

Where to plant. For a pergola, arch, tall trellis or wall. A dramatic focal accent in the garden — the bicolour catches the eye from afar.

Climate. Suits almost all of Ukraine; ideal in the centre and south. In the north — with light winter cover.

Care. Tie in horizontal shoots to maximise flowering of the side shoots, prune weak shoots in spring, mulch the roots in summer.

About the name

Name. 'Bajazzo' — from the Italian Pagliaccio ('clown'), the hero of Leoncavallo's famous opera (1892). An allusion to the bright two-coloured 'costume' of the flower.

Breeding. Bred by Tim Hermann Kordes in 2001 (working code KO 01/1529-01). The parentage is not officially published. Patent code: KORteheba; US patent PP 24,548 (2014).

Meaning. Drama, contrast, theatricality — the combination of a silvery reverse with a saturated front makes the variety easy to recognise among climbers.

Frequently asked questions about Bajazzo

Does Bajazzo need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −22 °C (USDA zone 6). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Bajazzo flower?

Abundant in flushes all season.

How big does Bajazzo grow?

About 250 cm tall, about 125 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Bajazzo?

Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. Very high against black spot and powdery mildew; typical Kordes quality.

How much sun does Bajazzo need?

Sun; 6+ hours — in sun the contrast between the front and the back of the petals becomes dramatic.

What does Bajazzo smell like?