Floribunda; nostalgicKordes, 2009Red

Cherry Girl

Tim Hermann Kordes; one of the hardiest red nostalgic floribundas with ADR.

Rigo® Roses · ADR-Rosen

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Variety profile

Flowering

Once-flowering

Continuous from June until the frosts. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

ADR · Gold

ADR 2007 · Gold Medal Hradec Králové

Winter hardiness

−29 °C

USDA zone 5–9. Very winter-hardy (4.5/5) · in Ukraine with minimal winter cover.

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Plant size

70 × 50 cm

Habit: Compact, upright — a typical border floribunda
Dimensions: 70 cm tall × 50 cm wide; recommended planting density — 4 plants per m²
Support: No support needed — a compact border rose
Shoots: Sturdy, holding the flower trusses well
Branching: Dense; the bush holds its shape well

Flower

5,5–6 cm

Bud shape: Rounded-oval, dark cherry
Open flower: Nostalgic rosette, full, quartered; diameter ~5.5–6 cm
Centre: Dense centre of petal curls; a characteristic silvery reverse to the petal
Fullness: Very double, 60–70 petals
Flower carriage: In full trusses of 3–7 flowers

Fragrance

Light

Light (variable — descriptions range from 'mild' to 'strong'; ~2.5/5 per Kordes).

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Black spotresistantPowdery mildewresistant

Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew (typical Kordes-quality); more susceptible to rust — in regions with iron-rich soils it needs attention.

Sun

Sun or partial shade

In partial shade it flowers less abundantly, but tolerates it; in sun the colour is a bright ruby.

Thorns

Few

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Few thorns — pleasant to care for.

Foliage

Dark green, glossy, with the characteristic 'healthy' look of Kordes.

Other names

Breeder's code KORkosieb.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Floribunda; nostalgic
Breeder: Kordes, 2009
Bud shape: Rounded-oval, dark cherry
Open flower: Nostalgic rosette, full, quartered; diameter ~5.5–6 cm
Centre: Dense centre of petal curls; a characteristic silvery reverse to the petal
Colour: Rich cherry-ruby red with a faint silvery reverse to the petals; does not fade in the sun — a rare quality for reds
Fullness: Very double, 60–70 petals
Flower carriage: In full trusses of 3–7 flowers
Flowering: Continuous from June until the frosts
Fragrance: Light (variable — descriptions range from 'mild' to 'strong'; ~2.5/5 per Kordes)
Hips: Does not form hips (the flowers are double)
Habit: Compact, upright — a typical border floribunda
Branching: Dense; the bush holds its shape well
Shoots: Sturdy, holding the flower trusses well
Thorns: Few thorns — pleasant to care for.
Dimensions: 70 cm tall × 50 cm wide; recommended planting density — 4 plants per m²
Support: No support needed — a compact border rose
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, with the characteristic 'healthy' look of Kordes
Resistance: Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew (typical Kordes-quality); more susceptible to rust — in regions with iron-rich soils it needs attention
Variations of the variety: No official sports

Colour scheme

Rich cherry-ruby red with a faint silvery reverse to the petals; does not fade in the sun — a rare quality for reds

Rose neighbours

Champlaincherry red

Kardinalbright red

Dame de Coeurdeep red

Icebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Soft lady's mantle (Alchemilla)lime green

Geranium 'Rozanne'pink

Byzantine stachys (lamb's ear)silver

Lavender 'Hidcote'lavender

Neighbouring roses

White and light roses — a classic 'red and white' contrast:

Champlain Kardinal Dame de Coeur Iceberg

Companion perennials

Silver and light plants — they bring out the depth of the ruby tone:

soft lady's mantle (Alchemilla)geranium 'Rozanne'Byzantine stachys (lamb's ear)lavender 'Hidcote'

Contrasting accents

Blue and silver — for a cool, dramatic contrast:

spiked speedwellwavy hair grasssilver-grey artemisia

More about the variety

Hips: Does not form hips (the flowers are double)
Variations of the variety: No official sports

How to grow

Where to plant. Borders, the front of a bed with low perennials, group plantings of 3–5 bushes, low hedges; thanks to its compact outline it suits even small flower gardens.

Climate. To −29 °C — suitable for all regions of Ukraine with minimal protection; one of the hardiest nostalgic floribundas.

Care. Minimal — typical Kordes-quality with healthy foliage. Removing spent trusses encourages new flushes; formative pruning in spring. Needs almost no chemical protection.

About the name

Name. 'Cherry Girl' — English for 'cherry girl'; it emphasises the bright, deep cherry colour of the flowers and their 'playful' character in full trusses.

Breeding. Bred by Tim Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes' Söhne (Germany) in 1997; made available to the market in 2009. Patent code KORkosieb. Parentage: unnamed seedling × Rosenprofessor Sieber® — it inherited its disease resistance from the latter.

Significance. Earned the ADR certificate in 2007 (before the official release — based on trial results) and the Gold Medal Hradec Králové (Goldene Rose von Hradec). One of the hardiest red nostalgic floribundas with ADR certification — a rare combination of health, frost hardiness and a romantic form. Belongs to the Rigo® Roses collection and the ADR-Rosen class.

Frequently asked questions about Cherry Girl

Does Cherry Girl need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −29 °C (USDA zone 5–9). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Cherry Girl flower?

Continuous from June until the frosts.

How big does Cherry Girl grow?

About 70 cm tall, about 50 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Cherry Girl?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew; more susceptible to rust — typical Kordes-quality.

How much sun does Cherry Girl need?

Sun or partial shade; in partial shade it flowers less abundantly, but tolerates it; in sun the colour is a bright ruby.

What does Cherry Girl smell like?