BAJAZZO® – maroon-white striped-petal hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Step outside after rain and let Bajazzo® bring subtle balance to a small London front garden, its velvety blooms thriving even where drainage must cope with heavy clay and close neighbouring houses. This compact climbing hybrid tea gives generous, repeat-flowering colour on manageable stems, ideal beside a doorway or along a short fence where you pass every day. The strong, elegantly floral fragrance carries on damp mornings, while its own-root longevity supports a long-lived, stable display that quietly regenerates from the base after pruning or weather damage. In a 40–50 litre pot or narrow border, it offers reliable structure and vertical interest without overwhelming a family space, and its dark, glossy foliage enhances the striped petals’ drama. You can expect a gentle development arc from rooting in the first year, to stronger shoots in the second, before Bajazzo® reaches full ornamental impact around year three.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Small front-garden climber |
Bajazzo® grows as a manageable climber, ideal for the short walls, railings or porch arches typical of terraced houses, giving height without taking up precious ground space; a practical choice for busy urban gardeners |
| Statement rose in 40–50 litre container |
In a large, well-drained container of at least 40–50 litres, Bajazzo® can be trained on an obelisk or trellis, allowing you to keep roots controlled and foliage well aired, particularly useful on paved, rainwater-friendly front drives for space-conscious homeowners |
| Feature rose on a narrow path |
The upright, climbing habit and repeat-flowering nature make it perfect for framing a side path, where you can enjoy the striped petals at eye level while keeping the main bed free for lower planting, suiting everyday family use |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
High-centred, pointed buds and strong stems provide classic exhibition-style blooms that last well in the vase, so a single plant can anchor a small cutting area without complex planning, ideal for home floristry enthusiasts |
| Fragrant focal point by entrance |
The strong, elegantly floral scent is at its best where you pass frequently, such as beside a front door or gate, turning everyday comings and goings into a sensory moment appreciated by scent-loving beginners |
| Vertical structure in mixed urban border |
This tall, narrow-growing rose adds permanent framework among perennials and herbs, giving year-round structure even when not in bloom, particularly valuable where border width is limited for compact city plots |
| Long-term, own-root investment planting |
As an own-root rose, Bajazzo® ages steadily, rebuilding from its own base rather than from a graft, helping to maintain flowering performance and appearance over many years with routine pruning for long-view garden planners |
| Heavy-soil family garden with rainfall |
When planted in a raised bed or improved planting hole, Bajazzo® works well where rainfall is regular and soil is on the heavier side, helping you garden confidently in conditions often found in British housing estates for clay-soil homeowners |
Styling ideas
- Doorway-theatre – Train Bajazzo® over a narrow arch at a terraced-house entrance, underplant with lavender and sage to echo its rich tones – ideal for design-conscious urban couples
- Balcony-screen – Grow it in a 50 litre pot with a slim trellis, adding trailing nepeta at the base for soft movement – suitable for renters wanting reversible planting
- Rain-garden-riser – Place Bajazzo® in a raised bed fed by a downpipe, with gravel mulch and thyme edging – perfect for sustainability-focused homeowners
- Cottage-meets-city – Combine its striped blooms with gypsophila and soft grasses in a narrow side border – appealing to romantic stylists in compact plots
- Evening-approach – Line a short path with Bajazzo® at the end as a scented stop-point, backed by dark green evergreen hedging – made for families arriving home after work
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Bajazzo® is a hybrid tea rose registered as ‘Bajazzo’, used for garden and cut-flower purposes, with a show-quality form that suits both exhibition and decorative planting. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Reimer Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany and introduced in 1961, this cultivar reflects classic mid-twentieth-century hybrid tea breeding for refined flower shape and colour. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
A climbing hybrid tea reaching about 150–190 cm in height with a 75–105 cm spread, dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and a thorny framework suitable for training on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Produces medium-sized, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals on mainly solitary stems, showing classic pointed buds and remontant flowering with an abundant second flush in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety burgundy-red blooms with white petal reverses and veining; tones soften to raspberry and creamy white as flowers age, creating a striking, evolving colour contrast on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Noted for a strong, elegantly floral scent that remains perceptible when stems are cut for indoor use, enhancing its value for garden seating areas and home-arranged bouquets alike. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse due to the full double flowers, but occasional small, egg-shaped, red hips 10–14 mm across may form, adding modest late-season ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b), but very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular monitoring and timely plant protection in humid conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with trained support, regular feeding and protective sprays; plant at about 65 cm spacing in beds, closer in hedging, allowing good air circulation and access for care. |
BAJAZZO® offers dramatic striped colour, classic cut-worthy blooms and a long-lived own-root framework that settles in for years of service, making it a considered choice for those refining a compact garden.
