BAJAZZO® – pink climbing rose - Kordes
Step out to your front garden after rain and you may feel as though you are walking a narrow path through a living curtain of colour and blooms, as BAJAZZO® clothes a wall or arch with open, pink cups alive with bees. This large-flowered climber is bred for balance between ornamental impact and practical care, thriving even where heavy soils demand thoughtful drainage and reliable structure. The simple, open flowers are richly pollen-laden, offering genuine pollinators value from the first flush to the generous second flowering. As an own-root rose it builds quietly from year to year, with roots settling in the first season, strong shoots in the second, and full ornamental presence by the third, promising long-term longevity in a compact, sustainable city garden.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| London terraced-house front wall |
Ideal where every square metre matters: BAJAZZO® climbs up rather than out, giving a narrow, vertical sheet of pink flowers and dark, glossy leaves without stealing path or parking space, suiting a low-fuss, visually impactful front-garden owner |
| Pergola or arch over a path |
Single to semi-single flowers in clusters create an airy ceiling of colour without heavy, drooping heads, so petals dry quickly after showers and keep the path inviting, appealing to a homeowner who values gentle structure and easy-strolling ambience |
| Rainwater-conscious city planting bed |
Worked into a raised bed with free-draining soil, the long-lived own-root framework rewards consistent watering from water-butts yet copes with wet spells, making it a sound choice for gardeners planning sustainable, rain-aware spaces in urban-settings |
| Pollinator-friendly mixed border |
The open-centred, nectar-rich blooms are easy landing pads for bees and hoverflies throughout summer, integrating ornamental value with real ecological benefit for a household wanting wildlife support but little technical know-how as enthusiastic pollinator-friends |
| Pillar or obelisk feature |
Its moderate height and good shoot flexibility allow neat spiralling around a pillar, building a long-lasting vertical accent that can be refreshed by pruning without losing character, suiting gardeners who enjoy one strong, reliable focal-point |
| Own-root longevity planting in family garden |
Because the plant is on its own roots, any damage can regenerate from the base with true-to-type shoots, helping preserve its character in a lived-in family garden where footballs and pets are realities, reassuring a busy, budget-conscious family-gardener |
| Large container on balcony or patio |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this climber offers a space-saving vertical screen of colour and foliage, with removable canes or a slim trellis for support, ideal for renters or balcony users seeking moveable, long-lived container-displays |
| Coastal or exposed suburban garden |
The dense foliage and climbing habit help diffuse wind while still flowering freely, and with thoughtful soil preparation it copes with blustery, rain-lashed positions, making it attractive to those gardening in breezy, weather-beaten edge-locations |
Styling ideas
- Soft-Frontage – Train BAJAZZO® flat against brick, underplanted with lavender and nepeta to soften hard lines and guide visitors calmly to the door – ideal for style-conscious terraced-home owners.
- Romantic-Pergola – Let stems weave over a slim timber arch with airy grasses and sage beneath to move in the breeze – perfect for couples turning a small garden into an evening retreat.
- Pollinator-Path – Combine BAJAZZO® on a fence with underplanting of salvia and thyme to form a buzzing corridor – suited to families wanting children to experience bees safely.
- Balcony-Screen – Grow in a 50-litre trough with vertical wires, pairing with compact herbs for scent at hand height – designed for renters needing privacy without permanent structures.
- Season-Frame – Spiral BAJAZZO® up a metal obelisk, ringed with low nepeta for contrast and easy mowing – useful for time-poor gardeners wanting one strong focal point.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
BAJAZZO® (KORteheba), Large-Flowered Climber from the Klettermaxe® collection; commercial climbing rose, also marketed as Klettermaxe® and under the exhibition name Bajazzo. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany; breeding completed 2001, registered 2010 and introduced 2011, with parentage not publicly disclosed by the breeder. |
| Awards and recognition |
ADR award Germany 2010, plus multiple international trial honours including Baden–Baden Silver Medal, RNRS Trial Ground Certificate, The Hague Second Prize and Vienna First Prize in 2010. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit to around 200–320 cm high and 70–120 cm spread, forming dense, glossy dark green foliage on well-armed, thorny canes suited to training on walls, arches, pillars or sturdy supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, single to semi-single, cup-shaped blooms, typically 5–12 petals, produced in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush, many blooms dropping spent petals reasonably cleanly after flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vibrant rich pink inner petals, silvery-rosy outer surfaces (RHS 62D outer, 58B inner); buds vivid pink with crimson veining, fading through soft pastel tones as stamens show, with colour lightening faster in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable scent reported; selected primarily for colour effect, flower form, repeat bloom and garden performance rather than perfume, making it suitable where fragrance is not a key design requirement. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderately abundant, ovoid red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, forming after flowering if blooms are not deadheaded, adding late-season structure and wildlife interest into autumn. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); heat tolerant but needs irrigation in drought; foliar disease susceptibility means regular monitoring and timely plant protection are advisable. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny spots on well-drained soil, spaced 140–240 cm depending on use; needs regular feeding, pruning and disease management, with training on pergolas, pillars, walls or as a striking solitary specimen. |
BAJAZZO® offers vibrant vertical colour, strong pollinator appeal and dependable own-root regeneration for long-term structure, making it a thoughtful choice if you want a hardworking climber for a compact garden.
