Uniform, pure white shade that remains throughout the entire flowering cycle. - polyantha bedding rose - mild, understated scented rose - softly sweet scent
– Pure snow-white blooms with pearlescent sheen.
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders.
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush.
– Good self-cleaning, keeps plants looking fresh.
– Hardy to RHS H7, suitable for colder regions.
– Special feature: Historic 1901 Lambert polyantha, ideal for classic white mass plantings.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose - Lambert
Understated yet irresistibly charming, KATHARINA ZEIMET® brings a low, bushy cushion of dainty, snow‑white pompon blooms to family gardens, ideal for edging a path, softening a terrace or filling a small bed with cottage‑style romance. Clusters of semi‑double flowers repeat generously from early summer, so borders keep their fresh look without deadheading, while naturally good self‑cleaning helps spent blooms disappear with minimal effort. On its own‑root, this dependable polyantha establishes steadily – roots first, then stronger shoots, then full ornamental value – giving you long‑term stability and easy regeneration after harder pruning or winter knocks. Its compact, glossy foliage copes well in exposed gardens, staying neat and anchored even where blustery showers and prevailing winds buffet smaller plots. Whether you are planting into mixed cottage borders, a narrow front garden strip or generous containers of at least 40–50 litres, it slips into everyday family life with reassuring simplicity, rewarding light seasonal care with many years of reliable flowering and a gentle, sweet fragrance that suits relaxed afternoon tea corners and storybook arbours alike.
Katharina Zeimet® with clustered, pure white flowers in full bloom.
Freshly opened white bloom of Katharina Zeimet® with a subtle pearly sheen.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front‑of‑border edging in a family cottage garden
The naturally low, bushy habit forms a neat, continuous line of white pompon clusters that frames herbaceous borders without obstructing views, perfect for small to medium gardens where every sight‑line matters; ideal for those wanting relaxed cottage structure with minimal trimming for busy beginners
Mass planting in beds or informal hedging
Regular, reliable repeat flowering and self‑cleaning blooms create broad sweeps of white that stay attractive without constant deadheading, giving lasting seasonal impact along drives, front fences or garden boundaries while keeping tasks simple for time‑pressed homeowners
Large containers and terrace planters (40–50 L+)
Its compact roots and dense canopy adapt well to big pots, where own‑root vigour supports long life and easy renewal if stems are cut back or damaged, making it a durable choice for patios, roof terraces and courtyards needing long‑term planting for urban balcony‑owners
Part‑shaded corners and north‑east facing beds
The variety tolerates partial shade, and the pure white flowers brighten dimmer spots under small trees or alongside taller shrubs, keeping colour in areas where many roses sulk; this suits realistic British plots with overshadowed boundaries for practical gardeners
Wind‑exposed or coastal‑influenced gardens
The low, well‑anchored bush with dense, glossy foliage stands up to blustery conditions and passing showers, remaining stable and tidy even where gardens are open to prevailing winds and salt‑tinged weather, offering reassurance to coastal householders
Low‑maintenance family beds with seasonal pruning only
On its own roots the shrub regenerates reliably after annual shaping or harder rejuvenation, so you can keep a compact, floriferous plant for many years with basic winter pruning and little specialist know‑how, suiting low‑input rose‑lovers
Traditional white‑themed or “girly” cottage schemes
Consistently bright white blooms with a soft, sweet scent give that clean, romantic look around seating areas and kitchen‑garden paths; their modest size and ball shape blend beautifully with pinks, lavenders and herbs in storybook planting for romantic stylists
Small gardens seeking dependable summer display
This polyantha flowers in repeating flushes through the season, maintaining a lively presence even when space limits plant numbers, and it fits easily into raised beds above heavier clay or chalky soils, offering reliable charm for compact‑garden owners
Styling ideas
Cottage Edge – Line a curved border with a low ribbon of KATHARINA ZEIMET®, underplanting with catmint and pink hardy geraniums for a soft, storybook edge – ideal for romantic stylists
White Tea Corner – Place three plants in a 50‑litre half‑barrel with dwarf lavender around a small bistro set, using their repeat flowering to frame afternoon tea – perfect for compact‑garden owners
Kitchen Path – Dot small groups along a vegetable‑garden path with chives and marigolds, letting the neat bushes and self‑cleaning blooms add order and charm – great for practical gardeners
Front‑Garden Welcome – Create a low hedge along a short front fence, interspersed with box balls or dwarf grasses, for a tidy, long‑lived welcome that needs only light pruning – suited to time‑pressed homeowners
Terrace Trio – Plant three large containers with KATHARINA ZEIMET® and airy companions like gaura and lesser calamint to enjoy a cloud of white and soft fragrance on sunny patios – appealing to urban balcony‑owners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
KATHARINA ZEIMET® is a polyantha bedding rose in the bed rose group, marketed as a compact, white spray rose; an historical cultivar without a separate registered code name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Peter Lambert in Germany from ‘Étoile de Mai’ × ‘Marie Pavié’, introduced in 1901 through the Lambert & Söhne nursery, representing classic early twentieth‑century polyantha development.
Awards and recognition
Recognised on the show bench with multiple US rose society awards for Polyantha Spray classes between 1999 and 2001, underlining its balanced habit and consistent, exhibition‑worthy clusters.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms a bushy, low shrub around 50–75 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and only slight prickliness, creating a compact, tidy bedding or edging rose.
Flower morphology
Bears small, ball‑shaped, semi‑double blooms in tight clusters; flowers are typically 0.5–1.5 inches across, with 13–25 petals, and remontant, giving an abundant second flowering flush.
Colour data and phenology
Flowers open bright, pearlescent white and remain a solid snow‑white shade; in strong sun they may show a faint creamy tint or light browning at the edges, but overall colour holds well in beds.
Fragrance and aroma
Produces a mild, softly sweet scent that is noticeable at close range without being overpowering, complementing seating areas or paths where a gentle perfume is preferred to intense fragrance.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms very small rose hips up to about 4 mm in diameter; hips are sparse and not a major ornamental feature, so the plant’s visual impact relies mainly on its repeating blooms.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from regular watering in prolonged dry spells and basic preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders, containers and parks; space at 50–90 cm depending on use, at about 3.3–3.8 plants per m² in mass plantings, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection as needed.
KATHARINA ZEIMET® offers compact, bushy flowering, steady repeat blooms and gentle fragrance on a durable own‑root plant that settles for the long term, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, traditional gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KATHARINA ZEIMET® – white bedding polyantha rose - Lambert
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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 pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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