Pure, radiant, medium-intensity golden-yellow tone. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic rose character
– Radiant golden-yellow blooms in large clusters
– Strong, long-lasting classic rose fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush
– Upright, medium-tall habit for beds and borders
– Proven show quality with multiple international awards
– Special feature: Exceptionally hardy to RHS H7, ideal for colder gardens.
Sustainable garden design – Long-lasting plant
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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STERNTALER ® – golden-yellow tea-hybrid rose – Kordes
Imagine afternoon tea beneath a leafy arbour, with clusters of golden blooms catching the light even where gardens are exposed to brisk coastal breezes and frequent rain; STERNTALER brings this fairytale ambience into an everyday family garden. Large, cupped flowers open in a glowing golden yellow, fading gently to cream so the border always feels softly romantic rather than overpowering. As a strongly scented, repeat-flowering hybrid tea on its own roots, it is bred for a long, reliable life, quietly thickening up year after year. Plantable throughout the season in beds, borders or large 40–50 litre containers, it offers a forgiving structure for beginners and busy gardeners alike, developing first firm roots, then confident shoots, and finally its full storybook show over the first three years.
Cupped, double golden-yellow flowers of Sterntaler®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose near a seating area or arbour
The strong, classic fragrance and XL, cupped blooms make STERNTALER ideal beside a bench or arbour where you can enjoy afternoon tea surrounded by scent and colour at eye level; a natural choice for those seeking relaxed romance in a small family plot, especially beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border in a family garden
Its upright habit and 100–140 cm height let it rise neatly among perennials and kitchen-garden herbs, while the golden-yellow clusters repeat through summer, giving dependable structure and charm without demanding complicated pruning from time-pressed homeowners.
Low hedge or row along a path
Recommended planting distances mean you can line a path or divide garden rooms with a low, storybook hedge that flowers repeatedly; the moderately dense foliage and tidy framework mature into a lasting, traditional feature appreciated by romantic cottage-style gardeners.
Long-lived specimen in a large container (40–50 litres+)
In a sufficiently large pot, its upright growth and repeat flowering give a focal point for patios or small urban gardens, while the own-root form supports long-term vigour and regeneration, suiting busy balcony and courtyard owners.
Durable planting in sustainable family borders
Bred by Kordes with a focus on longevity, this hybrid tea forms a robust framework over the years, rewarding simple seasonal care with a stable display of blooms, ideal for those planning sustainable, long-lived gardens and thoughtful planners.
Traditional flowerbed in front gardens
The formal hybrid tea look, medium maintenance needs and cluster-flowered display suit classic front-garden beds where you want a smart yet inviting impression from the street, without specialist rose knowledge, matching the needs of conventional family-home buyers.
Borders in exposed or breezy sites
Suitable for typical British conditions where wind and showers are frequent, it anchors well and continues to flower provided soil is well prepared and drainage improved, even on heavier ground, reassuring coastal and weather-exposed plot owners.
Lightly managed park-style or shared green spaces
With repeat flowering and medium maintenance needs, it fits schemes where occasional deadheading and pest checks are possible but not intensive, keeping communal or larger family gardens colourful over many seasons for practical-minded users.
Styling ideas
Fairytale entrance – Plant a pair of STERNTALER either side of a gate, underplanted with sweet alyssum, to create a scented golden welcome – ideal for family homes wanting a friendly, traditional first impression.
Cottage ribbon – Use a loose row along a path, weaving between kitchen-garden beds with English bluebeard and herbs, for an informal cottage look – perfect for those who love a productive yet romantic layout.
Golden focal pot – Grow one plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta container with trailing alyssum at its feet for balconies or patios – suited to busy urban gardeners who need impact without complex care.
Storybook border – Combine STERNTALER with softly coloured perennials and pale Ceanothus behind, letting its height and fragrance anchor a mixed border – appealing to lovers of classic English countryside style.
Family hedge – Create a low, repeat-flowering hedge around a lawn play area, keeping pruning simple and shapes relaxed – best for families wanting a long-lived, easy-to-manage frame to their garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORquelda and marketed as STERNTALER ® MärchenRosen®; also known as Golden Fairy Tale for exhibition use in some rose societies.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unknown seedling × ‘KORruge’; bred in 1995 and registered in 2006, introduced commercially after 2006.
Awards and recognition
Widely decorated: multiple medals from Monza, Baden-Baden, Tokyo, Kortrijk and BUGA Munich between 2003–2005, plus honours at The Hague and Hradec Králové and a respected Gold Standard rating.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy plant reaching about 100–140 cm in height and 55–85 cm spread, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate thorniness on the stems.
Flower morphology
Hybrid tea type with large, double, cupped blooms bearing 26–39 petals; flowers appear mainly in clusters and repeat well, with a notably generous second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Pure golden-yellow blooms, RHS 14B outer and 12A inner; buds open vivid yellow with orange edging, then soften to cream-yellow as flowers age, especially in stronger sun and heat exposure.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a classic rose character; flowers are bred more for ornamental and garden scent qualities than for pollinator support or culinary and cosmetic uses.
Hip characteristics
Due to the full, double flower form, hips are few and small; when present they are typically rounded, around 10–16 mm across, and do not significantly influence ornamental display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); disease resistance is moderate for black spot, mildew and rust, with regular monitoring and basic rose care advised.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-prepared soil and regular watering in drought; medium maintenance, with deadheading and some pest control; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use and density.
STERNTALER ® rewards you with large fragrant golden blooms, repeat flowering and a long-lived, reliable framework on its own roots, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a romantic, enduring family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
STERNTALER ® – golden-yellow tea-hybrid rose - Kordes
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The word "Sterntaler" means "star talers", referring to the Grimm fairy tale in which the kind-hearted girl is rewarded with a shower of coins.
Cultivar Synonym:
Abbeyfield Gold; Elsie de Radt; Golden Fairy Tale™; Storyteller
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – Gold Medal (2003); Baden‑Baden – Silver Medal (2003); Tokyo – Bronze Medal (2003); The Hague – Certificate (2003); Kortrijk – Silver Medal (2004); BUGA Munich – Silver Medal (2005); Hradec Králové – Honourable Award (2007); Gold Standard rating (2
Closed Bud:
Deep golden yellow, slightly darker towards the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vivid golden yellow, with a delicate orange edging on the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform golden yellow, the inner petals slightly deeper, the outer ones paler.
Before Fading:
Light cream-yellow with soft peach shading in places.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the golden-yellow tone fades to a pale cream-yellow; this may be intensified by strong sunlight and heat.
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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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
