Yves Snow Piaget Rose (Yves Rose Series)
This is a high-end, Japanese-bred, florist-style shrub rose known for its exquisite, romantic appearance.
- Color & Form: Pure white to creamy white, sometimes showing a hint of pale pink at the center. It has a high petal count, creating a lush,, peony-like, or cupped, packed-petals look.
- Fragrance: Known for a strong, luxurious, often fruity or tea-like, and sometimes soapy fragrance.
- Growth & Type: Shrub rose that can be grown in gardens or large pots. It often produces large blooms that are excellent for cutting.
- Origin: Often associated with Japanese breeding (e.g., Imai) or as part of the “Yves Piaget” type of luxurious, fragrant, ruffled, cut roses.
2. ‘Snow Kiss’ / ‘Schneeküsschen’ (Kordes Rose)
This is a popular, award-winning, disease-resistant, miniature or patio rose (sometimes called “Snow Kisses” or “Snow Bunny”).
- Color & Form: Pure white double flowers, often with red-tinged buds that bloom in clusters. The flowers are slightly larger than the average miniature rose.
- Fragrance: Generally no fragrance or very light.
- Growth & Type: Very compact, bushy, and low-maintenance. Reaches about 40cm (16 inches) in height.
- Usage: Excellent for containers, pots, and small gardens.
- Origin: Bred by W. Kordes & Sons (Germany, 2005).
Comparison
| Feature | Yves Snow Piaget (Japanese Type) | ‘Snow Kiss’ (Kordes Type) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shrub Rose / Florist Rose | Miniature / Patio Rose |
| Color | White / Creamy white | Pure white with red buds |
| Fragrance | Strong, luxurious | None or very light |
| Size | ~1 meter (Shrub) | ~40 cm (Compact bush) |
| Main Use | Cut flower, romantic garden | Container, small border |
If you are looking for the highly fragrant, cupped, peony-like white rose often seen on social media, you are likely looking for the Yves Snow Piaget. If you are looking for a hardy, low-maintenance white potted rose, it is the Kordes Snow Kiss.
