“For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a deep love for red roses. To me, they are the most beautiful flowers. My café has been a central part of our lives for the past 21 years—a place filled with laughter, connection, and love. It’s given us so much, and I dreamt of honouring this life’s work with a rose of its own.

When I visited Ludwig’s and wandered through their vast fields of unnamed roses, I laid eyes on this deep burgundy red variety and instantly fell in love. I knew—this was the ONE.

Just like my café, this rose is vintage, elegant, classic, and completely unique. It’s a perfect symbol for our 21st anniversary.

We’re known for our homemade Melktert, which I bake myself, and we proudly serve coffee from a local roaster who sources only African beans. Our team is small but mighty—an all-female staff full of passion, creativity, and joy. The café, nestled at the heart of the market, is where people come to meet, chat, and enjoy the beauty around them. On some days, it looks more like a flower shop than a cake shop—and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, we have our very own rose to add to the mix.”

Bettina’s Café’ grows upright and tall, inviting admiration from below. Its pointed buds slowly unfurl into full, shapely blooms of approximately 40 petals. The deep burgundy red flowers exude a rich, strong fragrance, often drawing one to gently bend the stem to breathe in their scent. Three green buds nestle beneath each main bloom—each ready to carry on the show once the central rose fades. This elegant variety is ideal for the back row of a rose bed, or as a free-standing, hedge-like performer along a wall or fence. With healthy, lush foliage and a willingness to repeat flower, it is a superb garden presence. Regular deep watering and fertilizing will ensure a constant supply of long-stemmed, fragrant cut roses.

‘Bettina’s Café’ is not only a rose—it’s a celebration of life, passion, and the timeless charm of a café that has become a community’s heart.