Warm, uniform peachy-orange tone with a slight rosy tint. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Warm peach-orange blooms all season
– Compact, upright shrub for neat borders
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Reliable remontant flowering in generous clusters
– ADR (2001) award for proven garden performance Gné speisialta: Fágann bláthanna iad féin go néata, ag laghdú bearrtha.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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APRIKOLA® – peach-orange bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
The floribunda APRIKOLA® is a cheerful, peach-orange bedding rose that gives You reliable colour with very little fuss. Its compact, upright habit fits neatly into small Irish front gardens or mixed borders, where its dense, glossy foliage keeps beds looking tidy even between flushes. Bred for dependable performance, it copes well with breezy, damp Irish weather and the challenges of humidity in many gardens. Clusters of semi-double blooms repeat generously from early summer, then tidy themselves as most spent flowers drop away for You. As an own-root plant it settles in for the long term, steadily building a stable, balanced bush over the years. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on stronger shoots, and by year three it reaches its full ornamental value as a low-maintenance garden feature.
Aprikola® in the late flowering stage, with fading apricot-pink tones.
Aprikola® in closed bud, showing its deep peach-orange colour with a golden-yellow tip.
Close-up of Aprikola® rose hips, showing their spherical form and orange-red colour.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the entrance
The compact height and upright habit create a neat, welcoming accent that never overwhelms a small space, while glossy leaves and self-cleaning blooms keep the area looking smart with minimal deadheading for busy homeowners
Low maintenance mixed border
Reliable repeat flowering and moderate disease resistance give steady colour without complex spraying schedules, making it easy to weave into mixed plantings where You want a dependable, long-lived rose companion for perennials and shrubs for beginners
Small groups of 3–5 in a family garden
Planting a short row or drift of a few bushes quickly reads as a coherent, professional-looking feature, as the uniform growth and flower size form a tidy block of colour that suits straightforward, family-friendly layouts for gardeners
Coastal or exposed suburban front garden
Good performance in warm, windy conditions and moderate drought tolerance make it useful where soil can dry out between showers, provided drainage is improved in heavy ground typical of many Irish gardens near the sea for coastlines
Border edging along paths or drives
The moderate spread and dense, mid-green foliage form a defined edging line without constant clipping, while clusters of peach-orange flowers create a soft, cottage-style border that still stays neat and easy to walk beside for walkways
Rural cottage-style planting with perennials
The warm, apricot-peach colour pairs beautifully with blues and mauves, echoing traditional cottage borders while the floribunda habit ensures regular flowering and a stable bush form that suits relaxed but not high-maintenance country gardens for cottage-owners
Large patio container or front-door pot
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its bushy but not oversized growth gives a long-term potted rose that does not outgrow the space, offering repeat colour and tidy foliage for those wanting a simple, lasting feature near the door for balconies
Easy-care planting in wetter Irish climates
Moderate disease resistance, good self-cleaning and the ability to cope with breezy, damp conditions suit areas where regular rain and high air moisture would challenge fussier roses, especially when combined with reasonable air flow for starters
Decorating ideas
Soft-Entrance Welcome – Line a short path with APRIKOLA® and lavender for a gentle, fragrant approach to the front door – ideal for busy homeowners wanting an inviting look with few gardening tasks
Peach-and-Blue Border – Combine APRIKOLA® with Ceanothus and catmint to contrast warm peach blooms against cool blue tones – perfect for hobby gardeners seeking easy, harmonious colour schemes
Cottage-Garden Drift – Plant 3–5 APRIKOLA® in a loose group among foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a relaxed rural feel – great for cottage-style fans who still prefer tidy, compact shrubs
Urban Patio Focus – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and helichrysum for scent and foliage contrast – suited to urban balcony or courtyard owners wanting simple, long-term structure
Family-Friendly Bed – Mix APRIKOLA® with dwarf hydrangeas and evergreen shrubs to frame a lawn or play area – a good choice for families wanting dependable colour without constant pruning or spraying
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the RigoRosen collection; registered as KORorbe and marketed as Aprikola, APRIKOLA and Aprikola RigoRosen in various regions.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany from Bernstein-Rose crossed with an unknown seedling; introduced around 2000 after registration in 1999.
Awards and recognitions
Holds ADR recognition from 2001, indicating reliable garden performance and ornamental value assessed under low-input trial conditions over several seasons.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright shrub reaching about 60–85 cm high and 50–70 cm wide; well-branched with dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate thorns along the shoots.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped to flat-opening clusters on floribunda-style trusses; medium-sized blooms with roughly 13–25 petals, repeating well with a plentiful second flush.
Colour and phenology
Warm peach-orange tones with subtle rosy and yellow glows; colours soften to apricot-pink and creamy hues in strong sun, flowering in waves from early summer to autumn.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh fruity scent that is noticeable at close range without dominating nearby seating areas; suitable where gentle fragrance is preferred over very strong perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Develops small spherical orange-red hips, about 7–10 mm across, usually in moderate quantities after flowering if not deadheaded, adding discreet late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b); moderate resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, good rust resistance, and good tolerance of warmth and moderate drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, well-ventilated sites with improved drainage; space 40–65 cm depending on layout, water during prolonged drought, and expect moderate maintenance in very enclosed, humid courtyards.
APRIKOLA® offers compact, tidy growth, generous repeat peach-orange flowering and long-lived own-root reliability for everyday Irish gardens, so You can plant it with confidence and decide calmly if it suits your space.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
APRIKOLA® – peach-orange bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double (13–25 petals) flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and partially obscured stamens reduce access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double (13–25 petals) flowers moderately attract pollinators, so the variety is only partially pollinator-friendly.
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement moderate; thrives in a well‑ventilated position, but in enclosed, humid urban courtyards expect pest and disease control.
Key Uses:
flower bed, park, urban green space, border
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
