Uniform deep wine-red shade, slightly velvety in the light. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - pleasant, fruity character
– Deep burgundy blooms with velvety effect
– Reliable repeat flowering all season
– Compact, upright habit for beds and borders
– Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance Gné speisialta: Rose with multiple international medals for garden and trial performance.
Careful packaging – Future-friendly garden choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
3.5(5232)
Bordeaux® bedding rose – KORelamba
If You dream of a front garden that looks effortlessly finished, Bordeaux® gives You a rich, wine-red accent without demanding complicated care. This upright, bushy floribunda builds a compact, tidy bush that fits perfectly into smaller Irish gardens and cottage-style beds, coping well even when soil stays heavier after rain and needs careful drainage. Its generous clusters of large, double flowers repeat from early summer well into autumn, so a small group of plants quickly reads as a full, colourful border. Mildly fruity fragrance, glossy dark green foliage and award-winning performance make it a reliable, good-value choice for family gardens. As an own-root plant it settles in for the long term, rebuilding from the base if ever cut back hard, giving You a stable, maturing feature: in year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on strong shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental potential. In a 2-litre pot it is easy to handle and plant, whether You are a complete beginner or a busy gardener who simply wants to “plant it and it works”.
Freshly opened Bordeaux® bloom in rich wine-red tones.
Bordeaux® shows a mild, fruity fragrance in close-up.
Bordeaux® showing its deep burgundy-red full bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Neat front-garden bedding along paths or drives
Upright, bushy growth and dense foliage create a clean, clipped look from a modest footprint, making it ideal where You want structure and strong colour without constant shaping, perfect for the time-pressed homeowner
Small rose groups of 3–5 plants in family gardens
Clustered, large double blooms repeat generously, so a small planting reads as a full rose display, giving dependable colour through the season with little more than basic watering and feeding for the casual gardener
Mixed borders with perennials and low shrubs
The rich burgundy-red flowers hold their presence as they age to magenta tones, weaving easily among perennials while glossy dark foliage provides contrast, suiting style-conscious but busy gardeners
Containers on patios, balconies and front steps
Compact habit and remontant flowering work well in a 40–50 litre container, where it offers a long season of colour near seating areas without fussy pruning, ideal for urban and balcony-based gardeners
Easy-care planting in clay-based or heavier soils
As an own-root floribunda it adapts gradually to local soil and care routines, forming a stable, balanced bush even where Irish gardens hold moisture and benefit from improved drainage, reassuring less-confident beginners
Low-maintenance flowering hedge or edging line
Recommended close spacing allows You to create a low, continuous flowering strip with simple annual trimming and light deadheading, a practical choice for families wanting tidy boundaries with limited time for upkeep
Rural cottage-style plantings with classic companions
Its deep wine-red cups partner beautifully with pale clematis, hostas or airy grasses, building a romantic cottage feel that still relies on a tough, disease-resistant rose, well suited to nostalgic cottage-garden lovers
Long-lived rose feature for small, permanent beds
The own-root, hardy plant structure reshoots reliably from the base, giving a long lifespan and allowing gradual shaping over the years rather than frequent replacement, ideal for cost-conscious, long-term minded gardeners
Decorating ideas
Wine-red entrance bed – Plant a short row by the front path with soft grey lavender and low rosemary for year-round structure and scent – ideal for busy homeowners wanting a welcoming, classic look
Romantic cottage trio – Combine three Bordeaux® with Clematis montana ‘Elizabeth’ on a nearby fence and clumps of foxgloves for a layered, country feel – perfect for cottage-garden enthusiasts
Patio statement pot – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base to dress a sunny doorstep – great for small-space and balcony gardeners
Evening seating border – Edge a terrace with Bordeaux® and white hydrangeas so the deep blooms glow at dusk and frame outdoor dining areas – suited to families who use the garden for relaxing
Structured family border – Repeat small groups through a mixed border with hostas and ornamental grasses to keep the design simple yet refined – ideal for beginners wanting an organised, easy-care scheme
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as KORelamba, marketed as Bordeaux® Bedding rose KORelamba; bush rose for exhibition and garden use, with deep burgundy wine-inspired colour naming.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unknown parentage; breeding completed in 2004 and introduced commercially in 2014, with registration around 2014–2015.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated floribunda: Geneva silver medal and Kortrijk silver medal in 2013, Rome gold medal 2013, Monza Journalist Award 2015, Glasgow silver medal 2017, Australian National Trial Gold Medal 2017.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy floribunda reaching about 70–100 cm height and 45–65 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate thorns; forms a compact, well-branched bedding rose structure.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters on the stems; flower size typically in the 2.75–3.95 inch range, with strong repeat flowering and an abundant second flush.
Colour and phenology
Closed buds are dark burgundy with a velvety sheen; freshly opened flowers are rich wine-red, later showing crimson in the centre and fading towards magenta or deep pink, with moderate fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild but pleasant, with a restrained fruity character; best appreciated at close range rather than across the garden, adding subtle scent without overwhelming nearby seating spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip set is limited due to the double flowers; where formed, hips are small, about 10–14 mm across, spherical, and a dark red tone corresponding approximately to RHS 45A.
Resistance and hardiness
Very good disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy to around −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6a), with good heat and moderate drought tolerance when watered in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with well-drained soil; spacing from 30–55 cm depending on use, allowing 8.2–9.4 plants/m² for mass planting; suitable for beds, borders, containers and cutting, with generally low maintenance needs.
Bordeaux® Bedding rose KORelamba offers rich repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and compact, long-lived own-root growth that matures with Your garden, making it a reassuring choice if You simply want to plant once and enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BORDEAUX® – burgundy bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Geneva (Genf) – silver medal (2013); Kortrijk/Courtrai – silver medal (2013); Rome – gold medal (2013); Monza – Journalist Award (2015); Glasgow – silver medal (2017); Australian National Trial – Gold Medal (2017); Australian National Trial
Pollinator Attraction:
With heavily double, cup-shaped blooms that restrict access to the stamens, this variety is poorly attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, cupped flowers are poorly accessible to pollinators, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; the hip is 10–14 mm in diameter, globular and dark red (RHS 45A).
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
Tolerates heat well; retains its ornamental value under moderate drought but requires irrigation during prolonged drought.
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.
