Uniform, warm-toned salmon-pink shade. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, pleasantly noticeable-scented rose - classic, rose character
– Warm salmon-pink blooms with classic charm
– Medium, pleasantly noticeable rose fragrance
– Compact, bushy growth for tidy borders
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Hardy to approx. -23 °C, medium disease resistance Speisialta: Ideal as an elegant cut rose for the home.
Everyday elegance – Future-proof garden choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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FORTUNA® – salmon pink tea-hybrid rose - Kordes
FORTUNA® brings elegance into everyday Irish gardens with classic, salmon‑pink hybrid tea blooms on a compact, bushy plant that fits perfectly beside paths, in front gardens or by your doorway. Its medium, pleasantly rose‑scented fragrance adds gentle romance without overwhelming small spaces, while the steady repeat flowering keeps beds looking fresh from summer into autumn. Own‑root cultivation means a long‑lived, reliable bush that matures steadily rather than demanding constant attention, forming a stable structure and shape that you can trust year after year. In our damp climate it copes well when You give it reasonable air flow and avoid persistent waterlogging, which helps counter heavy clay and high humidity. The neat size makes it easy to place in smaller borders, and ideal in a 40–50 litre patio pot for a welcoming entrance or balcony feature. Over its first years it roots deeply, then builds stronger shoots, and by the third season reaches its full ornamental value without complicated pruning or advanced skills.
Fortuna rose flower form with a high-centred, pointed bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose
Ideal where You want a compact, tidy bush with classic hybrid tea form, giving a composed look without dominating a small Irish front garden. Its moderate height keeps windows and views open, suiting busy homeowners and beginners
Entrance and doorway planting
Planted beside a path or gate, the warm salmon‑pink flowers and noticeable classic fragrance create a welcoming feel every time You come home, while the bushy habit stays neat with just light deadheading, ideal for homeowners
Patio pot or balcony container
Thrives in a 40–50 litre container where drainage can be controlled more easily than in heavy clay beds, giving reliable flowering on a compact framework that is simple to water and feed, perfect for urbanites
Small rose group in a family bed
Plant 3–5 together at the recommended spacing for a coherent, long‑lived group of evenly shaped bushes; own‑root growth helps the planting mature steadily, filling the space without becoming leggy, reassuring for planners
Cut‑flower corner in the garden
The high‑centred, pointed buds on strong stems are ideal for cutting, so a single clump in a sunny spot provides regular vase material without needing a full cutting garden, attractive for practical gardeners
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
Sits comfortably among plants like English lavender, smoke bush or asters, its dense dark foliage forming a green backdrop that shows off the salmon‑pink blooms while keeping the planting readable and easy to maintain for stylists
Easy‑care family flower bed
Medium maintenance suits households that can manage simple tasks such as occasional feeding and disease checks; in return it offers steady repeat flowering through the season, appealing to time‑pressed families
Rural or coastal cottage‑style garden
Works well in traditional cottage settings where its classic flower form and colour mix with heritage plants, provided the soil drains reasonably and avoids staying soggy after Atlantic rain, suiting romantic‑minded owners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE HARMONY – Combine FORTUNA® with English lavender and New York asters for a soft cottage feel along a front path – ideal for lovers of relaxed, country‑style gardens
DOORSTEP WELCOME – Plant one bush in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot by your front door for scented, salmon‑pink blooms that greet visitors – perfect for busy homeowners
EVENING BOUQUET – Reserve a sunny corner for 3 plants to cut stems for indoor vases, enjoying classic hybrid tea form – suited to those who like bringing flowers indoors
STRUCTURED BORDER – Repeat FORTUNA® between low evergreens and smoke bush for rhythm and colour in a neat mixed border – great for gardeners who appreciate order with low effort
SMALL‑SPACE FOCUS – Use a single specimen in a narrow bed under a window, underplanted with low herbs, to give one clear focal point – ideal for compact urban gardens
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the Rigo Roses collection; registered as KORtuna, traded as Fortuna® Rigo Roses® KORtuna, with exhibition name Fortuna in hybrid tea show classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany in 1977 from ‘Sonia’ × unknown seedling; introduced in 1980 via Roy H. Rumsey in Australia and W. Kordes’ Söhne in Europe, now supplied as an own‑root garden rose.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 50–70 cm in height and 40–60 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; forms an even, rounded outline in beds and containers.
Flower morphology
Medium, double, high‑centred flowers with 26–39 petals, classic pointed buds and mainly solitary blooms; remontant habit delivers a strong first flush followed by plentiful repeat flowering in season.
Colour and phenology
Warm salmon‑pink buds open bright and vivid, then gently fade through mid to pastel salmon‑pink with paler, almost pink‑white petal edges before dropping; colour retention is moderate in sun and rain.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic rose fragrance of medium strength, clearly noticeable at close range without being overpowering; enough scent for enjoyment along paths or near seating, especially in mild, still evening air.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange‑red hips about 6–9 mm in diameter, mostly after flowers are left uncut and un‑deadheaded towards the end of the flowering season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA 6a, Swedish zone 3) with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; appreciates regular care and prompt removal of diseased foliage.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny site with free‑draining soil; space 45 cm in beds, 35 cm for low hedges or 75 cm as a specimen. Water in dry spells, feed yearly, and deadhead to encourage repeat flowering and a tidy habit.
FORTUNA® rewards You with compact growth, repeat salmon‑pink blooms and a dependable lifespan, supplied as an own‑root plant that settles in for the long term, so You can choose it with confidence for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FORTUNA® – salmon pink tea-hybrid rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Vivid salmon-pink with a slightly darker shade at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Bright salmon-pink petals with a subtly lustrous inner sheen.
Full Bloom:
Medium salmon-pink, slightly lightening at the edges of the outer petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to a pastel salmon-pink, with an almost pink-white tone at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the vivid salmon pink fades to mid-salmon pink and then to pastel salmon pink, the margins developing an almost pink‑white rim before the flower fully fades.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double (full) flower form reduces attraction to pollinators because the compact petals often obscure the stamens, making nectar and pollen less accessible.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
