LAGUNA® – deep pink climbing rose – Kordes
If You dream of a tall, romantic curtain of colour without complicated care, LAGUNA® Klettermaxe® is a dependable, large-flowered climbing rose that thrives in typical Irish gardens and copes well with our moist, windy weather and heavier soils. Its vigorous, upright growth quickly covers fences, arches and pergolas, while glossy dark foliage and richly double blooms create a lush, cottage-garden feel around Your home. Strong, garden-filling fragrance makes evening walks by the front door or patio especially enjoyable. Bred for excellent disease resistance, it keeps foliage attractive with minimal spraying, ideal if You want beauty, not chores. As an own-root rose, it offers lasting stability, regenerating well after pruning and forming a durable framework for many years. Plant Your 2-litre potted LAGUNA®, keep it watered and fed, and enjoy how in year one it focuses on roots, in year two on new shoots, and by year three it delivers its full climbing display in Your garden.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front-garden pergola or rose arch |
Ideal where You want a fast, vertical focal point that quickly frames a path or gate. Its vigorous climbing habit builds height and coverage in a few seasons, creating a romantic entrance feature that remains manageable for beginners |
| House wall or sunny fence in a family garden |
Suited to training on trellis or wires along a warm wall, where dense, glossy foliage and large clusters of blooms create a tidy, well-covered surface. Good hardiness and own-root resilience support a long-lived planting for the average homeowner |
| Low-maintenance cottage-style boundary or screen |
Works well where You prefer relaxed, cottage-garden charm without high upkeep. Reliable repeat flowering and robust disease resistance keep the display going with basic pruning and feeding, fitting busy lifestyles and informal gardens |
| Small group of 2–3 climbers for deep-pink impact |
Planting a short run of LAGUNA® along a fence or pergola gives a strong block of uniform deep-pink colour. Repeat-flowering rosette blooms in clusters maintain a long season of interest, rewarding simple care for many appreciative gardeners |
| Patio corner with large container and support |
In a minimum 40–50 litre container, given a sturdy obelisk or arch, it becomes a vertical accent for terraces or balconies. Good heat tolerance and strong scent enhance outdoor seating areas, even for those with only modest space |
| Family seating area or outdoor dining terrace |
Best near places where You sit and spend time, as its very strong, garden-filling fragrance is most appreciated close by. Dense foliage offers a sense of enclosure, contributing to a cosy, sheltered corner valued by many families |
| Mixed border with shrubs and perennials |
Combines well with hardy companions in Irish conditions where moist air and heavy soils can challenge fussier roses. Its disease resistance and reliable flowering give backbone to mixed plantings, supporting confident design choices for novices |
| Decorative feature over a garden gate or path |
Trained over a simple arch or between posts, it forms a deep-pink, fragrant tunnel effect. The clear development from root-building to full display over three seasons makes planning easy and encourages long-term success for new rose-growers |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Archway – Train LAGUNA® over a metal arch with lavender and nepeta at the base for a fragrant, bee-friendly cottage feel – ideal for romantic front-garden enthusiasts
- Warm Wall Harmony – Fan the climber along a sunny house wall, underplanted with rosemary and hardy geraniums for year-round structure – perfect for busy homeowners wanting easy colour
- Patio Rose Screen – Grow it in a 50 litre container with a wooden trellis to screen a seating area, adding pots of hydrangea nearby – great for small-plot urban gardeners
- Rural Pergola Walkway – Cover a simple timber pergola, mixing in a light clematis for layered bloom and scent through summer – suited to country cottage and farmhouse gardens
- Bold Boundary Run – Repeat-plant along a fence at regular intervals, softening the line with catmint and ornamental grasses – attractive for those wanting a strong yet low-fuss garden edge
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose from the Klettermaxe collection. Registered as KORadigel, marketed as Laguna® Klettermaxe®. ARS exhibition name Laguna. Large-flowered climber for garden and show use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, Germany, 1994. Parentage: (La Sevillana × Sympathie) × unnamed yellow seedling. Introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 2004, with EU and later US registration. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Holds ADR 2007 for overall garden performance and disease resistance. Silver medals at Baden-Baden and Geneva International Rose Competitions in 2007 underline ornamental and horticultural quality. |
| Growth and structure |
Vigorous climbing habit reaching around 220–300 cm high, with a 90–140 cm spread. Forms dense, well-furnished canes with glossy dark green foliage. Densely thorned stems provide secure support on structures. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, produced in clustered trusses of about 6–15 flowers per stem. Repeat-flowering with a notably abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour and phenology |
Intense deep-pink to mauve-pink colour with a warm tone. Buds open vivid fuchsia-pink with velvety sheen, then soften slightly at petal edges. Colour generally holds well, with modest lightening in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent clearly noticeable near arches and seating areas. Character description is not fully documented but widely regarded as a powerful, classic rose perfume in summer. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Due to very double flowers, hip set is usually low. When produced, hips are small, ovoid, 8–13 mm in diameter, red in colour and mainly of incidental ornamental interest late in the season. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4). Copes well with summer heat if watered during prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Space 140–220 cm depending on use, around 0.5 plants/m² in mass planting. Moderate self-cleaning; deadheading improves repeat. Train on arches, pergolas, fences or walls. |
LAGUNA® offers vigorous vertical cover, strong fragrance and excellent disease resistance, and as an own-root climber it builds a durable framework over time, so You can plant with confidence and enjoy deciding where it will shine most in Your garden.
