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Korizont

Climbing rose

- – Reimer Kordes

Warm, medium-toned coral pink shade, gently fading to a paler tone towards the centre. - climber, climbing rose - strong, well-scented rose - slightly sweet aroma

– Strong, well-scented sweet fragrance.
– Long, flexible canes for walls and arches.
– Abundant repeat bloom through the season.
– Warm coral-pink flowers with good colour.
– Moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Gné speisialta: Bhronn an RHS an Award of Garden Merit air.
Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
Korizont
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Korizont – Summer Wine climbing rose (KORizont)

If You would like an easy-going climbing rose that simply gets on with the job, Korizont ‘Summer Wine’ offers long, coral-pink flowering along walls, fences and arches with very little fuss. Its reliable remontant habit means wave after wave of blooms through the season, while good self-cleaning keeps the display fresh without constant deadheading. The dark green, glossy foliage stays attractively neat, giving Your front garden or cottage-style entrance a well-kept look even in between flushes. As an own-root plant it builds a long-lived, stable framework that regenerates well after pruning and supports many years of flowering. It settles in steadily over time – roots in year one, bush structure in year two, and full ornamental impact by year three – so You can simply plant, water and enjoy. Its adaptable nature copes reliably with Ireland’s wetter spells and heavier soils by appreciating reasonable drainage in prolonged rain. Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance keep care routines simple, especially for busy households. Flowers hold their warm coral colour well, only lightly fading in strong sun, so arches and pergolas stay glowing for months. Add in a strong, sweet fragrance that drifts around doors and patios, and this climbing rose becomes a dependable choice when You want lasting romance in an everyday family garden.


Summer Wine shows a single, open bloom with a visible centre.
Summer Wine shows a softer coral-pink tone as the bloom fades.
Close-up of the inner flower structure of KORIZONT climbing rose.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front-garden wall or house facade Climbs 2.5–4 m with a moderately dense framework, giving reliable coverage of bare walls and gables while staying easy to train on wires or trellis; ideal for homeowners wanting a tidy, vertical feature with limited pruning, especially for beginners
Archway or arbour over a path Long, flexible canes carry repeat-flowering coral-pink clusters that arch overhead, forming a welcoming tunnel of colour and scent along garden paths or cottage-style gateways, suiting families who want romantic impact without specialist rose-training skills for visitors
Pergola posts and outdoor seating areas Its strong, sweet fragrance and warm tones create a cosy, sheltered feel around patios and seating nooks; the self-cleaning flowers keep the space looking presentable with fewer spent blooms to tidy, perfect for busy people who mainly relax in the garden at weekends for homeowners
Smaller urban gardens and narrow side passages The climbing habit makes excellent use of vertical space, leaving more ground free for access and other planting; moderate growth and glossy, dark foliage give a composed look that fits compact Irish urban plots and narrow side returns used as practical through-routes for city-dwellers
Rural cottage-garden borders with rustic supports Coral-pink flowers with a soft, traditional character are at home on timber arches, old stone walls or wire fences; the plant’s ability to adjust gradually to local soil and care ensures a long-lived, informal structure that anchors cottage-style mixed planting for cottagers
Mixed beds with perennials and structural shrubs Works well as a vertical accent alongside hydrangeas, crocosmia or lavender, its repeat-flowering habit threading colour through the season; the own-root, durable framework supports sustainable garden design with clear shapes and contours that mature gracefully for planners
Family gardens in wetter, heavier-soil areas Once established in reasonably drained ground it tolerates Ireland’s frequent rain and heavier soils, needing only sensible watering in prolonged drought; disease resistance is moderate but manageable for those who want a good balance of resilience and display for families
Large containers on patios or balconies Can be grown in a sturdy 40–50 litre container with a trellis or obelisk, where good self-cleaning reduces upkeep in hard-to-reach spots; colour-fast blooms and strong scent make it a rewarding choice for renters and balcony gardeners who value impact from a single rose for balcony-owners

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Archway – Train Korizont over a simple metal arch and underplant with lavender and Gypsophila repens for a soft, romantic entrance – ideal for cottage-garden lovers
  • Warm Coral Pergola – Let the long canes climb pergola posts, combining with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and ornamental grasses for fiery summer tones – perfect for colour enthusiasts
  • Neat Front Fence – Tie stems along a low timber or wire fence, adding small hydrangeas and evergreen box for a polished but easy-to-care-for front garden – suited to busy homeowners
  • Vertical Patio Feature – Grow in a 40–50 litre pot with a slim obelisk, pairing with potted rosemary and dwarf conifers for structure on compact patios – great for balcony and terrace users
  • Rural Boundary Screen – Use several plants along a sunny boundary, interplanting with magenta Delosperma carpets to highlight the coral blooms while keeping maintenance moderate – good for low-fuss rural plots

Technical cultivar profile
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Name and registration Climbing rose Korizont – Summer Wine (registered as KORizont). Large-flowered climber, also shown as a shrub rose. Trade name often listed as Korizont Climbing rose KORizont.
Origin and breeding Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Parentage ‘Coral Dawn’ × unknown seedling. Bred 1980, registered 1982, introduced 1985, initially distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Awards and recognitions Holds Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. Also awarded Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate (UK, 1982) and Eugene Rose Society Show Climber category (1999).
Growth and structure Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 2.5–4 m high with 1.2–2 m spread. Moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage on moderately thorny canes. Suited to walls, fences, arches and other supports.
Flower morphology Large single to semi-double blooms, 5–12 petals, flat and corymbose. Flower size typically 2.75–3.95 inches. Remontant with an abundant second flush, carrying flowers in showy clusters.
Colour and phenology Warm, medium coral-pink blooms, darker in bud with slight orange, fading gently to paler pinkish-yellow tones. Colour retention is good, lightening a little in strong sun but generally holding well through the season.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, well-scented rose with a slightly sweet character. Fragrance is noticeable around paths, seating areas and near doors, making it suitable for sensory planting and evening enjoyment.
Rose hip characteristics Occasionally produces small spherical red hips about 10–15 mm across, adding modest late-season interest but not a dominant ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance moderate overall: resistant to black spot, moderate against powdery mildew and rust. Tolerates heat if watered during long droughts.
Horticultural recommendations Medium maintenance climber for walls, fences, pergolas, arbours and arches; also suitable as a cut flower. Recommended spacings: 150 cm for mass planting, 140 cm hedging, 250 cm solitary; 0.4–0.5 plants/m² depending on layout.

Korizont – Summer Wine (KORizont) offers repeat coral-pink flowering, an easy-training climbing habit and a long-lived own-root framework that gradually builds into a dependable feature; a sound choice if You want a lasting rose investment.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: KORIZONT – coral-pink climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.09.2025
Item Number: [1077] 52-998 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The trade name 'Summer Wine' (literally "summer wine") alludes to the salmon-pink flowers and the light, summery mood.
Synonym Name: Summer Wine®
Trade Name: Korizont Climbing rose KORizont
Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber
Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Climbing rose
Exhibition Category: climbing rose; shrub rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeder: Reimer Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeding Year: Germany, 1980
Parentage: ‘Coral Dawn’ × unknown seedling

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Competition and Show Awards: Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit; Royal National Rose Society – Trial Ground Certificate (United Kingdom, 1982); Eugene Rose Society Show – Climber category (1999)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm)
Spread: 3.9-6.6ft (120-200 cm)
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers fall off naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 5–12
Flower Fullness: single flowered
Flower Form: flat
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: corymbose
Colour Code: ARS code: DP RHS code: 36A (outer), 36B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: coral-pink
Flower Colour: Warm, medium-toned coral pink shade, gently fading to a paler tone towards the centre.
Closed Bud: Dark coral pink with a slight orange tinge.
Freshly Opened Flower: Pure coral pink, with a softer pastel pink veil along the petal edges.
Full Bloom: Uniform medium-strong coral pink, with a slight yellowish tint at the base of the petals.
Pre-Fading Flower: The coral shade lightens, fading towards a pale pinkish-yellow.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it may lighten slightly, but it generally retains its colour well.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, well-scented rose
Fragrance Character: slightly sweet aroma
Pollinator Attraction: Low attractiveness to pollinators; double or fully double bloom forms with concealed stamens limit insect access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Limited pollinator friendliness.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Notes: Occasionally a spherical red rose hip 10–15 mm in diameter may develop.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; requires watering during prolonged drought.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 150 cm, for hedging 140 cm, as a solitary specimen 250 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,4 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.
Key Uses: wall, fence, pergola, arbour, arched support system, cut flower, urban green space

Notes

Strengths: Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
Companion Plants: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' - Montbretia Delosperma cooperi - Magenta-red ice plant Gypsophila repens 'Knuddel' - Creeping baby's-breath
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KORIZONT – coral-pink climbing rose - Kordes
Warm, medium-toned coral pink shade, gently fading to a paler tone towards the centre. - climber, climbing rose - strong, well-scented rose - slightly sweet aroma
The rose webshop. - coral-pink - climber, climbing rose - Korizont - (8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm))
Inflorescence: corymbose Height: 8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm) Flower shape: flat Winter hardiness: 9a coral-pink - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) climber, climbing rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm) Height: 8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm) - Flower fullness: single flowered Korizont - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - standard Reimer Kordes

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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.

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