PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® – red bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If You are looking for a reliable red floribunda that simply gets on with the job in an Irish family garden, PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® is a confident choice. This upright, compact shrub forms a neat, dense bush clothed in healthy, dark green foliage, ideal for front beds and edging where You want structure without fuss. Through summer it repeats with abundant clusters of fiery red, semi‑double blooms whose creamy reverse gives a soft, cottage‑garden charm. The colour holds with stable intensity, even in strong sun, so Your planting keeps its effect rather than washing out. Bred by Kordes and carrying an ADR award, it offers trustworthy garden performance and copes well with our damp, changeable weather and heavier soils, provided basic drainage is in place. As an own‑root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in gradually – year one building roots, year two bush and flower, year three giving its full ornamental value – for a long‑lived, low‑effort garden feature.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden bed along a path or driveway |
The tidy, upright habit and dense foliage create a clear line of structure without overwhelming a small space, giving a smart, organised look that stays easy to read and simple to maintain for the busy homeowner |
| Small groups of 3–5 roses in a mixed border |
Planted in loose drifts, the reliable repeat flowering and compact size give steady colour and form among perennials, without demanding complicated pruning, ideal for beginners wanting dependable results for the family gardener |
| Low flowering hedge in front of taller shrubs |
At around 70–95 cm high, it knits into a low, continuous band of red and green, providing an attractive visual boundary that remains manageable with light annual trimming only for the practical planner |
| Containers on a sunny patio or balcony |
Works well in large tubs when given a minimum 40–50 litre container and regular watering, giving a long season of colour where borders are limited, without complex care routines for the urban balcony-owner |
| Cottage-style planting with perennials |
The brick-red blooms with creamy petal reverses blend easily with campanulas, asters and aubrieta, creating a relaxed, rural look that still behaves predictably and is straightforward to look after for the cottage-garden fan |
| Exposed or coastal-style gardens |
The good overall hardiness and resilient foliage cope well with Atlantic winds and a wet climate when basic soil drainage is ensured, giving reassuring performance in tougher Irish conditions for the seaside gardener |
| Family lawn edge or children’s play area border |
Moderate thorns and a compact shape make it easier to place near paths or play spaces, offering bright colour without becoming sprawling or awkward to manage over time for the young-family household |
| Long-term planting schemes and replacement of older roses |
As an own-root, container-grown plant, it establishes steadily and can regenerate well from its base, giving a durable, stable shrub that fits long-lived schemes with modest upkeep needs for the planning-ahead gardener |
Decorating ideas
- Red Welcome Border – Line the path to Your front door with small groups of this rose, underplanting with low aubrieta for a soft spill of purple that frames the structured red blooms – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart, low-effort entrance
- Cottage Patch Trio – Plant three shrubs in a triangle among peach-leaved bellflowers and dwarf asters to create an informal cottage corner that still looks tidy and easy to keep in check – perfect for lovers of relaxed but manageable borders
- Sleek Patio Feature – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, adding silver-leaved herbs around the rim for contrast with the dark foliage and red flowers – suited to compact patios where every container must earn its place
- Family-Friendly Hedge – Use a row along the edge of a lawn, backed by hydrangeas, to create a low, colourful hedge that defines play space without towering over it – great for families seeking structure with minimal pruning work
- Season-Long Colour Strip – Combine a staggered line of these roses with hardy geraniums for groundcover, giving waves of red and blue from early summer onwards – a good choice for busy gardeners wanting reliable colour from one simple scheme
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose; registered as KORplunblo, marketed as Planten un Blomen® Kordes‘ Klima-Rosen®. ARS exhibition name Planten un Blomen. Part of the Kordes‘ Klima-Rosen® collection for robust garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, breeding year 1999; parentage not published. Introduced in 2008 by W. Kordes’ Söhne, reflecting the firm’s focus on hardy, garden-worthy shrubs for modern landscapes. |
| Awards and recognitions |
ADR Award 2009. Golden Rose Den Haag 2010, Silver Medals at Kortrijk 2010 and Baden bei Wien 2009, Trial Ground Certificate St Albans 2009, Paris Award 2010, confirming consistent trial garden performance. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright shrub 70–95 cm high, 40–60 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage. Moderately thorny stems. Forms a compact, floriferous bush suited to beds, edging and small group plantings. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with around 17–25 petals, carried mostly in clusters of medium size. Strongly remontant, producing generous repeat flushes through the season when given regular deadheading and care. |
| Colour and phenology |
Bright red flowers with creamy to off-white petal reverses. Buds deep orange-red, opening fiery red, fading moderately with an orange-rosy edge yet retaining good depth of colour in strong sunshine over the flowering period. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; grown primarily for flower colour and garden effect rather than scent. Semi-double flower form offers limited pollen access, so pollinator attraction is present only to a modest degree in mixed plantings. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid red hips, about 6–10 mm in diameter, add a light decorative note late in the season, though fruiting is not a dominant feature and may be reduced by regular deadheading to encourage repeat flowering. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Moderately resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, resistant to rust. Tolerates heat and short dry spells with moderate watering during prolonged droughts. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in well-drained soil with sun or light partial shade. Space 40–70 cm depending on use; 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for mass plantings. In containers, use at least 40–50 litres. Medium maintenance; occasional plant protection and deadheading beneficial. |
PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® offers compact structure, long-season red colour and steady repeat flowering as an own-root rose that settles in for years of dependable garden use, making it a reassuring choice if You want to plant once and enjoy.
