ROSIGE LANDDROSTEI® – red bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If You would like a reliable front-garden rose that simply gets on with the job, Rosige Landdrostei® is a compact floribunda that covers itself in clusters of neat, double pompon blooms from early summer onwards. Its vivid, two-tone colour – bright mid-red petals with a creamy white reverse and subtle silvery sheen – keeps beds and borders lively even in overcast Irish weather. The bushy, compact habit (around 80–120 cm tall) makes it easy to fit into small family gardens, short hedges and edging. As an own-root plant it establishes gradually, building a deep root system for a long-lived, stable shrub that can regenerate well after pruning or weather damage. It copes reliably with our damp climate where You pay attention to drainage, helping it manage typical Irish humidity and rain. In partial shade – such as east-facing fronts or between taller shrubs – it still flowers generously, without demanding complicated care. Plant it, keep it watered and lightly fed, and over three seasons it shifts from root-building to strong shoots and then full ornamental impact, settling naturally into Your garden’s look.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden flower bed by the entrance |
Compact height and dense, dark green foliage create a tidy, welcoming structure, while the small, double pompon blooms deliver a long season of red-and-cream colour without overwhelming the space – ideal for a low-fuss first rose for beginners |
| Small edging or low informal hedge |
Regular, bushy growth and a 40–60 cm spread make it well suited to planting in a line along paths or driveways, giving a clear border that stays neat with simple annual pruning and routine feeding, suiting time-pressed homeowners |
| Mixed cottage-style border with perennials |
The vivid, stable bicolour flowers sit beautifully among cranesbill, catmint or dwarf Weigela, adding structure and repeat colour while allowing perennials to weave through; own-root growth ensures the shrub matures gracefully for relaxed cottage-garden schemes |
| Urban courtyard or small back garden |
Performs reliably in partial shade where light is limited by walls or neighbouring houses, forming a compact mass of foliage and flowers that brightens tight city spaces with modest care, supporting busy urban gardeners |
| Coastal or exposed suburban front garden |
Robust, slightly spreading structure and dark, glossy leaves stand up well where wind and rain are frequent, provided You offer reasonable drainage to offset the wet, heavy soils and persistent humidity of Irish coasts, reassuring cautious starters |
| Large container on patio or balcony (40–50 litre minimum) |
Works well in a sizeable container where its compact habit and cluster-flowered display can be enjoyed up close; a 40–50 litre pot provides stable moisture and root space, simplifying care for those who mainly garden in containers |
| Small group planting of 3–5 roses for impact |
Planting a tight group emphasises its strong colouring and rounded habit, quickly creating a coherent flowering block; in years one to three it fills out from roots to full display, rewarding patient but undemanding gardeners |
| Low-maintenance family play garden borders |
Medium disease resistance and sturdy own-root framework offer a durable, long-lived shrub that copes with ordinary family use; moderate thorniness and compact growth make it manageable for casual pruning by practically minded families |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage-red ribbon – Thread Rosige Landdrostei® through a cottage border with Geranium ‘Rozanne’ and soft grasses for a relaxed red “ribbon” of colour – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish cottage gardens
- Entrance focus – Flank your front door with two 40–50 litre pots, underplanting the roses with trailing ivy or white lobelia to frame the entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting quick kerb appeal
- Neat path edging – Line a garden path with a short row, interplanting pockets of lavender for scent and structure that stay smart with simple pruning – ideal for busy people who like order without fuss
- Urban colour box – Combine this rose in a raised bed with dwarf Weigela and compact hydrangeas to give layered, long-season colour – ideal for small urban plots needing maximum effect in minimum space
- Family-friendly corner – Use a trio of plants in a corner bed with hardy perennials to create a stable, long-lived feature that copes with family life – ideal for parents wanting resilient, low-maintenance planting
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Rosige Landdrostei® is a floribunda bed rose; registered cultivar name KORteidros. Commercially marketed as Rosige Landdrostei® Bedding rose KORteidros, in the bed rose collection, shrub rose exhibition category. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Parentage: (unknown seedling × ‘KORpeligo’) × ‘KORfloci08’. Introduced and registered in 2017 in Germany under EU CPVO registration. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, compact, slightly spreading shrub to about 80–120 cm high and 40–60 cm wide. Moderately thorny canes with dense, dark green, glossy foliage, forming a full, even bush suitable for beds and edging. |
| Flower morphology |
Small, double, ball-shaped pompon flowers, typically 0.5–1.5 inches across. Carried in clusters of 3–10 blooms per stem. Petal count around 26–39, repeat flowering with a generous second flush in the season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Vivid medium red petals with creamy white reverse and a silvery sheen, giving a fresh bicolour effect. Colour holds moderately well, fading slowly in strong sun to raspberry red tones while retaining contrast. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classically rose-scented but very faint; fragrance is delicate and light, mainly noticeable at close range in still, warm conditions. Selected more for visual impact and bedding performance than for strong scent. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually sparse due to double flowers. Where formed, hips are spherical, about 6–10 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS N30A), offering only limited ornamental interest in most seasons. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Winter hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; prefers airy sites, with protection advised in enclosed, humid courtyards. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for beds, edging, low hedges, containers and urban plantings. Plant 35 cm apart for mass, 30 cm for hedging, 55 cm as specimens. Performs in partial shade; avoid prolonged drought and ensure consistent moisture. |
Rosige Landdrostei® offers compact, colourful flowering, reliable performance in partial shade and a long-lived, regenerating own-root framework for easy-going family gardens, making it a reassuring choice if You want a rose that simply works.
