Uniform, vivid, deep red shade. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Radiant, long-lasting dark-red flower colour
– Strongly remontant, blooms repeatedly all season
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage for structure
– Excellent disease resistance and robustness
– Low-maintenance shrub, ideal for urban plantings Special feature: ADR and multiple gold medal winner in European rose trials.
Gentle landscaping – Garden-appropriate choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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ROTER KORSAR ® – deep red park rose – Kordes
If You are dreaming of a reliable dark-red shrub rose that You can plant and simply let it settle in, ROTER KORSAR® is an easy-going partner for Irish family gardens. Bred by Kordes and ADR certified, it offers healthy, bushy growth with glossy, dark foliage and a natural shape that suits front gardens, mixed beds and low hedges. Its semi-double clusters of blooms are vibrant ruby red, holding their colour well even in changeable weather and not turning blueish as they age. The shrub is strongly repeat-flowering, so Your beds stay colourful over a long season, while the open flowers remain partly pollinator-friendly. With good resistance to common rose diseases it copes well in our humid climate and typical Irish rainfall, provided drainage is sensible. As an own-root plant it is naturally long-lived and regenerates well, giving You a stable, dependable feature that fits easily into urban and cottage-style schemes. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on strong shoots, and by the third season it rewards You with its full ornamental value and a confidently settled presence in the garden.
Roter Korsar® (KORromalu) with very weak, barely noticeable scent.
Roter Korsar® in full bloom, showing its deep red, semi-double flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Bushy, upright habit to around 120–180 cm creates an immediate presence without overwhelming an average front garden, giving a strong vertical accent beside doors, gateways or paths for those who like an easy, welcoming look for their home, especially beginners
Low flowering hedge along boundaries
Regular, arching growth and dense, glossy foliage allow ROTER KORSAR® to knit into a semi-formal hedge at 50–55 cm spacing, offering privacy, structure and deep red colour without the clipping demands of traditional hedge plants, ideal for busy-owners
Mixed border with perennials and grasses
The semi-double, cluster-flowering habit and dark green leaves work beautifully with airy perennials and ornamental grasses, giving a long-season backbone of colour that blends into informal planting schemes for fans of relaxed cottage borders
Small park-style group planting (3–5 plants)
Planted in small groups, the good repeat flowering and self-cleaning blooms create a carpet of red that always looks tidy; spent petals drop cleanly, reducing deadheading and keeping communal or shared spaces manageable for time-poor gardeners
Urban family garden beds around patios
Excellent disease resistance and tolerance of urban conditions mean the shrub keeps its foliage and colour where air quality and space are limited, so You can enjoy a healthy rose close to seating areas even if Your gardening routine is light as a hobbyist
Coastal or exposed sites with regular rain
Robust growth, ADR-level health and good disease resistance help it cope with moisture and wind in exposed gardens, provided the soil is not waterlogged, making it reliable where frequent showers and heavy downpours are part of everyday life
Pollinator-friendly family garden corner
Semi-double flowers with accessible stamens are attractive to bees and other insects, so a small group will add wildlife interest for children and adults alike, while still looking neat and ornamental for those who enjoy gently nature-friendly gardens
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, ROTER KORSAR® forms a long-lived, own-root shrub that recovers well from pruning and keeps blooming, giving deep red colour and structure close to the house even where ground space is limited for urbanites
Decorating ideas
Romantic entrance pair – Flank your front door with two large containers of ROTER KORSAR® underplanted with white alyssum for a welcoming, low-maintenance entrance – perfect for homeowners who want simple, classic impact.
Cottage hedge blend – Create a loose boundary hedge mixing ROTER KORSAR® with lavender and catmint to soften the edges of paths – ideal for fans of cottage gardens who prefer fragrant, bee-friendly borders.
Contemporary red-and-blue bed – Combine the deep red blooms with Echinops and Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ for a modern contrast of textures and cool blues – suited to those who enjoy a slightly architectural, easy-care look.
Family wildlife corner – Plant a group of three roses with nearby herbs such as rosemary and oregano to attract pollinators, then leave some hips to colour in autumn – great for families wanting gentle nature interest for children.
Courtyard statement pot – Use a single shrub in a 50 litre container with trailing ivy and white violas as seasonal underplanting – ideal for small urban courtyards where you want strong colour but minimal maintenance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Roter Korsar® (registered as KORromalu), park–shrub rose; shrub rose exhibition category. Trade name Roter Korsar ® Park – shrub rose KORromalu; ARS approved name Roter Korsar®.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons, Germany, in 2003 with unknown parentage. Introduced after 2006 by W. Kordes’ Söhne®; registered in 2006 as a robust, decorative shrub for garden and park use.
Awards and recognitions
ADR certification (Germany, 2005); Gold Medal Dublin Rose Trials 2006; Silver Medal Kortrijk 2006; Gold Medal Belfast 2007; Golden Rose Hradec Králové 2008; Gold Standard (UK, 2008).
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub with arching canes, 120–180 cm high and 60–100 cm wide. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots. Suitable for beds, hedging, specimen use and small-climbing training on low supports.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat flowers with 13–25 petals in medium-sized clusters. Bloom diameter medium (approximately 4–7 cm). Strongly remontant with abundant first and second flush; self-cleaning flowers drop petals neatly after opening.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, vivid dark red blooms; buds dark burgundy red with velvety sheen. Fresh flowers intense ruby red, slightly lighter at the centre. Colour holds well with minimal fading and no bluish tones in typical garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance very weak and barely noticeable; chosen primarily for colour, health and garden performance rather than scent. Suitable where strong fragrance is not required or might conflict with nearby seating areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces spherical orange-red hips, 8–12 mm in diameter, in moderate quantities after flowering. Decorative in late season and useful for adding subtle wildlife interest where hips are allowed to develop.
Resistance and hardiness
High resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; ADR-standard health. Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3). Good heat tolerance with watering during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance park and garden shrub for beds, hedges and urban green spaces. Spacing 55 cm for mass plantings, 50 cm for hedges, 90 cm as specimen; 3.2–3.7 plants/m². Suitable for partial shade and larger containers with good drainage.
ROTER KORSAR ® offers healthy, low-maintenance shrubs with season-long red colour and reliable repeat flowering; as an own-root rose it provides long-lived structure that settles beautifully into your garden, making it an easy, confident choice to plant now.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROTER KORSAR ® – deep red park rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Dublin Rose Trials (Ireland) – Gold Medal (2006); Kortrijk/Courtrai Rose Trials (Belgium) – Silver Medal (2006); Belfast Rose Trials (Northern Ireland) – Gold Medal (2007); Hradec Králové (Czech Republic) – Golden Rose (2008); NIAB/British Rose Breeders (
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.
