Schöne vom See® MärchenRosen® – apricot bedding floribunda rose
Schöne vom See® is a romantic MärchenRosen® floribunda that gives You colour, long seasons of flowers and a naturally bushy shape without demanding advanced gardening skills. Bred by Kordes for strong health, it shrugs off typical rose diseases and copes reliably with our damp Irish weather and heavier soils by simply ensuring basic drainage. The warm apricot–peach blooms open in clusters and then soften through salmon and cream, so the shrub always looks softly romantic, even between flushes. On its own roots it settles in steadily, forming a durable, balanced plant that fits a family garden for many years. In year one it builds roots, in year two stronger shoots, and by year three You can enjoy its full ornamental impact with little more than watering, feeding and an easy annual prune.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal shrub by the path or doorway |
Compact height and bushy structure keep it neatly in scale beside drives and paths, while the changing peach-to-cream flower shades give a welcoming look for most of the season, even in typical Irish rain and humidity, suiting the time-poor homeowner |
| Small rose group of 3–5 plants in a lawn island bed |
Planted in a loose triangle or drift, the uniform floribunda shape quickly reads as a rounded, low hedge of blossom; it fills out steadily over the first three years, giving dependable structure without complex pruning for the relaxed beginner |
| Mixed border with perennials in a family back garden |
The glossy dark green foliage and medium height let it sit comfortably among hardy perennials, while its remontant flowering brings repeat colour waves that tie the planting together for the busy garden-proud couple |
| Romantic cottage-style bed under windows |
Soft apricot tones that fade to salmon-pink and cream echo traditional cottage borders; combine with airy perennials for an old-world look that still stays compact and easy to deadhead, ideal for lovers of nostalgic charm |
| Low flowering hedge along a front boundary |
Regular spacing of this dense, bushy rose creates a tidy, flowering line that screens low walls or railings without growing too tall, providing reliable colour and privacy with minimal trimming for the practical gardener |
| Container planting on a sunny patio or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost, its compact habit and repeat clusters of bloom give a long-season show near seating areas; pots are easy to water and feed, making care straightforward for the urban resident |
| Ornamental bed in coastal or exposed gardens |
Strong breeding and robust foliage support performance where wind and Atlantic air can be challenging, provided the planting spot offers reasonable drainage and shelter, giving confidence to coastal-area gardeners |
| Long-term backbone rose in a low-maintenance scheme |
As an own-root, hardy floribunda with very good disease resistance, it matures into a durable shrub that bounces back well after harsh winters or light mistakes in care, reassuring any time-limited owner |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Apricot Drift – Plant a curved drift of Schöne vom See® with soft pink hardy geraniums and white campanula for a storybook cottage effect – perfect for romantic, rural-style gardeners
- Front-Garden Welcome – Place three roses in a gentle arc by the path and underplant with lavender and low thyme to perfume the air as You pass – ideal for busy homeowners who want instant charm
- Sunset Patio Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing lobelia and silver-helichrysum foliage for a sunset-toned container – suited to balcony and small-terrace dwellers
- Neat Flowering Border – Line a short front boundary with evenly spaced plants backed by box balls or low yew for a clean, structured look – good for those who like tidy, formal edges
- Peach-and-Blue Harmony – Combine Schöne vom See® with blue catmint and pale blue hardy salvia in a mixed border to highlight its warm apricot tones – attractive for colour-conscious planting enthusiasts
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Schöne vom See® MärchenRosen® (KORbylosang); floribunda bed rose. Registered cultivar name KORbylosang, ARS exhibition name Schöne vom See®. Part of the MärchenRosen® collection of romantic-flowered shrub and border roses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from seedling × seedling. Breeding year 2001, EU PBR 2013/2230, US PP27104 submission 2014. Introduced after 2014 via W. Kordes’ Söhne and partners. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Highly decorated floribunda: Goldene Rose Baden-Baden gold medal and grand prize (2012); silver medals at Kortrijk/Courtrai (2012, 2015); silver medal Rome (2012); Children’s Choice Award Buenos Aires (2012); 5th prize Baden bei Wien (2013). |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, compact floribunda shrub 65–90 cm high and 45–65 cm wide. Dense, glossy dark green foliage gives good ground cover and a tidy outline. Moderately thorny stems; suitable for beds, low hedging and mixed borders in family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters on branching stems. Large flower size (approximately 7–10 cm) in flushes, with a plentiful second flowering. Remontant over the season, maintaining ornamental effect for many weeks. |
| Colour and phenology |
Intense peach-orange with a golden sheen in bud and at opening, shifting to pastel salmon-pink with creamy drying edges as blooms age. Good colour retention; the shrub shows multiple tones at once, enhancing depth in beds and borders. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak, barely noticeable, allowing it to suit sitting areas for those sensitive to scent. Grown primarily for its colour effect and continuous flowering rather than perfume; works well where strong fragrance is not desired. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Limited hip set due to the full double flowers. When present, hips are small, spherical, orange-red, around 7–11 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative touch without dominating the plant’s late-season appearance. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Excellent disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical conditions. Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), making it well suited to most Irish and similar temperate climates. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low maintenance; benefits from regular watering and feeding, plus light annual pruning. Space 40 cm for mass planting, 35 cm for hedges, 60 cm as specimen; 6.7–7.8 plants/m² in bedding schemes. Best in full sun with reasonably drained, fertile soil. |
Schöne vom See® offers romantic apricot clusters, compact easy-care growth and long-lived own-root reliability that bounces back well over the years, making it a dependable choice if You would like a straightforward, rewarding rose to plant now.
