Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry
– Large, double, velvety deep red blooms.
– Strong, upright shrub for hedges and parks.
– Medium hardiness to around –20 °C winters.
– Light fresh, berry fragrance on the flowers.
– Forms decorative red, spherical rose hips.
– Special feature: Remontant shrub with abundant second flush, ideal as a striking solitary or mass planting.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Kortello Park - shrub rose KORtello – own-root shrub rose
In busy British gardens where you want reliable colour without complex care, Kortello brings a tall, upright presence and rich blood-red blooms that deepen to velvety crimson on glossy dark foliage. This own-root shrub settles steadily, building a long-lived, bushy framework that copes well with exposed, breezy sites and typical front-garden borders. Large, cupped, double flowers appear in generous flushes, then repeat strongly later in the season, so you can enjoy a long run of flowering with only simple deadheading. Given decent moisture and feed, it quietly establishes – roots in the first year, more framework in the second, then full ornamental impact by the third. Its moderate height and dense habit suit hedging, specimen accents or backdrop roles, while the light, fresh-berry fragrance adds refined atmosphere. Plant in small groups for classic cottage-style structure, or mix into a loose shrub-and-perennial scheme where you want a dependable, long-term feature.
Closed bud of Ulmer Münster, a red park shrub rose.
Kortello in bloom, showing its double, cupped flowers and full centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal shrub
The tall, upright, bushy habit and dense dark green foliage create an immediate vertical accent near entrances or along paths, with large, velvety red blooms that read clearly from the pavement, suiting image-conscious homeowners and beginners.
Low maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at around 90 cm centres, the dense, glossy framework knits into a semi-formal, flowering hedge; simple annual pruning and occasional deadheading keep it tidy, making it manageable for time-pressed families.
Mixed cottage-style border
The rich blood-red flowers and dark foliage combine beautifully with pale perennials, giving classic cottage contrast while its own-root strength builds a long-lived, stable shrub, reassuring style-led but practical-minded gardeners.
Specimen rose in lawn or bed
At 120–180 cm high with solitary XL blooms, it stands out as a single specimen; the repeat flowering and modest fragrance provide season-long interest with straightforward care, appealing to relaxed home-focused owners.
Container on patio or terrace
In a large 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright form and repeat-flowering display give a strong vertical accent close to seating areas, ideal for small-plot, low-fuss town-dwellers.
Repeat-flowering backdrop in beds
The remontant habit with abundant second flush means colour returns reliably through the season, creating a steady backdrop for lower planting that suits those wanting predictable results with minimal planning, including casual gardeners.
Moderately exposed or breezy gardens
The sturdy, bushy shrub structure and well-anchoring own-root system cope well with typical British winds, giving a secure, upright feature even in more open plots, which is reassuring for coastal-edge or windy-site owners.
Wildlife- and winter-interest corners
Moderate crops of small red hips follow the flowers, extending interest and offering seasonal structure without extra work, suiting those who value gentle wildlife support within an easy-care planting, especially family-centred gardeners.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – Thread Kortello through a border with Geranium sanguineum and low Gypsophila for a soft, flowing edge – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage style.
FRONT-GATE ACCENT – Flank a path or gate with paired shrubs for a tall, welcoming crimson frame – suited to homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
DEEP-RED BACKDROP – Use a row behind pale roses or perennials to create a rich colour wall – for gardeners aiming at layered, classic borders.
PATIO STATEMENT – Plant one shrub in a 50 litre terracotta pot with airy Gypsophila at the base – perfect for terrace-focused urban dwellers.
STRUCTURED HEDGE – Form a waist-high flowering hedge that separates lawn and play areas – best for families needing clear structure with simple upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose, park type; registered as KORtello, marketed as Kortello – Ulmer Münster; ARS exhibition name Ulmer Münster; verified premium gold quality for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany; cross of ‘Sympathie’ with a self-pollinated seedling; introduced and registered in 1982 for robust landscape planting.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub 120–180 cm high, 80–130 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny canes; requires manual removal of spent blooms to stay neat.
Flower morphology
Very large, cupped, double blooms with 26–39 petals, mainly solitary; remontant, with a strong second flush; flowers suit both garden display and cutting for indoor arrangements.
Colour data and phenology
Deep blood-red with subtle burgundy undertone; buds dark crimson, opening vivid and then deepening to velvety crimson; colour holds well, with only slight browning at petal tips as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, fresh berry fragrance; not overpowering near seating or entrances; adds gentle scent without dominating spaces, making it suitable for mixed plantings and family areas.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical red hips, about 8–13 mm diameter; hips lend subtle late-season colour and interest, particularly effective against the dark, glossy foliage.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H6, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and timely treatments in high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, hedges, parks, containers and specimens; thrives in full sun or light shade; plant 90–180 cm apart; medium maintenance with deadheading and annual pruning for best effect.
Kortello Park - shrub rose KORtello offers tall, repeat-flowering crimson blooms, a durable own-root shrub framework and dependable presence for family gardens; you may find it a reassuring choice for long-term structure and colour.
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson with a velvety texture and outer petals slightly tending towards black.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vivid blood-red with pale lustrous red shades at the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Velvety deep red, with a hint of ruby sheen in the petal folds.
Before Fading:
Darkens to a blackening crimson‑purple, with a slight brownish tone at the petal tips.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the fresh blood-red deepens to a velvety deep red, then darkens to a blackening crimson before the bloom fades; fading is scarcely noticeable, only slight browning at the petal tips.
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, with single and semi-double forms with accessible stamens attracting more insects, while fully double blooms with hidden or reduced stamens attract fewer.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double‑flowered variety, attracts pollinators moderately, therefore at most partially pollinator‑friendly and primarily ornamental
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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