Uniform, vivid, deep red shade. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Vivid, deep dark-red blooms with lasting colour.
– Strongly remontant, flowers abundantly all season.
– Healthy, ADR and Gold Standard awarded.
– Robust shrub for beds, hedges and parks.
– Thrives in heat, urban sites and partial shade.
– Special feature: Decorative orange-red hips extend autumn interest.
Gentle landscaping – Garden-appropriate choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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ROTER KORSAR ® – deep red park rose - Kordes
With its velvety dark-red blooms and naturally bushy habit, ROTER KORSAR® offers dependable structure and colour for family gardens without demanding intensive care. Bred by Kordes and ADR-tested, it provides reliably healthy foliage in typical British conditions, even where damp weather can combine with heavier soils and exposed winds. Strongly repeat-flowering and well self-cleaning, it keeps borders neat as old petals drop away on their own. The dense, glossy leaves and arching shoots build a long-lived hedge or specimen that matures steadily as roots deepen, so you see solid framework in year one, rising flower power in year two, and full ornamental value by year three. Semi-double clusters are gently pollinator-friendly, while modest orange-red hips add late-season interest, making this easy-care investment a versatile choice for classic front gardens and relaxed cottage-style mixes.
Roter Korsar® rose bloom in close-up, showing its very light scent.
Roter Korsar® at full bloom with deep red flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The bushy, upright habit forms a clear vertical accent without becoming overbearing, ideal for anchoring a small front bed beside a door or path. Self-cleaning flowers reduce deadheading, so the plant keeps a tidy outline with limited effort – perfect for the busy beginner.
Informal flowering hedge
Planted at 50–55 cm intervals, its dense foliage and arching canes knit into an attractive, semi-formal hedge that screens boundaries while flowering repeatedly through the season. The own-root structure builds a durable framework that responds well to periodic trimming – ideal for the family homeowner.
Mixed cottage-style border
The saturated dark-red blooms sit beautifully among perennials and ornamental grasses, bringing depth and contrast without overwhelming softer tones. Healthy, glossy leaves give a solid green backdrop even between flushes, supporting that “planted once, looks after itself” feel – reassuring for the style-conscious starter.
Low-maintenance park bed or larger border
Heat- and disease-tolerant growth keeps maintenance low in urban or exposed settings, as routine watering in dry spells and a yearly prune are usually sufficient. Mass planting at 3–4 plants/m² creates a cohesive, long-lived block of colour and structure – well suited to the time-pressed gardener.
Small group planting (1–3 shrubs)
A cluster of two or three shrubs gives a generous effect in modest gardens, with overlapping flower flushes from early summer onwards. Own-root plants adapt to soil and climate, gradually forming balanced bushes that need only light shaping each winter – attractive for the practical beginner.
Wildlife-friendly ornamental corner
Semi-double blooms with exposed stamens draw in bees and other beneficial insects, and the later orange-red hips offer additional seasonal interest. This makes it easy to combine strong garden aesthetics with a touch of habitat value in smaller spaces – appealing to the nature-minded owner.
Large container on terrace or patio
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, its structured, upright habit and repeat bloom provide long-season colour close to seating areas. Own-root resilience allows for renovation pruning if needed, helping the plant reshoot strongly after many years – a boon for the courtyard gardener.
Boundary or driveway planting in exposed spots
This variety’s robust growth and proven health let it cope with wind-exposed frontages where many roses struggle, provided the soil is reasonably drained and not waterlogged in winter. This resilience simplifies planting decisions in more challenging positions – welcome for the cautious newcomer.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE CLUSTER – Plant 3 shrubs in a loose triangle with blue globe thistles and soft pink perennials for a classic, layered cottage feel – for romantically inclined homeowners.
FRONT-DOOR FOCUS – Use a single shrub in a generous 50–60 litre pot, flanked by clipped box or low grasses, to frame an entrance with deep red colour – for neat, design-aware city dwellers.
RUBY HEDGE – Create a flowering boundary by spacing plants at 50 cm, underplanting with glaucous sedges for foliage contrast and easy groundcover – for those seeking structure with minimal upkeep.
MIXED MEADOW – Combine with airy ornamental grasses and white or yellow daisies so the rich red flowers punctuate a looser, naturalistic scheme – for fans of relaxed, wildlife-friendly borders.
SMALL-BED SHOWPIECE – Place two shrubs at the back of a 1–2 m bed with low lavender and catmint in front to echo traditional British front gardens – for beginners wanting instant, classic impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Roter Korsar® (KORromalu); shrub / park rose for garden and landscape use, registered 2006, recognised in trials under the same name for exhibition and cataloguing.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany from unknown parentage, selected 2003 and introduced after 2006 as a robust, landscape-suitable shrub rose with dependable health and garden performance.
Awards and recognition
Holds ADR certification (Germany, 2005) and UK Gold Standard (2008), plus multiple gold and silver medals from European rose trials, demonstrating proven reliability and ornamental quality in varied climates.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub with arching canes, 120–180 cm high and 60–100 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage providing good ground cover and a strong visual framework in beds and hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat blooms with 13–25 petals, medium-sized clusters on strong stems, strongly remontant with abundant second and later flushes, maintaining good display from early summer into autumn.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform dark-red flowers (RHS 53A–53B) from burgundy buds to intense ruby red blooms, colour holding well with minimal fading or bluing, giving a consistently rich effect across successive flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, making it suitable where strong scent is not desired or in mixed plantings where visual impact, colour depth and plant health are the primary selection criteria.
Hip characteristics
Produces spherical, orange-red hips 8–12 mm in diameter in moderate numbers, adding a discrete autumn accent without overwhelming the plant’s overall appearance or complicating maintenance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to -21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), tolerates heat with watering during prolonged dry spells and suits urban and exposed sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance shrub rose for beds, hedges, parks and urban plantings; prefers well-drained soil, suitable for partial shade, with recommended spacings from 50–90 cm depending on use and design.
ROTER KORSAR ® offers healthy, low-maintenance, repeat-flowering structure in rich dark red, and as a long-lived own-root shrub it settles securely into family gardens; an excellent option if you seek reliable colour with modest effort.
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 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
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.
