ALOHA® – apricot-orange climbing rose – Kordes
Apricot petals and a romantic rosette form make ALOHA® Klettermaxe® an inviting choice for classic British front gardens, creating a welcome focal point on pergolas, arches or house walls. Its medium-height climber habit is easy to guide for compact spaces, while dense foliage gives a lush backdrop that softens brickwork and fencing. Large, very double blooms offer fragrant, sweet‑fruity notes ideal by doors or seating, and its own-root form supports a long-lived, regenerating framework that copes well with cool, exposed sites and steady wind off the coast. You can expect a natural progression from strong rooting in the first year, through bolder shoot growth in the second, to full ornamental effect by the third season.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front-garden house wall (south or west facing) |
Ideal where you want generous colour but only moderate height; ALOHA® typically reaches around 2–3 m, so it frames windows and doorways without overwhelming the façade. Its dense foliage covers brick or render evenly, and own-root vigour helps it recover if pruned back after building work or repainting – helpful for busy homeowners. |
| Garden arch or small pergola by a seating area |
The rosette blooms are large, full and very double, giving a romantic tunnel effect on arches and pergolas in small to medium gardens. Planted either side of an arch, it creates a richly petalled canopy, while the sweet, fruity scent is most noticeable at head height on still evenings, perfect for cottage-style enthusiasts. |
| Cottage-style mixed border with perennials and herbs |
ALOHA® works well trained on an obelisk or low trellis at the back of a mixed border, where its warm peach‑orange to pearly pink flowers blend with blues, purples and soft creams. Dense, dark green leaves provide contrast to airy companions like sage and sweet alyssum, fitting an informal, layered look for aesthetics-focused beginners. |
| Small group planting on a pergola run or fence |
Using two to four plants spaced along a run allows you to build a continuous flowering line without complicated design. Own-root plants knit into a stable framework over time, so once the main structure is trained, only occasional tying-in and annual pruning are needed, suiting low-maintenance seekers. |
| Containers and large planters in paved courtyards |
ALOHA® can be grown in a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres with a sturdy obelisk or trellis, giving vertical colour where borders are not available. Good drainage and regular feeding support repeat flowering, while the contained root system helps manage height in compact spaces for urban terrace gardeners. |
| Feature rose near entrance paths or gateways |
Planted by a gate or along a short path, its inviting colour range from peach‑orange buds to pearly pink blooms creates a welcoming impression. The strong fragrance is noticeable as you pass, and the medium climbing height means it can be shaped around posts or short arches without dominating, pleasing front-garden stylists. |
| Partially shaded side passage or north-east aspect |
ALOHA® tolerates partial shade, so it can brighten side passages or corners that receive only morning or late-afternoon sun. In cooler, more humid spots, good air circulation and regular deadheading help maintain flowering along the trained stems, supporting a neat appearance for practical family gardeners. |
| Wind-exposed coastal or open-suburban plots |
Its H7 hardiness and sturdy, upright climber habit make it suitable for cooler, wind-exposed gardens where a tall rambler might be too vigorous; when planted with decent drainage and a strong support, the framework anchors well even where prevailing winds are persistent, reassuring weather-conscious owners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Archway – Train ALOHA® over a metal or timber arch and underplant with sweet alyssum and soft geraniums for a scented, storybook entrance – ideal for cottage-garden romantics.
- Warm Welcome Wall – Fan the climber around a front door, combining with evergreen climbers and pots of lavender to create an inviting, year-round feature – suited to kerb-appeal conscious homeowners.
- Pastel Pergola – Pair ALOHA® on a small pergola with blue salvias and pale foxgloves to balance its peach and pink tones – perfect for those planning relaxed seating corners.
- Courtyard Column – Grow it in a 50-litre container with a tall obelisk, adding trailing alyssum at the base for a vertical accent on patios – ideal for compact urban courtyards.
- Soft Fence Screen – Space several plants along a low fence, weaving stems horizontally for an informal, flower-rich screen – good for families wanting gentle privacy without dense hedging.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose from the Klettermaxe® collection; registered as KORwesrug, traded as Aloha® Klettermaxe®; large-flowered climber suitable for exhibition display and refined garden settings. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany from ‘Westerland’ × ‘Rugelda®’; introduced 2003 in Germany, 2007 in Canada, continuing the Kordes tradition of showy, large-flowered climbing roses. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium climber reaching about 200–320 cm high and 80–150 cm wide, upright in habit with dense, dark green foliage and strong prickling; requires firm support and regular tying-in. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, rosette-shaped, very double blooms with 40+ petals, typically produced in clusters; remontant with a lighter second flush, benefits from deadheading to encourage repeat flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm peach-orange buds open to vivid peach-orange with salmon-pink, then fade through creamy peach to pastel and pearly pink; colour retention moderate, creating a softly blended, multi-tone display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, sweet, fruity scent noticeable at close to moderate distance, especially around seating areas or entrances; primarily ornamental, with very double blooms that conceal the stamens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical rose hips about 12–16 mm across, in orange-red tones; hips are not a main ornamental feature but may appear after un-deadheaded late-season flowers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, needing regular fungicide programmes; reliably hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) in well-prepared sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on walls, pergolas and trellises with full sun to partial shade; allow 140–225 cm per plant, or 0.4–0.5 plants/m² for mass plantings; maintain with regular spraying, feeding and deadheading. |
ALOHA® Klettermaxe® offers romantic, fragrant rosette blooms on a medium-height climber whose own-root form builds a durable framework, making it a considered choice for long-term front-garden and pergola planting.
