Uniform, warm-toned salmon-pink shade. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, pleasantly noticeable-scented rose - classic, rose character
– Warm, uniform salmon-pink blooms all season.
– Elegant high-centred, pointed-budded flowers.
– Compact, bushy habit with dense glossy foliage.
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush.
– Winter-hardy to RHS H7, USDA zone 6a.
– Special feature: Medium, classic rose fragrance ideal for cutting.
Everyday elegance – Future-proof garden choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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FORTUNA® – salmon pink tea-hybrid rose - Kordes
Elegant and refined, FORTUNA® brings classic hybrid tea beauty into everyday British gardens with warm salmon-pink blooms on a compact, bushy habit that suits front beds and borders. Bred by Kordes, it offers reliable repeat flowering with medium maintenance, rewarding simple care with a dependable second flush for vases and garden display. Its own-root origin supports long-term longevity, gradually building a stable, balanced shrub that responds well to light pruning rather than demanding regimes. Medium fragrance adds a gentle, classic rose scent without overwhelming small spaces, while dense, glossy foliage provides neat structure even between flushes. Well-suited to typical UK conditions, it performs best where improved soil gives confident root anchoring in wetter, heavier ground. Planted as a half- to one-year-old own-root plant, it settles first by strengthening its roots, then pushing stronger shoots, before reaching its full ornamental presence over its first three seasons.
Fortuna® in profile, showing its high-centred hybrid tea bloom form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The bushy, compact structure and high-centred blooms give instant formality at the front of the house without overpowering a small plot. Its defined shape suits simple planting lines by paths or drives, creating a smart welcome for beginners
Small bed in a family garden
Medium height and restrained spread make spacing easy, so you can plan a tidy, low-maintenance flower bed with 3–5 bushes for steady colour. Straightforward deadheading and seasonal feeding keep it performing for busy-owners
Mixed cottage-style border
The warm salmon-pink blends effectively with perennials and traditional shrubs, while the structured hybrid tea form adds contrast to looser cottage planting. It repeats well among lavender, asters and smoke bush, suiting style-focused
Specimen rose near seating
Medium, classic rose fragrance and elegant, pointed buds make this an attractive single planting beside a bench or terrace. It offers repeat flushes close to eye level without needing complex pruning, encouraging confidence for newcomers
Small cutting patch
High-centred hybrid tea blooms on straight stems lend themselves to simple home cutting. A few plants provide regular, vase-worthy flowers through the season, supporting everyday arrangements for home-florists
Sunny terrace in a large container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and regular watering, the compact, bushy habit stays balanced and upright. This makes it suitable for patios or balconies where you want classic roses without ground preparation, ideal for urban-gardeners
Structured rose-and-shrub scheme
Glossy, dark green foliage and a rounded outline help anchor mixed rose plantings, giving a permanent framework even between flushes. This long-view, own-root stability suits gardeners planning enduring layouts, particularly long-term-planners
Border in heavier garden soil
Once established on its own roots, it forms a reliable, anchored shrub that copes better with typical improved clay beds, provided drainage is considered where winters are wet, supporting peace of mind for family-gardeners
Styling ideas
Classic frontage – Line a short front path with FORTUNA® and low evergreen edging for a quietly formal welcome – suited to homeowners wanting neat kerb appeal.
Cottage contrast – Mix with English lavender and New York asters so the salmon-pink blooms rise from a haze of purple and blue – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Salmon harmony – Combine with soft cream perennials and pale-pink roses for a gentle, tonal border that feels calm yet refined – perfect for relaxation-focused gardeners.
Patio feature – Plant a single bush in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with gravel mulch for a clean, architectural look – good for compact terraces and balconies.
Cutting corner – Group three plants in a small, sunny plot, allowing easy access for snipping blooms for the house – appealing to those who enjoy home-arranged flowers.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORtuna, marketed as Fortuna® Rigo Roses® KORtuna; exhibition category cut flower/tea hybrid, ARS exhibition name Fortuna.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne), Germany, 1977; ‘Sonia’ × unknown seedling; first introduced 1980 via Roy H. Rumsey Pty. Ltd. and later by W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy hybrid tea, around 50–70 cm high and 40–60 cm spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; weak self-cleaning, benefits from regular deadheading.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, high-centred flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; classic pointed-bud form suitable for cutting, with reliable remontant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Warm, uniform salmon-pink; buds vivid, opening bright then fading through mid to pastel salmon, often with pale, pink-white petal margins towards the end of bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, classic rose fragrance, pleasantly noticeable at close range without being overpowering; primarily ornamental rather than selected for intense scent or perfume use.
Hip characteristics
Produces occasional small spherical hips, around 6–9 mm across, in an orange-red shade; generally incidental to the ornamental display and not a dominant feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7, hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (USDA 6a); medium disease resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, benefiting from standard care; moderate heat tolerance, needs watering in drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position, with 45 cm spacing for mass beds and 75 cm for specimens; 4.9–5.7 plants/m² depending on layout; medium maintenance, occasionally needs plant protection.
FORTUNA® offers compact elegance, repeat flowering and dependable structure on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a long-lived, classic hybrid tea in your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FORTUNA® – salmon pink tea-hybrid rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Vivid salmon-pink with a slightly darker shade at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Bright salmon-pink petals with a subtly lustrous inner sheen.
Full Bloom:
Medium salmon-pink, slightly lightening at the edges of the outer petals.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to a pastel salmon-pink, with an almost pink-white tone at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the vivid salmon pink fades to mid-salmon pink and then to pastel salmon pink, the margins developing an almost pink‑white rim before the flower fully fades.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double (full) flower form reduces attraction to pollinators because the compact petals often obscure the stamens, making nectar and pollen less accessible.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
