Vibrant, deep yellow shade that does not fade during flowering. - landscaping shrub rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vibrant, deep yellow blooms with lasting colour
– Upright, bushy habit for structured plantings
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush
– Very hardy, winter-tough shrub for cold regions
– Attractive open blooms for bees and pollinators
– Special feature: ADR award-winning landscape rose with proven garden performance.
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LEMON FIZZ® – yellow landscape shrub rose – Kordes
Vibrant lemon-yellow clusters, a compact bushy habit and naturally tidy self-cleaning blooms make Lemon Fizz® an inviting choice for smaller British gardens where you want impact without fuss. In an average family plot it sits happily at the front of a border or along a path, coping well with breezy sites that often bring frequent rainfall and unsettled weather. The open, semi-double flowers are richly nectar filled and easily accessible, encouraging bees and other pollinators to visit throughout the season. Its own-root form supports a long lifespan, rebuilding from the base if stems are damaged and settling into your soil for years of colour. Over time you can expect a natural rhythm – first the roots, then the framework of shoots, and by around the third year the full ornamental effect across summer and early autumn. In typical urban or suburban settings it helps keep the front garden looking orderly and cheerful from the pavement.
Lemon Fizz® showing its deep yellow full bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Lemon Fizz® forms an upright, bushy mound around 85–120 cm tall, ideal for giving structure beside a front door or bay window without overwhelming a modest space. Its naturally neat outline needs only light pruning to keep it in scale, so you can maintain a smart frontage with minimal shaping, well suited to busy homeowners
Small bed or mixed border
The vibrant, persistent deep yellow flowers show clearly from a distance and hold their colour even in strong sun, providing a reliable splash among perennials and low shrubs. Clusters of medium-sized blooms repeat over the season, with most spent flowers dropping cleanly, so borders stay presentable between maintenance rounds for aesthetics-focused beginners
Low flowering hedge
Planted at 55 cm spacing, its dense, medium- to dark-green foliage knits into a low hedge that marks boundaries while staying friendly in scale for family gardens. Own-root growth builds a stable, long-lived line of plants that recover well from occasional harder pruning, suiting long-term front garden layouts for planning-conscious gardeners
Container on patio or driveway
In a large container of at least 40–50 litres, Lemon Fizz® provides bold colour beside seating areas or along a drive. The upright, compact habit works well in pots, and the good self-cleaning keeps it looking smart near hard landscaping, provided you can water and feed regularly, making it practical for urban balcony-owners
Cottage-style planting with pollinators
The semi-double, open blooms expose stamens for easy access, offering nectar and pollen through repeated flushes, especially attractive to bees in traditional cottage-style mixes. With its bright yellow colour and modest height it weaves comfortably among classics like verbena and crocosmia, enhancing wildlife interest for nature-minded families
Sun-catching bed in cool climates
Developed by Kordes and tested to H7 / USDA 4b, this shrub rose is hardy to around –30 °C, suiting cooler parts of the UK where winter resilience matters. In a sunny bed with decent air movement it establishes into a tough, enduring feature that repays simple, regular care for long-term rose lovers
Part-shade around-the-house planting
Suitable for partial shade, Lemon Fizz® performs reliably on aspects that receive only part-day sun, such as east- or west-facing walls. Here its bright colour lifts slightly dimmer corners, while own-root resilience supports gradual thickening over the years, rewarding patient, low-input care for time-poor beginners
Managed bed with regular plant protection
Where you are prepared to give roses a little more attention, this cultivar repays careful siting, feeding and a consistent fungicide programme despite its very low natural disease tolerance. In well-drained soil with steady moisture it settles steadily year by year, even in gardens with frequent wind and rain affecting foliage, suiting committed enthusiasts
Styling ideas
Sunlit border ribbon – Run a short row along a front path, underplant with low silver foliage such as Stachys and pale violas to frame the bright yellow blooms – ideal for kerb-appeal-conscious owners
Cottage mix accent – Combine with Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and airy ornamental grasses so the golden flowers pop among soft pinks and movement – perfect for relaxed cottage-garden fans
Smart low hedge – Use tight spacing along a drive or boundary, mulched with fine gravel, to create a clipped-looking, flowered edge with minimal pruning – suited to those wanting structure without formality
Potted front-door pair – Plant two specimens in 50-litre terracotta tubs flanking the entrance, with trailing lobelia or bacopa at the base for a welcoming, long-season display – appealing to flat and townhouse residents
Wildlife-friendly corner – Set amongst Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ and late perennials to deliver continuous colour and open flowers that support visiting bees – attractive to gardeners prioritising pollinator interest
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Modern shrub (landscape) rose; registered as KORfizzlem, marketed as Lemon Fizz® NektarGarten®; shrub exhibition class with ARS exhibition name Lemon Fizz for shows.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne from unnamed seedlings; introduced 2014 in the USA by Newflora LLC; protected under US Plant Patent PP 24 195.
Awards and recognition
Holds ADR German State-Approved Rose status (2015), plus awards from American Garden Rose Selections, Baden‑bei‑Wien (3rd prize) and Monza rose trial silver medal.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 85–120 cm high and 70–95 cm wide; dense, slightly glossy medium- to dark-green foliage; moderately thorny stems with good branching.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat blooms with 13–25 petals, produced in clusters of medium-sized flowers (about 4–7 cm); remontant with an abundant second flush and good natural self-cleaning.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid, deep yellow flowers (RHS 11A–12A, ARS code dy); intense lemon buds, sunshine-yellow when opening, golden centres; colour remains stable with little fading in strong sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent reported; value lies in bold colour and flower form rather than perfume; open, semi-double shape prioritises pollen access over strongly scented, densely petalled blooms.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips, around 5–7 mm diameter; orange-red (RHS 40A) when mature; generally incidental to the display, as ongoing flowering and self-cleaning reduce heavy hip set.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Extremely hardy to about –32 to –29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5); however very susceptible to black spot, mildew and rust, so regular fungicide and hygiene are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, airy beds, low hedges or large containers; allow 55–100 cm spacing; needs consistent feeding, watering in dry spells and proactive plant protection for sustained health.
LEMON FIZZ® offers vibrant long-season yellow colour, a compact, self-cleaning habit and durable own-root strength that rewards simple, regular care, making it a considered choice for structured yet welcoming family gardens.
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The term "Lemon Fizz" refers to a sparkling, lemon-yellow refreshing drink, and the name evokes the flower’s vibrant, fresh lemon-yellow colour.
Pollinator Attraction:
Open, semi-double flowers with exposed stamens are particularly attractive to pollinators, as the semi-double bloom form and accessible stamens make nectar and pollen easy to reach.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The variety descriptions list them as pollinator-friendly due to their open flower shape.
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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