The petals' ground colour is bright, medium‑saturated orange‑red, with a delicate yellowish sheen at their base. - floribunda bedding rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact, upright habit for neat, formal beds.
– Abundant, very double clusters for rich display.
– Vivid orange-red blooms softening to warm pastels.
– Good heat and drought tolerance for warmer sites.
– Decoratively clusters with small red rose hips.
– Special feature: Multi-award-winning Kordes floribunda with proven garden performance.
Water-wise – Transparent processes
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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PHOENIX® – orange bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
This compact floribunda brings reliable colour to modest British gardens, forming a neat, upright bush that fits beautifully into front beds and around-the-house borders, even where strong winds and rain demand good stability and sturdy branching. Its dense, glossy dark green foliage sets off the glowing orange-red, very double blooms, which appear in generous clusters from early summer and repeat well into autumn, keeping planting schemes lively without constant intervention. Medium care needs and good heat and drought tolerance mean you can focus on simple routines rather than specialist rose knowledge, while the own-root plant quietly builds strength below ground, offering an easy-going, long-lived structure that recovers well from pruning and weather. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on stronger shoots, and by the third year it delivers its full impact and bedding presence, fitting the “plant it and it works” approach for busy family gardens.
Freshly opened orange-red flower of Phoenix® Kordes.
Phoenix® showing different opening phases and colour changes side by side.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
The upright, compact growth and tidy dimensions make it ideal for a narrow bed along a front path or drive, giving structured, eye-level colour without overwhelming small spaces, helpful for design-conscious but time-poor beginners.
Small mixed cottage border
Repeated clusters of orange-red blooms bring warm accents among perennials and cottage favourites, while the dense, glossy foliage provides a reliable backdrop, suiting relaxed, flower-rich schemes cherished by cottage-style enthusiasts.
Low informal hedge
At recommended hedge spacing it forms a continuous, colourful low barrier with attractive dark foliage, giving definition to paths or play areas without feeling harsh, useful for families wanting soft structure in everyday gardens.
Patio or terrace container (40–50 litres+)
In a large, well-drained pot it maintains a bushy, upright habit and repeat clusters close to seating areas, with manageable watering and feeding, appealing to urban residents relying on container-led spaces.
Sunny, heat-exposed sites
Good heat and drought tolerance allows it to cope with warm, reflective positions near walls or paving, provided occasional deep watering in prolonged dry spells, reassuring those facing hotter summers in suburban settings.
Partially shaded town garden bed
Suitability for partial shade means it will still flower dependably where fences, neighbouring buildings or trees reduce light, supporting realistic planting plans for overlooked or enclosed urban plots.
Small group planting (3–5 plants)
Planted in a loose group, the consistent habit and colour merge into a unified, high-impact block, while own-root vigour builds a stable stand over time, perfect for homeowners seeking simple but impressive displays.
Weather-exposed coastal or open sites
The compact, well-branched bush with dense foliage provides good anchoring and copes well where strong wind and driving rain might batter taller roses, reassuring those gardening in breezy or coastal locations.
Styling ideas
Warm-front-border – combine with apricot foxgloves, cream campanulas and soft grasses in a slim front-garden strip for a welcoming, glowing entrance – ideal for style-focused homeowners.
Patio-focus – plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and low silver foliage to enjoy repeat clusters by seating areas – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners.
Cottage-ridge – run a loose hedge of PHOENIX® in front of taller delphiniums and lupins to frame a cottage border – perfect for lovers of traditional British planting.
Urban-duo – pair with deep blue clematis in a small city bed for strong colour contrast and vertical interest within limited space – designed for compact urban plots.
Family-play-frame – edge a lawn or play corner with a short line of plants, using their compact habit and bright bloom clusters to define boundaries – good for busy family gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose, registered as KORrosobi, marketed as Phoenix® Kordes KORrosobi, exhibition name Phoenix; part of the Kordes garden and park rose collection for bedding use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes from cross ‘KORamflusa’ × ‘NOA75800’; introduced by W. Kordes in Germany in 2017 with European registration filed the same year.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated floribunda with major trial success, including Baden-Baden Gold medal, The Hague Golden Rose and first-class rating, plus several further European certificates and audience awards.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright bush reaching about 55–85 cm tall with 40–60 cm spread, moderately thorny, densely foliated with dark glossy leaves, forming a solid, coherent structure in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals in cluster-flowered inflorescences; remontant, producing abundant first and second flushes under normal garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Ground colour bright orange-red with yellowish base; buds intense orange, opening vivid then fading to pale orange-pink while basal yellow remains, giving a lively colour play through the flowering stages.
Fragrance and aroma
Primarily ornamental floribunda with very faint, barely noticeable scent; heavily doubled flowers prioritise visual impact and colour effect rather than strong fragrance in the planting scheme.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small spherical red hips, around 6–10 mm, which may provide additional late-season ornamental interest, though not produced in large quantities in all situations.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); good heat tolerance; resistant to powdery mildew, with medium susceptibility to black spot and rust under high disease pressure.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained beds or large containers; spacing 35–75 cm depending on use; partial shade tolerant; moderate maintenance with deadheading and plant protection in very humid, disease-prone seasons.
PHOENIX® KORrosobi offers compact structure, repeat clusters of warm orange-red blooms and dependable heat tolerance on a long-lived own-root plant, a thoughtful choice if you want easy, enduring colour in a family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PHOENIX® – orange bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Glasgow – Audience award (2021); The Hague – Certificate of merit (2020); Warsaw – Certificate of recognition (2021); The Hague – First-class rating (2016); Baden-Baden – Gold medal (2016); The Hague – Golden Rose
Flower Colour Description:
The petals' ground colour is bright, medium‑saturated orange‑red, with a delicate yellowish sheen at their base.
Closed Bud:
The bud's outer surface is a moderately intense orange, and its inner side a deeper orange-red; the colouring is uniform and free from spots.
Newly Opened Flower:
On opening, the outer petals are vivid orange‑red, while the inner ring displays warm orange and pale yellow tones.
Full Bloom:
The surface of the fully open flower is orange‑red, the underside slightly lighter with a soft orange hue.
Before Fading:
During fading the colour lightens, turning a pale orange–pink tone, while the yellowish basal colour remains faintly visible.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens the orange-red hue noticeably fades, turning before senescence to a light orange–pink tone while the yellowish basal colour remains slightly visible.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to the cultivar descriptions, the small, double to semi‑double flowers have only partially accessible stamens, so their attractiveness to pollinators is moderate, as flower form and stamen accessibility influence pollinator attraction.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Heavily double-flowered cultivar; stamens are only partially accessible, it attracts pollinators moderately and is therefore at best partially pollinator-friendly, 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
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.
