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Korizont

Climbing rose

- – Reimer Kordes

Warm, medium-toned coral pink shade, gently fading to a paler tone towards the centre. - climber, climbing rose - strong, well-scented rose - slightly sweet aroma

– Coral-pink blooms with excellent colour retention.
– Strong, slightly sweet fragrance in flower.
– Vigorous climber for fences, walls, pergolas.
– Proven garden value with RHS Award of Garden Merit.
– Good self-cleaning, long-lasting repeat flowering.
Special feature: Occasional decorative red hips add late-season interest.
Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
Korizont
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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KORIZONT – coral-pink climbing rose – Kordes

This tall, free-flowering climber offers a romantic cascade of coral-pink single blooms that repeat generously through summer, bringing a light, summery atmosphere to walls, fences and arches with very little fuss. Its medium maintenance needs suit busy gardeners who still want rewarding colour, and the well-rooted 2-litre own-root plant establishes steadily, forming a long-lived framework that regenerates reliably over time. Ideal for small to medium family gardens where space must work hard, it thrives in typical British conditions and copes well with exposed spots that see regular wind and rain, especially where soil drainage is sensibly managed. Glossy dark green foliage gives a clean, tidy backdrop to the salmon-coral flowers, while good self-cleaning keeps the display neat with minimal deadheading. With thoughtful siting and simple seasonal pruning, you can enjoy a structured yet natural screen over several years as the rose matures from rooting in its first year to building vigorous shoots in its second and reaching full ornamental impact by the third, supporting relaxed but considered garden design.


Korizont climbing rose with single, open coral-pink flowers and a visible centre.
Korizont climbing rose: coral-pink blooms in a late fading stage.

Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front-garden house wall or sunny façade Use as a welcoming vertical feature on a front wall, where its repeating coral-pink flushes and strong, sweet fragrance greet you at the gate without demanding intensive care. Own-root vigour ensures a long-lived, stable display for beginners.
Fence and boundary screening in family gardens Train along fences to gain privacy and soften boundaries with airy, single blooms and glossy foliage, creating a light screen rather than a dense thicket, while good self-cleaning keeps it looking tidy with minimal deadheading for busy-owners.
Arches, arbours and walkthrough features Its climbing habit and flexible canes are ideal for covering arches or arbours, forming a romantic tunnel of coral flowers that repeat through summer, with manageable growth that responds well to simple annual pruning for style-lovers.
Small cottage-style mixed borders Position at the back of a cottage border, letting the climber rise behind perennials while its warm coral tones blend easily with traditional cottage colours, adding height and structure without complex training for cottage-gardeners.
Urban courtyards and compact gardens In tighter spaces, use vertical surfaces rather than ground area, letting this reliable repeater climb and provide colour and scent above patios; an own-root plant adapts well to local conditions and forms a balanced long-term framework for city-gardeners.
Large containers (40–50 litre and above) with supports Where soil is poor or heavy, plant into a 40–50 litre container with a trellis or obelisk, giving controlled root conditions and easy watering access while still enjoying height, colour and fragrance in smaller outdoor seating areas for balcony-owners.
Family seating areas and outdoor dining spaces Train around pergolas or near patios so the strong, sweet scent and summery coral colour can be enjoyed up close, with moderate maintenance limited mainly to tying in shoots and a simple annual prune, suiting relaxed evening use for families.
Exposed, wind-prone cottage plots On breezier sites, use as a resilient climber on sturdy supports where good self-cleaning and moderate disease resistance keep the plant presentable even after bad weather, provided reasonable soil drainage is ensured after heavy rain for coastal-gardeners.

Styling ideas

  • Soft-coral cottage arch – Train KORIZONT over a metal or wooden arch and underplant with Gypsophila repens for a billowing, romantic entrance – ideal for cottage-gardeners seeking classic charm.
  • Warm-toned patio screen – Grow against trellis near a terrace, mixing terracotta pots and soft grey furniture to echo the coral-pink blooms – perfect for style-conscious small-garden owners.
  • Family-friendly fence run – Space plants along a back-garden fence to create a scented, semi-open boundary that stays relatively tidy on its own – suited to busy families wanting colour with little effort.
  • Vertical colour in clay soils – Use large containers with obelisks where ground is heavy, letting the climber provide height and long-season flower without soil improvement – for practical gardeners on difficult plots.
  • Romantic evening corner – Combine this fragrant climber with low, pale perennials and soft lighting around a bench or bistro set – ideal for those who enjoy relaxed, atmospheric summer evenings.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Climbing rose from the Kordes breeding programme, registered as KORizont, marketed as Korizont – coral-pink climbing rose – Kordes, with ARS approved exhibition name ‘Summer Wine’.
Origin and breeding Bred by Reimer Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany) from ‘Coral Dawn’ × unknown seedling; bred 1980, registered 1982, introduced 1985, initially distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Awards and recognition Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, RNRS Trial Ground Certificate (UK, 1982) and recognition in the climber category at the Eugene Rose Society Show in 1999, confirming consistent garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics Vigorous climbing habit reaching about 250–400 cm in height with a 120–200 cm spread; moderately thorny, moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage, forming an attractive framework on walls, fences and supports.
Flower morphology Large, flat, single flowers with roughly 5–12 petals, produced in corymbs; good self-cleaning as most spent blooms drop naturally, encouraging a neat effect and supporting remontant, abundantly repeating flowering.
Colour data and phenology Warm, medium coral-pink blooms (RHS 36A outer, 36B inner), buds dark coral with orange tinge; flowers open pure coral, then gently lighten towards pale pinkish-yellow while generally holding colour well in sun.
Fragrance and aroma Strongly scented for a climber, with a distinct, slightly sweet rose aroma that is noticeable around seating and paths; fragrance adds sensory value and supports use near doors, windows and outdoor living areas.
Hip characteristics Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips about 10–15 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative touch in late season when present, though not usually a dominant ornamental feature of the plant.
Resistance and winter hardiness Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate overall disease resistance, notably good against black spot, with moderate susceptibility to mildew and rust in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to walls, fences, pergolas and arches; prefers sun to light shade, medium maintenance with some plant protection; spacing from 140–250 cm depending on use, partial shade tolerant and good for urban gardens.

Korizont – coral-pink climbing rose – Kordes offers repeating colour, fragrance, reliable self-cleaning and the long-term stability of an own-root climber, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care vertical interest.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: KORIZONT – coral-pink climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:20.07.2025
Item Number: [1077] 52-998 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The trade name 'Summer Wine' (literally "summer wine") alludes to the salmon-pink flowers and the light, summery mood.
Cultivar Synonym: Summer Wine®
Original Trade Name: Summer Wine
Current Trade Name: Korizont Climbing rose KORizont
Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber
Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose
Commercial Group: Climbing rose
Exhibition Category: climbing rose; shrub rose
Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeder: Reimer Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeding Year: Germany, 1980
Parentage: ‘Coral Dawn’ × unknown seedling

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Competition and Show Awards: Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit; Royal National Rose Society – Trial Ground Certificate (United Kingdom, 1982); Eugene Rose Society Show – Climber category (1999)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 8.2-13.1ft (250-400 cm)
Spread: 3.9-6.6ft (120-200 cm)
Growth Habit: climbing
Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers fall off naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 5–12
Flower Fullness: single flowered
Flower Shape: flat
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: corymbose
Colour Code: ARS code: DP RHS code: 36A (outer), 36B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: coral-pink
Flower Colour Description: Warm, medium-toned coral pink shade, gently fading to a paler tone towards the centre.
Closed Bud: Dark coral pink with a slight orange tinge.
Newly Opened Flower: Pure coral pink, with a softer pastel pink veil along the petal edges.
Full Bloom: Uniform medium-strong coral pink, with a slight yellowish tint at the base of the petals.
Before Fading: The coral shade lightens, fading towards a pale pinkish-yellow.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it may lighten slightly, but it generally retains its colour well.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, well-scented rose
Fragrance Character: slightly sweet aroma
Pollinator Attraction: Low attractiveness to pollinators; double or fully double bloom forms with concealed stamens limit insect access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Limited pollinator friendliness.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: red
Hip Comment: Occasionally a spherical red rose hip 10–15 mm in diameter may develop.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; requires watering during prolonged drought.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 150 cm, for hedging 140 cm, as a solitary specimen 250 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,4 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.
Primary Uses: wall, fence, pergola, arbour, arched support system, cut flower, urban green space

Comments

Strengths: Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
Companion Plants: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' - Montbretia Delosperma cooperi - Magenta-red ice plant Gypsophila repens 'Knuddel' - Creeping baby's-breath
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KORIZONT – coral-pink climbing rose - Kordes
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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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