Bright lemon-yellow base colour with a delicate orange-red edging that later shades towards pink. - park rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - scent description not available
– Vigorous upright shrub for hedges and parks.
– Striking lemon-yellow blooms with red edging.
– Reliable repeat flowering from summer onwards.
– Medium, pleasant fragrance on every flush.
– Hardy to around –29 °C, very disease resistant.
– Special feature: ADR award-winning classic shrub rose from W. Kordes & Sons, ideal for low‑maintenance landscapes.
Familiar garden experience – alongside local wildlife
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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Rugelda ® – yellow park rose – KORruge
This robust shrub rose has been selected for reliability in everyday family gardens, giving you generous, remontant flowering without demanding complicated care. Its upright, well-branched habit and dense, dark green foliage create a natural, structured screen, ideal for front gardens, boundary hedges or a single statement shrub. Large, semi-double clusters open lemon-yellow with a fine red edge, then soften to cream with pinkish shading, providing long-lasting colour interest from a distance. Bred by Kordes and recognised with ADR and ARS awards, it offers proven health and resilience, coping well with British conditions where good drainage helps manage heavier soils and wet winters. Heat- and cold-tolerant, it settles quickly as an own-root plant with a naturally long lifespan, regenerating from its base and retaining its shape over time. With low maintenance needs and only light pruning required, it fits perfectly into busy lifestyles, whether you prefer an informal cottage mix or a clipped, tidy border. Plant in groups or as a solitary feature and enjoy the calm, medium-strength fragrance, knowing the structure will mature steadily through roots in the first year, shoots in the second and full ornamental value by the third season.
Freshly opened Rugelda® flower with lemon-yellow petals and a narrow red edge.
Rugelda in the late flowering phase, with a cream-white base and pale pink edge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen shrub
The tall, upright habit and dense foliage quickly create a substantial focal point by the front door or along a drive, while the changing yellow-to-cream flowers with red edging give long-range visual interest across the season for the design-conscious beginner.
Informal flowering hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, the bushy structure and good disease resistance build a living boundary with filtered privacy and minimal upkeep, needing only occasional thinning cuts rather than strict clipping for the busy family gardener.
Mixed cottage border
The semi-double clusters and shifting tones from lemon-yellow to pink-tinged cream blend naturally with perennials and grasses, while the own-root form knits into the border over years without demanding complex care from the cottage-style enthusiast.
Low-maintenance park-style bed
Good heat and cold tolerance, plus ADR-recognised health, make it a dependable choice for simple rose beds that must look good with routine care only, suiting those who want reliable results from limited weekend time.
Urban and suburban family gardens
Its resilience and moderate self-cleaning habit keep the plant looking tidy between visits with the secateurs, while coping well with compact plots and typical town microclimates for the space-conscious homeowner.
Lightly shaded side garden
Suitable for partial shade, it continues to flower and maintain structure where many roses thin out, such as east- or west-facing aspects, offering colour where you might expect only foliage for the shade-challenged gardener.
Wildlife-friendly family corner
Semi-double blooms give moderate access for pollinators, and light hip formation later in the season adds a subtle late interest, especially when combined with wildlife perennials, supporting the nature-aware family.
Wind-exposed or coastal-influenced plots
The sturdy shrub framework and proven hardiness help it stand up to exposed positions where strong weather demands a tough rose that still flowers well, particularly in gardens where careful drainage helps manage heavy soils for the practical planner.
Styling ideas
Cottage Hedge – repeat-plant along a front boundary with Campanula persicifolia and low catmint for a soft, traditional line – ideal for lovers of classic cottage façades.
Golden Anchor – use one shrub as a tall anchor in a mixed border, underplanted with hardy geraniums and decorative grasses – for gardeners who like simple, structural planting.
Wildlife Weave – combine with hemp-agrimony and other pollinator perennials in a relaxed corner to encourage insects and seasonal hips – perfect for families creating a nature-friendly space.
Urban Screen – plant in a loose row near patios or seating areas to filter views and provide colour without heavy pruning – suited to busy urban owners wanting privacy with little effort.
Formal Accent – place as a solitary specimen in a lawn or gravel circle, paired with evergreen box or yew, to give a classic, low-maintenance accent – appealing to those who prefer neat, structured gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub, Hybrid Rugosa park rose; registered as KORruge, marketed as Rugelda ® yellow park rose, classic shrub exhibition category, ARS exhibition name Rugelda.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes & Sons, Germany, from ‘Bonanza’ × ‘Robusta’; introduced and registered in 1989 as a vigorous, hardy shrub rose.
Awards and recognition
ADR rose award in 1992 for garden performance and health; American Rose Society Classic Shrub Rose award in 2012, confirming reliability for landscape and private gardens.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub 140–200 cm tall, 110–160 cm wide, densely thorned with very dense, glossy dark green foliage; forms a full, bushy framework suitable for hedging or solitary planting.
Flower morphology
Large, semi-double, cup-shaped flowers in clusters, 17–25 petals, size 7–10 cm; repeat-flowering with a strong second flush, providing extended seasonal display on mature shrubs.
Colour data and phenology
Lemon-yellow base with orange-red to scarlet edging; buds dark maroon-red, ageing to creamy yellow with pinkish margins; colour lightens in strong sun and edges intensify in cooler periods.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, well-scented shrub rose; fragrance character not formally classified but noticeable around the plant, adding sensory value near paths, entrances and seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Produces slight numbers of spherical, orange-red hips, 15–22 mm in diameter; hips may persist with sepals after moderate self-cleaning of petals, adding discreet late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7, hardy to about –29 to –26 °C, USDA 5a, Swedish zone 4; good heat tolerance, moderate drought tolerance when established; resistant to mildew and rust, moderate for black spot.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance shrub for hedges, beds and park-style plantings; suitable for partial shade; space 120–200 cm depending on use; thrives in well-drained soil, ideal for long-lived own-root plantings.
Rugelda ® offers tall, reliable flowering, healthy foliage and long-lived own-root strength for easy hedges or bold specimens, making it a thoughtful choice if you want lasting structure with minimal fuss.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RUGELDA ® – yellow park rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 17–25 petal flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators because the semi-double form partially obscures the stamens and reduces their accessibility.
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.
