Bedding rose

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Solero ®

RigoRosen®

KORgeleflo – Tim -Hermann Kordes

Bright, clear lemon-yellow base colour with a slightly richer shade in the centre of the petals. - flower bed floribunda rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - pleasantly sweet character

– Lemon-yellow clusters brighten beds all season
– Compact, bushy habit for neat flowerbeds
– Medium disease resistance for reliable performance
– Good heat tolerance for sunnier positions
– Award-winning floribunda with ADR recognition
Special feature: Medium, sweet fragrance adds charm to paths and seating areas.
Based on experience – A choice true to the garden
Solero ®
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,00 £
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Solero ® RigoRosen® – lemon-yellow bedding floribunda rose

Sunlit blossoms of Solero® bring a soft lemon-yellow glow to family gardens, forming a bushy, compact shrub that keeps its shape neatly by the front path or in a border. The floribunda habit gives generous, clustered flowers over a long season, with many spent blooms dropping cleanly for an easy-going, tidy effect between occasional dead-heading rounds. Its glossy, dark green foliage creates a healthy-looking, dense backdrop that anchors well even in exposed gardens where strong wind and rain often sweep in from the coast. Heat-tolerant and winter-hardy, it offers reassuring reliability for beginners, while own-root plants promise long-term resilience and the classic rose development of roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental value from the third. The medium, cupped blooms carry a clearly noticeable, sweet fragrance that fits perfectly beside a sitting area or front door.


Solero® foliage with a glossy, dark green sheen.

Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden beds along the path The compact, bushy growth and neat 60–85 cm height make Solero® ideal for framing a front path or drive, giving a well-kept look without formal hedging. Self-cleaning flowers reduce time spent dead-heading, supporting busy beginners.
Small mixed borders around the house The dense, dark green foliage and rounded habit help structure small borders, while the pastel lemon-yellow clusters blend easily with perennials and cottage-style planting. Reliable repeat flowering keeps interest going for style-conscious homeowners.
Feature groups of 3–5 plants in lawn openings Planting Solero® in small drifts creates a low, unified mound of colour, with each plant carrying numerous cupped, floribunda blooms. Own-root growth supports long-lived clumps that gradually mature and suit patient gardeners.
Low edging to patios and seating areas The medium-sized, fragrant blooms provide a pleasantly sweet scent at sitting height without overwhelming nearby spaces. A modest spread of 50–70 cm per plant gives a defined edge that still feels relaxed for outdoor-living families.
Cottage-style combinations with airy perennials The soft lemon-yellow flowers work particularly well with vertical verbena and light, blue-toned perennials, giving a classic cottage mood without complex care. Heat and wind tolerance keep the display reliable for design-minded amateurs.
Rose beds in exposed or coastal gardens Sturdy growth, good heat tolerance and reliable anchoring help the plants cope where strong winds and driving rain regularly pass through, keeping the border presentable for longer. This gives extra confidence to weather-conscious owners.
Containers and large patio tubs (40–50+ litres) Grown in a generously sized pot, Solero® forms a dense, bushy shrub that flowers repeatedly with regular watering and feeding. Own-root plants re-sprout well if cut back, offering durable value for container-focused urbanites.
Informal hedging or low partitions At closer spacing (around 35–40 cm), the shrubs knit into a low, flowering barrier with clusters of lemon-yellow blooms softening driveways or garden divisions. Repeated flushes maintain colour through summer for privacy-seeking neighbours.

Styling ideas

  • Cottage Curve – Sweep a gentle curve of Solero® along a front path, then intersperse with airy verbena for height and movement – perfect for cottage-style romantics
  • Lemon Border – Use small groups of three plants in a mixed border, echoing the lemon-yellow with pale creams and soft blues – suited to colour-coordinating planners
  • Patio Focus – Plant a single Solero® in a 50-litre terracotta pot near seating, underplanting with trailing herbs for scent and texture – ideal for compact courtyard owners
  • Sunny Ribbon – Create a low “ribbon” of shrubs along a driveway or lawn edge, allowing their tidy habit to read as a relaxed hedge – good for low-maintenance seekers
  • Pastel Patch – Combine groups of Solero® with pink and lilac perennials in a small dedicated bed for a softly glowing focal area – made for first-time border creators

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Floribunda bed rose; registered as KORgeleflo, marketed as Solero ® RigoRosen®; ARS exhibition name Solero®; premium silver quality rating, verified authenticity for garden use.
Origin and breeding Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘KORgosumu’ × unnamed seedling; bred 2000, registered 2010, introduced after 2010 for modern bedding schemes.
Awards and recognition ADR award 2009; RNRS Trial Ground Certificate 2009; Silver Medals in Rome 2009 and Kortrijk 2011; additional commendations from Baden bei Wien and Hradec Králové floribunda trials.
Growth and structural characteristics Compact, bushy shrub around 60–85 cm high and 50–70 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage with moderate prickles; good self-cleaning habit, maintaining a tidy, rounded outline.
Flower morphology Medium-sized, very double, cupped floribunda clusters with 40+ petals; remontant habit gives abundant second and subsequent flushes; blooms carried in well-filled trusses on strong stems.
Colour data and phenology Lemon-yellow flowers, RHS 4C outer and 5B inner; bright mid-yellow centres on opening, fading gently to pale cream-yellow, often weathering towards white at petal edges in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma Medium-strength, clearly noticeable sweet scent that is pleasant at close range around paths and seating; sufficiently perfumed to enjoy without being overpowering in smaller gardens.
Hip characteristics Moderate production of small, spherical red hips around 6–10 mm in diameter; decorative in late season but not a major ornamental feature compared with the continual flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H7 and hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C, suitable for USDA 5b and similar climates; medium resistance to mildew, black spot and rust, benefitting from basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with well-drained soil; plant 35–65 cm apart depending on use, 5.7–6.5 plants/m² for massed beds; medium maintenance, with routine feeding and occasional disease control.

Solero ® RigoRosen® offers compact, bushy growth, long-season lemon-yellow flowering and sweet fragrance on durable own-root plants, making it a sound, easy-care choice to consider for family gardens and front borders.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SOLERO ® – lemon-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:05.06.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [302] 52-893 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name derives from the Spanish word 'sol' (sun), referring to the cultivar's bright sun‑yellow flowers.
Cultivar Synonym: Solero Vigorosa; Splice
Current Trade Name: Solero ® RigoRosen® KORgeleflo
Rose Group: Floribunda
Commercial Type: flower bed floribunda rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Exhibition Category: bush rose (floribunda)
Collection: RigoRosen®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Introduction Year: after 2010
Breeder: Tim -Hermann Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Sparrieshoop, Germany)
Breeding Year: Germany, 2000
Parentage: ‘KORgosumu’ × unknown, unnamed seedling

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR award (German General Rose Trial) (2009)
Competition and Show Awards: RNRS Trial Ground Certificate (United Kingdom) (2009); Rome International Rose Competition – Silver Medal (2009); Baden bei Wien – Seventh prize (Floribunda category) (2010); Kortrijk/Courtrai – Silver Medal (2011); Hradec Králové – Certificate of Commend

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)
Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: According to the descriptions, most spent blooms drop off naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: good.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Shape: cupped
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: MY RHS code: RHS 4C (outer), RHS 5B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is remontant and produces an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: lemon-yellow
Flower Colour Description: Bright, clear lemon-yellow base colour with a slightly richer shade in the centre of the petals.
Closed Bud: Pale yellow base colour with a slightly greenish tint at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower: Bright mid-yellow centre, with a pale lemon-yellow edge on the outer petals.
Full Bloom: Uniform pastel lemon-yellow tone, with a slightly deeper yellow shade appearing at the centre.
Before Fading: The creamy lemon-yellow fades to pale yellow, the edges weather almost to white.
Colour Fading Description: Under strong sunlight the colour lightens; in cool conditions it remains more vivid.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, clearly scented rose
Fragrance Character: pleasantly sweet character
Pollinator Attraction: As a fully double (versus simple or semi‑double) flower form with inaccessible stamens, its blooms do not attract pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: not pollinator-friendly

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: red
Hip Comment: Moderately produced, 6–10 mm in diameter, spherical red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well and requires watering during extended periods of drought.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – medium
  • black spot – medium
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 40 cm, for hedging 35 cm, as a solitary specimen 65 cm
Planting Density: square planting 5,7 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 6,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Prefers a sunny position
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.
Primary Uses: flowerbed, park, urban green space, edging

Comments

Strengths: Based on experience – A choice true to the garden
Companion Plants: Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ - Dense-flowered pink verbena Verbena bonariensis - Tall verbena Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ - Glandular lesser calamint
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SOLERO ® – lemon-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Bright, clear lemon-yellow base colour with a slightly richer shade in the centre of the petals. - flower bed floribunda rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - pleasantly sweet character
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Care guide

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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