Baby Blanket®

Bedding rose

KORfullwind – Wilhelm J. H. Kordes III.

Pastel soft pink shade with a subtly warm tone. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - softly sweet aroma

– Award-winning floribunda with proven garden value
– Low, spreading habit for superb ground cover
– Soft pink blooms creating a gentle pastel carpet
– Dark, glossy foliage contrasting beautifully with flowers
– Good heat tolerance for sunnier, warmer positions
– Special feature: Forms charming orange‑red hips for extra autumn interest.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,20 £

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Baby Blanket® bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Groundcover production with Baby Blanket® provides a compact, spreading floribunda base that fits standard container routes and reliable retail positioning. This own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material supports scalable volumes for nurseries seeking predictable, repeatable 2–3 L output and robust wholesale supply. The dense, glossy dark foliage and low, blanket-like habit give finished plants strong visual ground cover value in landscape and park contexts, while remontant, cluster-flowered blooming sustains ornamental impact through the main season. In UK nursery and public-realm pipelines, its good heat and drought tolerance allows dependable performance even in warmer, drier South-East conditions, supporting wider regional distribution planning. Medium maintenance needs and moderate plant protection requirements are manageable within integrated production systems. From rooted cutting to landscape-ready bush, the own-root structure builds progressively—roots in the first year, framework in the second, and full ornamental expression from the third—offering long-lived, regenerating stands that stabilise stock, minimise replacement, and reinforce your professional credibility.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Ground cover production for landscape and park contracts	The low, spreading habit with 130–170 cm spread allows efficient ground cover over beds, edging and banks, providing a coherent blanket effect from relatively few plants. Aligned with the standard container route and 2–3 L target pot, you can batch-produce uniform bushes that transplant cleanly into public or commercial schemes, matching the “standard finished product” expectation. Own-root development supports long-term, renewable cover with reduced replanting in landscape projects, particularly useful where reliable garden performance is a core promise for public-realm suppliers.
Retail-oriented 2–3 L bedding floribunda range	Baby Blanket® fits neatly into a compact, bush-trained bedding floribunda slot, allowing clear bench presentation and efficient trolley loading. Semi-double, cluster-flowered pink blooms and dense dark green foliage deliver a recognisable, dependable retail product. Following the recommended standard container path, you can time crops so that 2–3 L plants reach saleable structure as remontant flowering initiates, supporting consistent “reliable garden performance” positioning for garden-centre chains.
Container-based edging lines for nurseries	The moderate height (65–95 cm) and spreading habit make this cultivar ideal for edging concepts around paths and borders where a defined yet soft margin is needed. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cuttings as a base, you can structure crop programmes centred on standard 2–3 L pots and repeat flowering windows, integrating medium plant protection inputs as part of routine nursery practice. This supports dependable edging assortments in ranges aimed at “standard finished product” expectations for independent retailers.
Own-root stock blocks for propagation and collection beds	As an award-winning Kordes floribunda with RH S Award of Garden Merit, Baby Blanket® is a strong candidate for own-root stock beds underpinning future propagation. The own-root form builds longevity and regeneration capacity in stock blocks, reducing long-term replacement and supporting accurate cultivar identity. Using tray-rooted NEONATAL cuttings as the starting point, you can construct homogeneous stands that support continuous cutting harvest and stable, broad-market offers targeting “reliable garden performance” for integrator networks.
Heat-tolerant bedding programmes for drier regions	Good heat and drought tolerance, combined with the ability to cope when regularly watered in dry periods, makes Baby Blanket® suitable for production focused on warmer, more exposed retail and planting locations. In such programmes, standard 2–3 L containers with bush-trained, compact plants help manage evaporation and logistics while supporting straightforward aftercare messaging for trade customers. This allows nurseries to service markets where dependable flowering in hotter conditions is essential for regional distributors.
Pollinator-supportive pink bedding lines	Semi-double, open-centred flowers with exposed stamens offer partial pollinator interest without compromising bedding presentation, adding functional value to ornamental programmes. In a 2–3 L container, the compact, flower-rich bush reads clearly as a pollinator-friendly option while remaining firmly within the “standard finished product” bedding floribunda category. Using own-root NEONATAL material provides predictable, uniform crops that can be rolled into thematic pollinator or ecological ranges for multiple-store retailers.
Award-backed feature blocks in thematic rose gardens	With multiple international medals and the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Baby Blanket® supports curated blocks in thematic rose gardens and collection plantings where proven performance is a selection criterion. Own-root propagation ensures that once beds are established, stands remain stable and regenerating over years, limiting the need for wholesale replacement. Planned via the standard container route, nurseries can pre-produce uniform 2–3 L units to service such projects, reinforcing a reliable garden performance promise for show-garden organisers.
Autumn interest plantings with hips and fading colour	The pastel soft pink flowers that fade to near white are followed by small, spherical orange-red hips, adding subtle seasonal interest for landscape beds and edging schemes. When grown in standard 2–3 L containers, plants can be timed so that colour transition and early hip set coincide with late-season sales windows, extending shelf life and project relevance. In UK nursery and public-realm supply, this supports regionally adaptable schemes that remain attractive into autumn while maintaining the “standard finished product” profile for landscape contractors.

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L ground-cover rose line – Compact, spreading bushes in 2–3 L containers, built from own-root NEONATAL cuttings to give low, blanket-like cover and repeat pink flowering – retail and landscape distribution channels.
Edging rose collection – Series of Baby Blanket® units selected for uniform height and spread, ideal for linear edging and path margins, produced via the standard container route – garden centres and nursery resellers.
Award-winner feature block packs – Batch-labelled plants emphasising RHS Award of Garden Merit and other medals, supplied as premium yet standard-format bedding floribundas for thematic or show-garden projects – public-realm and show-garden contractors.
Pollinator-accent bedding range – Semi-double, open-centred flowers highlighted as partially pollinator-friendly within a soft-pink, landscape-capable bedding line, propagated on own roots for long-term stand stability – ecological and municipal project suppliers.
Autumn-interest hip display units – Timed crops that combine fading pastel blooms with orange-red hips in 2–3 L pots, offering extended-season interest for beds and park plantings – landscape wholesalers and contract nurseries.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bed rose registered as KORfullwind, marketed as Baby Blanket® bedding rose; ARS exhibition name Baby Blanket; commercial type bedding floribunda rose within the bedding rose collection.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Wilhelm J. H. Kordes III in Germany (1983) from ‘KORweirim’ × ‘KORfalt’; introduced and registered in 1993 through W. Kordes’ Söhne and Jackson & Perkins Co. for global distribution.
Awards and recognition	RNRS Gold Medal and Golden Rose of Kortrijk in 1993, Monza Gold Medal 1995, Glasgow Certificate of Merit 1999, plus RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2001 confirming dependable garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics	Spreading, low bush habit reaching 65–95 cm high and 130–170 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and sparse prickles, forming an even, blanket-like structure suited to ground cover roles.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, small flower size around 0.5–1.5 inches, produced in clusters; remontant character ensures plentiful second flowering for extended display periods.
Colour data and phenology	Pastel soft pink flowers (ARS lp; RHS 65C outer, 65B inner) open mid-pink and gradually fade to very light pink, almost white by senescence, giving a gentle, uniform colour effect across the plant.
Fragrance and aroma	Softly sweet yet very weak fragrance, barely noticeable in production or landscape contexts; visual and structural qualities dominate its value rather than scent-based appeal or fragrance marketing claims.
Hip characteristics	Globular, spherical hips in moderate quantities, 6–10 mm diameter, coloured orange-red, contributing discreet but useful late-season interest in landscape plantings and mixed ornamental or bedding schemes.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat well but benefits from regular watering in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as ground cover, container and edging rose with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection; best routed through standard container production in 2–3 L pots from own-root NEONATAL cuttings.

Baby Blanket® bedding floribunda rose offers low, spreading ground cover, award-backed reliability and own-root longevity that supports predictable, regenerating stands, making it a logical candidate for discussion on capacity planning and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: BABY BLANKET® – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:30.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [193] 20-391 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "Baby Blanket" refers to a baby blanket, indicating the cultivar's low, blanket-like growth habit and its charming, pastel flower colour.

Cultivar Synonym: Country Lass; Oxfordshire; Sommermorgen®; Summer Morning

Registered Cultivar Name: KORfullwind

Original Trade Name: Baby Blanket®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Baby Blanket® Bedding rose KORfullwind

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Baby Blanket

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: bedding floribunda rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose; landscape and park use

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany); Jackson & Perkins Co. (United States)

Introduction Year: 1993

Registration Year: 1993

Breeder: Wilhelm J. H. Kordes III.

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes' Sons

Breeding Year: Germany, 1983

Parentage: ‘KORweirim’ × ‘KORfalt’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001)

Competition and Show Awards: RNRS Gold Medal (Royal National Rose Society) (1993); Golden Rose – Kortrijk/Courtrai (Belgium) (1993); Monza Gold Medal (Italy) (1995); Glasgow Certificate of Merit (United Kingdom) (1999); Award of Garden Merit (RHS) (2001)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.1-3.1ft (65-95 cm)

Spread: 4.3-5.6ft (130-170 cm)

Growth Habit: spreading

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: No information on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning ability.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: S (0,5-1,5 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: lp RHS code: 65C (outer), 65B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Pastel soft pink shade with a subtly warm tone.

Closed Bud: Mid-pink with a slightly deeper colour at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Pure light pink, with a paler edge on the outer petals.

Full Bloom: Uniform, soft pink surface, with the petals slightly deeper in shade at the centre.

Before Fading: The pink gradually fades to a pale, almost whitish shade.

Colour Fading Description: As the blooms open, the mid‑pink fades to a light pink and by the end of flowering it lightens considerably to almost white.

Colour Retention Level: poor

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: softly sweet aroma

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double, open-centred flowers with exposed stamens make this variety attractive to bees.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Considered to be partially pollinator-friendly because of its semi-double, open-centred flowers.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Globular, orange-red rose hips formed in moderate quantities, 6–10 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; requires regular watering during dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: ground cover, container, edging

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

BABY BLANKET® – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes

Pastel soft pink shade with a subtly warm tone. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - softly sweet aroma

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)