Blue River ®

Hybrid tea rose

KORsicht – Reimer Kordes

Rich lilac–mallow tone. The edges of the outer petals are more vivid, the inner surfaces are silvered. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available

– Cool purple to silvery-lilac colour play.
– Elegant, high‑centred hybrid tea flower form.
– Very strong, long‑lasting fragrance.
– Compact, upright habit for beds and borders.
– Good tolerance of heat and drought.
– Kiemelkedő tulajdonság: Aranyérmes Baden‑Baden díjnyertes fajta.

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Blue River ® Hybrid tea rose KORsicht – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Premium hybrid-tea material, Blue River ® KORsicht offers an exclusive lilac-mauve flower tone with high-centred, cut-rose form that suits collection and display planting, as well as a retail or reseller premium-container route. Its upright, compact habit and 2.5–3.4 ft structure suit 5–7 L finishing and even 40–50 litre statement containers where reliable, high-value single bushes are required. Own-root production supports predictable long-term bed and container use through regenerative growth and reduced replacement. Flowering is remontant with an abundant second flush, building clear value for premium hybrid-tea benches, while very strong, lasting fragrance and the ornamental autumn hips extend the sales story. This makes it a strong option where nursery networks need dependable, heat-tolerant cut-flower-form roses for public and private projects in warmer UK regions that expect good summer drought performance.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller	The upright, compact structure (2.5–3.4 ft, 60–80 cm spread) lines up well with the recommended premium container route and 5–7 L target pot, giving benches a uniform, easily merchandised look. Own-root, bush-trained material with 3–5 canes allows fast, reliable build-up from NEONATAL trays to saleable stock with predictable capacity, aligning with exclusive finished product positioning for retail and reseller partners focused on single-bush premium roses for nursery-chains.
Fragrance-led premium feature rose for boutique ranges	The very strong, long-lasting fragrance enables clear differentiation in fragrance-led premium offerings, especially where the main value proposition is flower quality and form. Using bush-trained own-root propagation into 5–7 L pots supports a consistent aromatic profile across a batch, important for curated, high-perceived-value ranges. This is particularly suitable for retailers and resellers building exclusive finished product selections around sensory experience for independent-garden-centres.
Colour-specialist and “blue/lilac” thematic collections	The rich lilac–mallow tone with silvery-lilac centre and purple bud stage fits neatly into “blue/lilac” and cool-toned thematic concepts, making it attractive for show gardens and collection-led offerings. Own-root NEONATAL material gives reliable colour expression over time, while the recommended premium container path ensures uniform flower presentation on the bench. This supports exclusive, colour-focused finished-product programmes aimed at collection-suppliers.
Cut-flower-form hybrid tea for display and exhibition-focused growers	The high-centred, pointed-bud hybrid-tea form, solitary flowers and remontant habit provide the cut-flower and exhibition hybrid-tea profile specified in the data, linking directly to exhibition and show usage. Propagating from tray-rooted own-root cuttings into bush-trained, 3–5 cane structures in 5–7 L pots gives robust stems and consistent head quality. This aligns with an exclusive finished product route for specialist retailers and exhibition-oriented partners in the show-garden channel.
Heat-tolerant feature plants for southern and drier sites	Good heat tolerance and clear guidance on irrigation under prolonged drought help planners selecting varieties for southern and more exposed UK sites, where stable mid-summer performance matters. Integrating this into a premium container route with own-root, bush-trained plants allows producers to offer dependable, high-value roses for projects serving warmer regions, supporting the exclusive finished product promise for public-realm-suppliers.
Ornamental hip value in autumn container and bed displays	The moderately produced, ovoid orange-red hips (10–14 mm) add a secondary ornamental phase into autumn, extending the period when containers and beds retain interest. Growing on from NEONATAL material into 5–7 L or larger feature containers gives enough framework to present both late flowers and hips in retail or project settings. This supports exclusive, story-rich finished products for autumn-programmes.
Public and institutional planting where own-root longevity is valued	Own-root technology supports regenerative growth, long lifespan and stable stands, key in public or institutional settings where replacement budgets are constrained. Moving NEONATAL cuttings through a premium container route allows reliable stock build-up for framework plantings, with medium maintenance and targeted plant protection factored in. This underpins exclusive yet durable hybrid-tea selections for municipal and institutional framework-contracts.
Show gardens and educational collections highlighting breeding heritage	With parentage ‘Blue Moon’ × ‘Zorina’, Kordes breeding and a Baden-Baden Gold Medal (1985), this cultivar offers strong storytelling value for thematic rose gardens and educational collections. Own-root NEONATAL supply lets curators maintain cultivar identity over time, using a premium container path for initial establishment, before planting into collection beds or large 40–50 litre containers. This suits exclusive, heritage-framed finished products for thematic-gardens.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L fragrance hybrid tea – Own-root, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L pots, showcasing strong fragrance and high-centred hybrid-tea form for exclusive retail benches – target audience/channel: premium retail and reseller partners.
“Blue River ® Collection” lilac-mauve display set – Coordinated 5–7 L or 40–50 litre containers for thematic lilac/blue ranges, exploiting distinctive colour and exhibition-type blooms – target audience/channel: show gardens, destination nurseries.
Fragrance focus feature for boutique outlets – Limited batches of highly uniform, own-root bushes for tables or entrance displays, built on very strong scent and premium flower quality – target audience/channel: boutique garden centres, lifestyle retailers.
Heritage award-winner specimen line – Single, clearly labelled specimens emphasising Kordes origin and Baden-Baden Gold Medal (1985), finished in 7 L containers – target audience/channel: collectors, specialist rose retailers.
Autumn hips and fragrance dual-season offer – 7 L to 40–50 litre containers marketed on both scented remontant flowering and orange-red hips for extended interest – target audience/channel: public-realm suppliers and high-end landscaper networks.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORsicht and marketed as Blue River ® Hybrid tea rose KORsicht, exhibition category cut flower and exhibition hybrid tea, ARS exhibition name Blue River.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Reimer Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from the cross ‘Blue Moon’ × ‘Zorina’, introduced and registered in 1984, representing classic Kordes hybrid-tea breeding.
Awards and recognition	Baden-Baden Gold Medal (1985), underlining the cultivar’s recognised flower quality and exhibition value, giving added credibility in show-focused collections and premium retail assortments.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, bushy habit to around 75–105 cm high and 60–80 cm spread, moderately dense dark green foliage, moderately thorny, with weak self-cleaning requiring regular deadheading in production.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized, double flowers (26–39 petals), high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea form on solitary stems, remontant with abundant second flowering, suitable for cut-flower style presentation.
Colour data and phenology	Flowers show rich lilac–mallow tones with silvered inner surfaces; deep purple buds open to vivid purple with magenta edging, then soften to silvery-lilac, with colour lightening further in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strong, long-lasting fragrance; detailed scent description not provided, but intensity supports positioning in fragrance-led and premium hybrid-tea ranges where scent is a principal selection factor.
Hip characteristics	Moderate crop of ovoid, orange-red hips in autumn, about 10–14 mm diameter, adding discreet ornamental interest and seasonal extension for bed and container plantings where hips are valued.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate overall, resistant to black spot, very susceptible to powdery mildew, rust resistance moderate.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to beds, borders, specimens, cut flower and containers; maintenance medium, requiring occasional plant protection, particularly against powdery mildew; ideal as bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants for premium containers.

Blue River ® Hybrid tea rose KORsicht offers strong fragrance, distinctive lilac-mauve hybrid-tea blooms and award-backed provenance on a predictable own-root base that supports long-lived, regenerating stands; please contact us to discuss timing and capacity requirements.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: BLUE RIVER ® – purple hybrid tea rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:06.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [1018] 21-145 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "Kék Folyó" refers to the petals' cool lilac hue.

Cultivar Synonym: Blue Lake; Blue Rive

Registered Cultivar Name: KORsicht

Original Trade Name: Blue River

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Blue River ® Hybrid tea rose KORsicht

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Blue River

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 1984

Registration Year: 1984

Breeder: Reimer Kordes

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Breeding Year: Germany, 1984

Parentage: ‘Blue Moon’ × ‘Zorina’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Baden-Baden – Gold Medal (1985)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)

Spread: 2-2.6ft (60-80 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The surface characteristics of the leaves are not clearly classifiable and their colour is a dark green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning (deadheading).

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: mb RHS code: 73B (outer), 76D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: purple

Flower Colour Description: Rich lilac–mallow tone. The edges of the outer petals are more vivid, the inner surfaces are silvered.

Closed Bud: Deep, dark purple shade with a slight bluish sheen.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid purple base colour with a magenta edging along the petal margins.

Full Bloom: Soft, silvery-lilac centre, gradually deepening to a mauve-lilac towards the outer petals.

Before Fading: Pale silvery blue‑lilac tone with a delicate pink edge.

Colour Fading Description: As it opens, the deep crimson-purple gradually fades to a soft, silvery-lilac tone; in strong sunlight it may lighten further.

Colour Retention Level: weak

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Double (fully double) blooms with reduced stamen accessibility moderately attract pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Partially pollinator-friendly, primarily an ornamental variety

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: ovoid

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Moderately produced in autumn, a 10–14 mm diameter, ovoid, orange‑red rose hip that may have ornamental value.

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; in prolonged drought it requires regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – very susceptible
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasional plant protection may be necessary, especially against powdery mildew.

Primary Uses: flower bed, border, specimen, cut flower, container

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

BLUE RIVER ® – purple hybrid tea rose - Kordes

Rich lilac–mallow tone. The edges of the outer petals are more vivid, the inner surfaces are silvered. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available

The rose webshop. - purple - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - Blue River ® - hybrid tea rose - (2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 5b purple - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Blue River ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze Reimer Kordes

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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)