CAFÉ® – yellow floribunda bedding rose – Kordes
Professional own-root CAFÉ® forms a compact, upright framework ideal for 2–3 L containers in standard finished-product programmes, with moderately dense foliage and a reliable H7 hardiness rating supporting long-term plantings in UK nursery and public-realm supply chains. The warm caramel‑beige, apricot‑toned, very full flowers present a distinctive russet floribunda bedding look that differentiates ranges, while remontant repeat blooming and medium fragrance create clear value for “reliable garden performance” positioning. Own-root, tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material supports renewable growth and predictable uniformity over time, evolving from root establishment, through structural shoot build-up, to full ornamental value by the third season. This compact, bush-trained habit integrates efficiently into standard container-based production, aligning with nationwide UK distribution where winter and wind resilience is valued on exposed northern sites, and offers a stable, collection-worthy option for thematic and show-garden ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L CAFÉ® bedding floribunda line – core standard container SKU using compact, upright growth and remontant flowering to supply reliable garden performance bedding ranges – retail / reseller
- Mixed-border caramel accent rose – 2–3 L pot positioned as a colour-and-fragrance accent, leveraging warm caramel-beige rosettes and medium scent in curated mixed-border concepts – independent garden centres
- Historic Kordes collection item – own-root CAFÉ® used within branded Kordes heritage selections, capitalising on its 1956 origin and distinctive colour for thematic and show-garden collections – specialist nurseries
- Fragrant patio and balcony rose – compact bush-trained plants in 3 L containers promoted for small spaces, combining manageable size with medium-strength fragrance to reinforce reliable garden performance – urban-focused retailers
- Landscape bedding module for public schemes – batch-produced 2–3 L stock for mass bedding, using H7 hardiness and homogenous canopies to support predictable, low-replacement plantings in public beds – public-realm suppliers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
CAFÉ® is a floribunda bed rose marketed as Café® Bedding rose Kordes; ARS exhibition name Café; unregistered cultivar name; item [148] 20-608; premium silver internal quality rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, 1956, from (‘Golden Glow’ × Rosa kordesii) × ‘Lavender Pinocchio’; introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 1956 as a floribunda bedding rose. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact bush-trained habit, typically 80–110 cm high with 40–60 cm spread; moderately dense, slightly glossy olive-green foliage and densely thorned stems, suitable for dense bedding and container cropping. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized (1.5–2.75 in) clustered rosette blooms, very full with 40+ petals; remontant with an abundant second flowering; weak self-cleaning so routine deadheading is advisable for maintained display quality. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm caramel-beige with apricot-toned interior; buds deep amber-yellow; ARS russet, RHS 200C outer and 200D inner; colour deepens in cool conditions and lightens toward cream and peachy-beige in heat and strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, delicately sweet scent typical of well-scented garden floribundas; very double flower form limits stamen exposure and makes it only weakly attractive to pollinating insects in mixed plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to strongly double blooms, hip set is low; where formed, hips are spherical, red, about 10–14 mm in diameter, offering only occasional ornamental interest and limited value for fruit-focused plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness to −21 to −18 °C, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3; medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat tolerance moderate, requiring regular watering in prolonged dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, mixed borders, cut use and pots; medium maintenance and occasional plant protection; recommended as a standard finished product in 2–3 L containers from pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation. |
CAFÉ® offers compact, upright bedding habit and distinctive caramel-toned, remontant blooms on predictable, regenerating own-root stock, giving stable stands and reliable garden performance; please contact us to coordinate volumes and scheduling for your programmes.
