Elegant Beauty®

Hybrid tea rose

KORgatum – Reimer Kordes

Pale creamy yellow with a delicate peach tint. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity tea aroma

– Elegant, high‑centred blooms with refined form
– Soft creamy yellow petals with peachy tones
– Medium, fresh fruity‑tea fragrance
– Strong, upright bush for beds and containers
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7 rating
– Special feature: Produces attractive small red hips after flowering.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,05 £

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Elegant Beauty® hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

This own-root Elegant material offers a stable base for premium container production and cut-flower oriented hybrid tea ranges, with bush-trained 3–5 cane structure ideal for a 5–7 L route and onward build-up to larger landscape or showcase uses. Its upright, medium-vigour growth, dense dark green foliage and high-centred, pointed-budded flower form support exclusive-finish positioning where bloom shape and stem presentation matter. Own-root durability underpins long-term bed and collection planning, with roots consolidating in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three, while it fits UK nursery logistics from Scottish wind-exposed sites to southern heat-prone plantings with balanced adaptability.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L bush for retail / reseller benches	Upright habit, 120–160 cm final height and bush-trained 3–5 canes allow you to structure a uniform 5–7 L premium container line with clear stems and high-centred buds. Medium maintenance needs and exclusive-finished-product positioning suit retail / reseller channels seeking visible flower quality and predictable series timing from own-root material geared to premium container release for retail-reseller
Cut-flower oriented garden and hobbyist ranges	The pointed-budded, high-centred bloom form with large, solitary flowers aligns well with “cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid” expectations, making it a strong bridge between garden and cutting use. A 5–7 L premium route lets you sell well-structured bushes ready to deliver straight, long stems, supporting finished products targeted as exclusive flower-bed and cutting roses for specialist-retail
Thematic and show-garden hybrid tea collections	Elegant Beauty® offers a defined colour identity (pale creamy yellow with peach tint) and verified authenticity, valuable for thematic rose gardens and curated collections. Own-root material supports long-term collection beds with low replacement rates; premium containers give landscape and public-realm clients a robust starting form harmonising with collection-grade expectations for public-projects
Flower-bed focal points in public and private schemes	Upright, moderately thorny bushes with dense dark foliage give good structure for specimen or grouped flower beds. Medium disease resistance and H7 hardiness support reliable performance when planted on from 5–7 L stock, giving specifiers a dependable, exclusive-finish option for prestige beds supplied via nursery and wholesale networks for landscape-wholesale
Fragrance-focused premium shrub offers	The fresh, fruity tea aroma with medium strength allows you to position Elegant Beauty® as a scented highlight within premium hybrid tea assortments. Own-root stock in 5–7 L containers ensures vigorous re-sprouting after pruning, sustaining fragrance performance over time for concept lines built around sensory gardens and scented beds for garden-centres
Semi-pollinator-friendly thematic plantings	Semi-double (13–25 petal) blooms provide moderate pollinator interest, useful when you wish to combine classic hybrid tea form with at least partial ecological value. Using this cultivar in premium container production for show gardens or institutional plantings gives planners traceable, own-root plant material where identity and long-term sustainability matter for institutional-buyers
Own-root nursery propagation beds and mother blocks	The own-root format supports regeneration after cutting and cropping cycles, delivering homogeneous stands and predictable capacity for nurseries building stock of an exclusive-finish cultivar. Root consolidation in year one, framework shoot build-up in year two and full ornamental and cutting value in year three give a clear multi-year planning horizon for nursery-integrators
Landscape-scale upgrades from 5–7 L to 40–50 L	From a premium 5–7 L starting container, Elegant Beauty® can be moved on into 40–50 L units to create instant-impact specimens with strong framework canes and well-developed root systems. This route suits public-realm and high-profile private schemes needing rapid establishment and is backed by own-root longevity and consistent performance across varied UK climates for project-specifiers

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea bush – Upright, bush-trained plants with 3–5 canes and high-centred blooms positioned as exclusive-finish hybrid teas; grown from own-root NEONATAL material for uniform, bench-ready stock – retail / reseller chains
Cutting-garden feature line – 5–7 L containers promoted for garden cutting, leveraging large, solitary flowers and balanced fragrance, supported by own-root vigour for repeat harvests – specialist rose and mail-order partners
Thematic collection series – Curated hybrid tea assortment where Elegant Beauty® anchors the pale yellow–peach segment; own-root stability and verified identity suit long-term thematic and show-garden contracts – public-realm and institutional buyers
Scented showcase containers – Bush-trained plants upgraded from 5–7 L to 40–50 L for entrances and terraces, combining medium-strength fruity tea scent with strong framework for instant visual effect – landscape contractors and premium garden centres
Mother-block and propagation stock – NEONATAL own-root cuttings established in nursery beds as a renewable propagation base, capitalising on regeneration and predictable growth for ongoing premium container programmes – nursery networks and integrators

Technical cultivar profile

Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORgatum, marketed as Elegant Beauty® hybrid tea rose KORgatum; ARS exhibition name Elegant Beauty; group and commercial type hybrid tea rose, cut-flower and exhibition usage.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from cross ‘New Day’ × unknown seedling; bred and registered 1982, introduced 1984 by W. Kordes’ Söhne for garden and cut-flower use.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright growth, 120–160 cm height, 80–110 cm spread, moderately thorny canes and dense, matt, dark green foliage; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms require regular removal in production and display phases.
Flower morphology	Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, large-flowered (approx. 2.75–3.95 in), solitary on stems; pointed-budded, high-centred cut-rose style form with remontant habit and abundant second flowering flush.
Colour data and phenology	Pale creamy yellow flowers with delicate peach tint; buds soft lemon-yellow with peach veil, opening to butter-yellow with apricot tones then fading to pastel yellow with pink rim, stronger fading in hot sun.
Fragrance and aroma	Moderate-strength, fresh fruity tea fragrance, clearly noticeable on open blooms; combines classic hybrid tea scent with lighter fruit notes suited to scented garden concepts and premium retail positioning.
Hip characteristics	Produces ovoid, egg-shaped red hips in moderate quantities, around 10–14 mm in diameter; hips add some seasonal interest but are secondary to the primary cut-flower style ornamental function.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat but needs regular irrigation in dry periods; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited for flower beds, specimen planting, containers and cutting; recommended as premium container product in 5–7 L with bush training on 3–5 canes; medium maintenance, with occasional pest and disease control.

Elegant Beauty® hybrid tea rose KORgatum offers high-centred flower form, strong premium-container suitability and reliable own-root longevity, giving you predictable, regenerating stock for exclusive lines—please contact us to align on volumes and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ELEGANT BEAUTY® – yellow hybrid tea rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:04.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [330] 20-054 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The English name "Elegant Beauty" means "elegant beauty".

Cultivar Synonym: Delicia®

Registered Cultivar Name: KORgatum

Original Trade Name: Elegant Beauty®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Elegant Beauty® Hybrid tea rose KORgatum

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Elegant Beauty

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 1984

Registration Year: 1982

Breeder: Reimer Kordes

Breeding Company / Institution: W Kordes’ Söhne

Breeding Year: Germany, 1982

Parentage: ‘New Day’ × unknown seedling

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm)

Spread: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

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

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms remain on the plant and require subsequent removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

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

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: yb RHS code: 11C (outer), 14C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow

Flower Colour Description: Pale creamy yellow with a delicate peach tint.

Closed Bud: Soft lemon-yellow, with a slightly peach-coloured veil in places.

Newly Opened Flower: Soft butter-yellow, with a subtle apricot tone on the inner petals.

Full Bloom: Light creamy yellow with a faint peach-pink blush at the centre of the petals.

Before Fading: Faded pastel yellow with a delicate pink rim along the outer edge.

Colour Fading Description: As the blooms open, the buttery‑yellow–cream tones gradually fade to a pastel yellow; in strong sunlight this fading is more pronounced, while in cooler conditions the colour remains richer.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, well-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, fruity tea aroma

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double (13–25 petals), and because the flower form partly conceals the stamens it is only moderately attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Semi-double (13–25-petalled) flowers moderately attract pollinators, therefore partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: egg-shaped

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Ovoid red rose hips produced in moderate quantities, 10–14 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: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

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; occasionally requires pest and disease control.

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

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

ELEGANT BEAUTY® – yellow hybrid tea rose - Kordes

Pale creamy yellow with a delicate peach tint. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity tea 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)