FRÜHLINGSGOLD® – yellow wild rose – Kordes
Botanical FRÜHLINGSGOLD® offers a vigorous, upright shrub framework that suits UK nursery container systems aiming at 2–3 L “botanical” routes, then onward to larger landscape units. As an own‑root propagation base, it underpins durable park, hedge and specimen planting where long lifespan and regeneration capacity are commercially valuable. The dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage creates strong landscape presence, while the large, once‑flowering, primrose‑yellow single blooms deliver a brief but striking seasonal display with high pollinator value. Clean, musky fragrance and moderate, dark burgundy‑black hips extend interest for eco‑garden and biodiversity projects, aligning well with public‑realm schemes where reliable winter hardiness for colder UK regions and exposed Scottish/Northern sites is essential. With a realistic development arc—roots consolidating in year one, strong framework building in year two, then full ornamental impact from year three—it fits professional scheduling and long‑term stock planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L eco-hedging line – Bush-trained, upright shrubs in 2–3 L pots from NEONATAL material, highlighting vigour and medium maintenance for sustainable hedge and screen projects – target: landscape contractor channels.
- 40–50 L park specimen shrub – Step-up production to 40–50 L+ containers to deliver tall, dense, primrose-yellow flowering specimens with strong structural presence – target: public-realm and municipal framework tenders.
- Botanical collection series – Clearly labelled botanical rose line emphasising hybrid Spinosissima origin, RHS AGM and own-root longevity for thematic and collector gardens – target: specialist nurseries and arboretum partners.
- Biodiversity shrub mix module – Mixed-species pallet incorporating FRÜHLINGSGOLD® for pollinator-friendly, open flowers and hip value in eco-housing and park projects – target: eco-garden and biodiversity-focused project suppliers.
- Naturalistic fragrance border pack – Assortment centred on musky-scented, wild-type shrubs with medium maintenance needs for estates and large gardens – target: wholesale distributors serving high-end landscape contractors.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
FRÜHLINGSGOLD® is marketed as a botanical wild rose shrub within the Botanical rose commercial group; ARS exhibition name Fruhlingsgold, cultivar authenticity verified for professional propagation. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Wilhelm J. H. Kordes II (Germany) from ‘Joanna Hill’ × Rosa spinosissima var. hispida; bred 1937 and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 1951 in Germany and the United Kingdom. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993), signalling dependable garden and landscape performance under UK conditions for professional and institutional plantings. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, vigorous shrub 180–280 cm high and 150–250 cm wide, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming substantial park, hedge or specimen units on own roots. |
| Flower morphology |
Single, flat flowers with 5–12 petals, large size (approx. 7–10 cm), borne in clusters; non-remontant once-flowering habit generating a concentrated seasonal display suitable for planned landscape highlights. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Soft primrose-yellow blooms, RHS 4B outer and 4D inner, deep yellow buds with orange striping; colour lightens in strong sun to creamy or light creamy yellow with a slight greenish-yellow tinge before fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible, clean musky fragrance, adding sensory value in parks and mixed shrub borders; the open, simple blooms also strongly attract pollinators to planted areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderate production of spherical hips, 10–15 mm in diameter, developing a dark burgundy-black colour that extends ornamental and ecological interest beyond flowering, particularly in naturalistic schemes. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –32 to –29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with medium self-cleaning of spent blooms aiding maintenance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to parks, hedges, specimens and urban green space; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; recommended as a vigorous bush-trained finished product via standard/botanical 2–3 L containers. |
FRÜHLINGSGOLD® combines vigorous shrub structure, strong pollinator value and proven hardiness on a predictable own-root base, making it a reliable choice for eco-landscape ranges where we can jointly plan volumes and long-term supply.
