Kortello

Park - shrub rose

- – Reimer Kordes

Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry

– XL, cupped blooms in velvety deep red tones.
– Upright, bushy shrub with dense, glossy foliage.
– Remontant flowering with a strong second flush.
– Hardy shrub rose, RHS rating H6, reliable.
– Light, fresh berry fragrance adds refinement.
– Special feature: Forms decorative red spherical hips after flowering, extending garden interest into autumn.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,38 £

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KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes (KORtello) pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Professional growers looking to stabilise park and shrub assortments will find KORtello a reliable own-root base: a vigorous, upright, bushy shrub with dense, glossy foliage and XL, double, blood‑red blooms on solitary stems that darken to velvety crimson. Its remontant flowering and moderate hip set support season‑long ornamental value in flower beds, hedges, parks and specimen roles, aligning well with standard finished-product positioning and retail/reseller channels focused on reliable garden performance. As an own-root, tray-grown cutting it offers long lifespan, regenerative capacity and homogeneous stands with low replacement, easing nursery logistics where dependable performance under cooler, wind‑exposed UK conditions is important in public and collection plantings. The standard container route into 2–3 L pots suits scalable, wholesale‑oriented production, and with disciplined deadheading this cultivar builds to full visual impact in a natural Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 ornamental value trajectory for thematic rose gardens and curated ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Park and landscape beds for reliable red colour blocks	The upright, bushy habit with dense dark green foliage and XL, double, blood‑red flowers gives strong structural and colour impact for park and flower bed use. Following the standard container path into 2–3 L production provides an efficient, repeatable format for reliable garden performance. Own-root material supports long-term stand renewal and even quality, useful where dependable performance under cooler, wind‑exposed conditions is required. Nursery and public‑realm suppliers
Hedge and boundary planting modules	Height up to 180 cm with 80–130 cm spread and moderately thorny canes lends itself to flowering hedge and boundary concepts. Bush-trained, compact young plants in standard 2–3 L containers establish quickly in linear plantings. Own-root longevity reduces replacement in repeated hedge schemes while maintaining the standard finished product profile that retail partners expect on benches. Landscape‑oriented resellers
Specimen shrubs for thematic red rose collections	XL, cupped, double flowers with rich colour evolution from blood‑red to velvety blackening crimson give strong focal value in collection or show‑style thematic plantings. Container production in 2–3 L pots aligns with a standard finished specimen offer that is easy to present and transport. Own-root propagation underpins accurate cultivar identity and sustainable maintenance in long‑term collections. Collection‑driven nurseries
Cut-flower side line from park rose blocks	Solitary XL blooms on sturdy, upright stems suit occasional cut use as a secondary output from park or bed plantings. Grow-on through standard container production simplifies initial establishment before field or larger bed planting. The reliable remontant habit supports repeat cutting windows while still meeting core expectations of a standard finished garden rose for retail. Nursery‑wholesale hybrids
Container lines for premium retail benches	Compact, bush-trained young plants adapt well to 2–3 L container production, giving a balanced plant‑to‑pot ratio at sale. The premium gold cultivar rating supports positioning as a reliable, higher‑trust SKU in red shrub/park assortments. Own-root predictability results in homogeneous benches and simpler stock planning for retail and reseller partners focused on dependable garden performance. Garden centre suppliers
Medium-maintenance municipal and institutional plantings	Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease tolerance allow use in municipal beds where scheduled care (including deadheading) is available but not intensive. Standard container supply enables straightforward mass planting at project scale. Own-root durability reduces long-term gaps and replanting in institutional schemes, supporting credible delivery on reliable garden performance commitments. Public‑realm contractors
Cultivar maintenance blocks and stock beds	Verified cultivar authenticity and own-root form make KORtello suitable for stock beds where genetic identity and renewal capacity are important. Tray-rooted cuttings, moved through standard 2–3 L stages, fit nursery propagation workflows. Long-lived own-root plants sustain repeat propagation cycles, supporting stable availability of this standard finished product for a red park rose slot. Propagation‑focused nurseries
Larger feature containers and gateway plantings	With height to 180 cm and strong colour, KORtello can be grown on into 40–50 litre and larger containers as entrance or feature shrubs after an initial 2–3 L phase. The upright, bushy structure and remontant flowering create high-impact pieces for projects while the own-root base ensures regeneration and stable stands that support reliable garden performance promises. Project‑driven wholesalers

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L park hedge unit – own-root, bush-trained shrubs in standard 2–3 L containers, selected for upright, moderately thorny growth and dense foliage, providing an efficient hedge module for retail and project supply – landscape-oriented retail/reseller.
Feature bed focal shrub – XL, double, blood‑red solitary blooms and bushy structure positioned as a standard finished specimen in 2–3 L pots for immediate bed planting in thematic and show gardens – collection-driven nurseries and premium retailers.
Municipal red park line – medium-maintenance, reliable flowering shrubs supplied in uniform 2–3 L containers as a repeatable SKU for parks and institutional beds, leveraging own-root longevity to stabilise large plantings – public-realm framework suppliers.
Stock-bed propagation block – verified-authentic, own-root plants established from NEONATAL cuttings then stepped up from standard containers into open-ground or larger beds to support on-site cutting production – propagation-focused nurseries.
Large gateway container shrub – selected strong plants transferred from 2–3 L into 40–50 litre tubs, exploiting upright, bushy growth and remontant flowering for entrances and terraces – project installers and design-build contractors.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Shrub rose in the Park - shrub rose collection; registered as KORtello, marketed as Kortello Park - shrub rose KORtello, with ARS exhibition name Ulmer Münster for exhibition shrub rose classes.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Reimer Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Sympathie’ × self-pollinated seedling; bred, registered and introduced in 1982 through W. Kordes’ Söhne distribution.
Growth and structural characteristics	Vigorous upright, bushy shrub reaching 120–180 cm high and 80–130 cm spread, with dense dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms persist and need manual removal.
Flower morphology	Very large, cupped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mainly solitary; remontant, with abundant second flowering, providing extended seasonal colour for ornamental planting concepts.
Colour data and phenology	Deep blood-red flowers (ARS DR; RHS 53A outer, 53B inner) opening vivid and lustrous, then deepening to velvety crimson and eventually blackening crimson; colour stays rich, with only slight browning at petal tips.
Fragrance and aroma	Light, understated scent with fresh, berry character; primarily ornamental impact from flower size and colour, with fragrance present but not dominant in planting or cut-flower uses.
Hip characteristics	Forms moderate quantities of small, spherical red hips around 8–13 mm diameter, providing additional seasonal interest where flowers are not deadheaded for continuous blooming.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H6, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat tolerant, with limited data on prolonged drought performance.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for flower beds, specimens, parks, hedges, cut and container use; medium maintenance with some disease and pest control plus deadheading; recommended as a bush-trained plant via standard 2–3 L containers.

KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes offers upright, bushy structure, XL double red blooms and own-root longevity for predictable, regenerative stands; we would be pleased to discuss volumes, timing and integration into your programme.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:12.11.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1211] 21-138 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the Gothic cathedral in the city of Ulm, the Ulm Minster.

Cultivar Synonym: Ulmer Münster

Registered Cultivar Name: KORtello

Original Trade Name: Ulmer Münster

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Kortello Park - shrub rose KORtello

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Ulmer Münster

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: park rose

Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition shrub rose

Collection: Park - shrub rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 1982

Registration Year: 1982

Breeder: Reimer Kordes

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

Breeding Year: Germany, 1982

Parentage: 'Sympathie' × self-pollinated seedling

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm)

Spread: 2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm)

Growth Habit: upright, bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with glossy dark green leaves.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: poor

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cupped

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: DR RHS code: 53A (outer), 53B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red

Flower Colour Description: Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone.

Closed Bud: Dark crimson with a velvety texture and outer petals slightly tending towards black.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid blood-red with pale lustrous red shades at the petal edges.

Full Bloom: Velvety deep red, with a hint of ruby sheen in the petal folds.

Before Fading: Darkens to a blackening crimson‑purple, with a slight brownish tone at the petal tips.

Colour Fading Description: As it opens, the fresh blood-red deepens to a velvety deep red, then darkens to a blackening crimson before the bloom fades; fading is scarcely noticeable, only slight browning at the petal tips.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: light, understated-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, berry

Pollinator Attraction: Flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, with single and semi-double forms with accessible stamens attracting more insects, while fully double blooms with hidden or reduced stamens attract fewer.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double‑flowered variety, attracts pollinators moderately, therefore at most partially pollinator‑friendly and primarily ornamental

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-13 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Red, spherical rose hips, 8–13 mm in diameter, formed in moderate quantities.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H6

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; no data available on long‑term drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

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 pest and disease control.

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

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry

Online rose order - red - light, understated-scented rose - Kortello - park rose - (3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Flower shape: cupped Winter hardiness: 6b red - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) park rose - Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) - Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Kortello - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Reimer Kordes

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Wholesale of cuttings

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)