LÜBECKER ROTSPON – dark red bedding floribunda rose - Evers
Floribunda production of LÜBECKER ROTSPON on pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root material offers a compact, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage that suit border and specimen rose programmes where a consistent, reliable garden finish is required across UK nursery networks. The deep burgundy-red, velvety colour with very good retention and an abundant second flowering phase supports standard 2–3 L container routes, building homogeneous batches for retail and reseller channels focused on dependable performance. Moderate disease resistance, including black spot resistance, aligns with sustainable production goals while still fitting pragmatic spray regimes. Own-root propagation forms a long-term, renewable base for cultivar collections and public-realm plantings exposed to winter and wind in northern regions, while facilitating predictable scheduling from 3–6‑month tray-rooted cuttings through to finished plants. Over three seasons the root system establishes, shoots develop structure, and full ornamental value stabilises, supporting planned capacity and low replacement rates in professional ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Dark-red border floribunda 2–3 L – compact, bushy plants with glossy dark foliage and durable burgundy-red blooms, grown via the standard container route from NEONATAL cuttings – retail / reseller border ranges.
- Specimen bedding floribunda 5–7.5 L – upsized, well-structured own-root shrubs highlighting dense foliage and repeat flowering for front-of-house displays – garden centre feature benches.
- Collection-grade floribunda line – clearly labelled, award-backed cultivar for thematic and show gardens, propagated own-root for long-term identity security – public-realm and institutional projects.
- Premium dark-red floribunda series – colour-led SKU built around the velvety, saturated burgundy blooms and reliable container performance, rooted in 2–3 L standard pots – branded nursery programmes.
- Large-container focal shrub 40–50 L – mature, bushy plants from own-root stock, offering repeat flowering and strong winter hardiness as ready-to-place focal units – landscape contractor and amenity supply.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose TANtide, traded as Lübecker Rotspon Bedding rose TANtide, with ARS exhibition name Glad Tidings, positioned as a standard finished product for retail and reseller channels. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau from Seedling × Seedling, bred circa 1986, registered 1988 and introduced 1990, reflecting established, proven performance in European nursery and garden conditions. |
| Awards and recognition |
Awarded UK Rose of the Year 1989 and Durbanville Gold Medal 1992 in South Africa, giving growers recognised marketing value and indicating long-established acceptance in both show and garden evaluation contexts. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, shrub-like plant 65–95 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage; faded blooms may need cleaning as self-cleaning capacity is not specifically documented. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double-flowered blooms with 26–39 petals, cupped and produced in clusters, remontant with an abundant second flowering, providing strong ornamental impact suitable for bedding, border and container use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, saturated dark-red burgundy tone (RHS 53A outer, 60A inner) with silky, velvety sheen; colour retention is very good with controlled fading to ruby red and brownish-burgundy edges before senescence. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak, slightly sweet aroma, effectively a barely scented rose, so production focuses on colour and structure rather than fragrance; pollinator attraction is only moderate due to the full double flower form. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderately abundant ellipsoidal rose hips, 6–10 mm in diameter and red coloured, offering some seasonal extension of interest but usually secondary to flower display in commercial bedding and container production. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); disease resistance overall is moderate, with black spot resistance but moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for borders and specimen use; maintenance is moderate with occasional treatments for powdery mildew and rust; recommended as bush-trained compact plants in standard 2–3 L containers from own-root cuttings. |
LÜBECKER ROTSPON combines compact, bushy structure, durable dark-red colour and recognised award value on a predictable own-root base, offering long-lived, regenerating stock that supports planned capacity and is worth aligning on volumes and scheduling.
