LUSATIA ® – copper‑orange bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Floribunda production based on own‑root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cuttings gives reliability and predictable, tray‑grown uniformity for high‑volume nursery work, particularly where professional networks must handle Scotland and North England conditions with consistent winter and wind tolerance in mind; the compact, bushy habit and dense foliage translate well into neat 2–3 L containers for standard bedding‑rose ranges, while remontant flowering and muted copper‑orange colour support a stable “reliable garden performance” positioning for retail/reseller partners; own‑root propagation underpins long‑term longevity, low replacement and homogeneous stands that can be renewed across production cycles, with a typical development arc of roots in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value in year three for dependable wholesale scheduling.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L Bedding Floribunda Line – core production in standard 2–3 L pots using NEONATAL own‑root stock for compact, bushy shapes and remontant flowering – retail/reseller bedding ranges
- Copper-Orange Colour Block Series – colour‑themed benches built around Lusatia’s warm copper‑orange flowers and good colour retention for visually coherent tables – multiple‑site garden centre groups
- Public-Realm Edging Unit – cloned batches for edging beds, exploiting the upright habit and medium maintenance profile, stepping from 2–3 L into 40–50 L where required – municipal and institutional schemes
- Floribunda Collection Feature – inclusion in curated floribunda assortments where verified authenticity and premium silver rating support long‑term own‑root maintenance – specialist nurseries and collection gardens
- Scent-Accented Display Pots – selected plants stepped into 40–50 L containers to showcase dense foliage, remontant clusters and mild fragrance as attention‑grabbers – high‑profile retail displays and show gardens
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as KORforst750, marketed as Lusatia ® Bedding rose KORforst750; ARS exhibition name Lusatia, commercial group bed rose, exhibition floribunda bush rose classification. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany in 2003 by Tim‑Hermann Kordes, from ‘INTERflocu’ × an unknown Kordes seedling; introduced after 2018 by W. Kordes’ Söhne with US plant patent protection from 2018. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy, upright plant 60–85 cm high, 40–60 cm spread, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; described as bush‑trained, forming neat bedding and edging structures in use. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, medium diameter around 1.5–2.75 inches, produced in clusters; remontant habit with an abundant second flowering providing sustained seasonal ornamental value. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Copper‑orange overall with paler yellow centre, ARS code OB, RHS 38D outer and 24D inner; buds crimson‑orange to golden‑yellow orange, fading through salmon‑orange and pale yellow undertones before petal fall. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Soft, silky fragrance with mild, subtle scent intensity; double blooms with limited pollen offer low pollinator interest, making this primarily a visual ornamental rather than a pollinator‑supporting planting choice. |
| Hip characteristics |
Fruit set is generally low, but occasionally small, spherical rose hips 6–10 mm across may appear, coloured bright red RHS 40A; no specific ornamental or production role for hips has been recorded. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 RHS and hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance is medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with supplementary watering recommended during prolonged heat and drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for flower beds and edging with medium maintenance, requiring occasional plant protection; recommended as a bush‑trained compact plant produced via standard container routes, with 2–3 L as the target pot size in practice. |
Lusatia ® – copper‑orange bedding floribunda rose – offers compact, remontant bedding performance and authentic, premium‑rated material on own roots for predictable, regenerative stands; please contact us to align volumes, timing and assortment fit.
