Orangerie ® MärchenRosen® KORgeriora – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Professional own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Orangerie ® offers a compact floribunda option for reliable nursery production where predictable, low-input performance matters. The upright, bushy habit and dense dark green foliage create a uniform finished look in the standard 2–3 L route, while remontant, rosette-shaped, intensely orange blooms with a generous second flush provide strong display value for border and container assortments aimed at retail and reseller channels. ADR-level disease resistance and winter hardiness to H7 support resilience in UK nursery networks exposed to wind, cold and regional variability, with own-root longevity underpinning stable mother-stock and low replacement over time. The low maintenance requirement and minimal care needs contribute to efficiency in production and after-sales performance, aligning with UK expectations for dependable garden roses. As a premium gold-rated cultivar with multiple international trial distinctions, Orangerie ® strengthens credibility in thematic and collection plantings, especially where consistent colour and habit are critical. Own-root development typically sees roots consolidated in year one, strong structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three onwards, supporting planning of crop timing and capacity for integrated supply programmes and collection-focused projects built on a sustainable base.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- ADR Orange Border Rose 2–3 L – compact, upright ADR floribunda in a standard 2–3 L container, combining high disease resistance with low maintenance for reliable garden performance – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Terrace Orange Compact Floribunda – bush-trained own-root plants finished in 2–3 L pots, using the remontant, vivid orange clusters and dense foliage for terrace and balcony concepts – target audience/channel: garden centre programmes
- Hardy Collection Orangerie ® Line – H7-hardy, own-root stock presented as a curated cultivar within thematic and collection ranges, leveraging winter resilience and premium gold quality rating – target audience/channel: landscape and show partners
- Low-Input ADR Assortment Module – Orangerie ® integrated into low-maintenance rose blocks, capitalising on strong disease resistance and minimal care needs in a standard container route – target audience/channel: nursery integrators
- Premium Orange Bedding Floribunda – uniform, compact plants for colour-focused bedding and border schemes, highlighting intense, stable orange flowering and reliable performance from own-root material – target audience/channel: national wholesalers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose marketed as Orangerie ® MärchenRosen® KORgeriora, exhibition floribunda bush rose, registered as KORgeriora; ARS exhibition name not provided; meaning refers to an orangery for overwintering orange trees. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes in Germany (breeding year 2006), introduced and registered in 2016 by W. Kordes; parentage not provided, positioned within the MärchenRosen® collection. |
| Awards and recognition |
ADR-qualified in 2016 with further recognition including Baden-Baden 4th prize 2017, Kortrijk Gold medal 2018, Hradec Best rose award 2018 and Glasgow Silver medal 2019, confirming strong ornamental and garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact bush habit reaching about 80–105 cm high and 50–70 cm spread, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms usually require manual removal to maintain presentation. |
| Flower morphology |
Cluster-flowered, medium-sized blooms around 1.5–2.75 inches across, very double with 40+ petals in a rosette form; remontant with a generous second flush, offering repeated display but with low pollen accessibility due to its full flower form. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid, uniform orange colour (ARS OB; RHS 28B outer, 30B inner) that holds well in sun, with newly opened flowers deep orange inside, lighter outside, later softening toward peach-orange while remaining stable and decorative before ageing. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is mild with a soft, fruity character; overall scent is restrained and not dominant, supporting use in mixed plantings where colour and habit are prioritised and fragrance is a secondary consideration; cosmetic or soap uses not provided. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips form, bright red and about 10–14 mm in diameter, adding some late-season interest without significantly affecting flowering continuity or overall ornamental performance of the plants in standard production settings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat tolerance is good with regular watering in extended dry spells; hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (H7, Swedish Zon 4, USDA 5b), suitable for exposed and cold UK sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, mixed borders, containers, terraces and balconies, with low maintenance needs and minimal care; best used as a compact bush in standard container production, suggested target pot size is 2–3 litres for finished plants. |
Orangerie ® MärchenRosen® KORgeriora as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material combines compact, award-backed performance, strong disease resistance and long-lived, predictable stands, making it a solid candidate for aligning on volumes and scheduling in your future programmes.
