Phoenix® Kordes KORrosobi – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Floribunda production of Phoenix® KORrosobi offers professional growers a compact, upright, tray-rooted starting point that aligns well with standard container programmes and retail-led bedding ranges. Its compact 55–85 cm framework and dense, glossy dark-green foliage give reliable structure for 2–3 L routes targeting urban green space and park-oriented assortments, while the bright orange cluster-flowered heads read clearly at point of sale. Own-root propagation as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL supports predictable volumes, low replacement, and stable blocks for nursery networks, with plants ready to integrate cleanly into edging, hedge and container production. The H7 hardiness and Zone 3 performance allow confident scheduling for Scotland and northern England where good winter and wind tolerance is required, and the development arc from root establishment in year one, shoot build-up in year two and full ornamental value by year three suits long-term, low-disruption project planting. Medium maintenance needs and clearly defined plant-protection requirements help standardise management inputs across ranges, while remontant, abundant second flush flowering underpins continuous bedding colour for thematic collections and show gardens. With dependable heat tolerance under UK summer conditions and flexible use across flower bed, edging and park schemes, Phoenix® supports professional rose production where reliable garden performance and wholesale-scale supply are central.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L Phoenix® floribunda colour pot – Compact, bush-trained plants in standard 2–3 L containers, exploiting remontant cluster flowering and bright orange-red colour for high-turn retail benches – retail / reseller bedding ranges
- Edging and low-hedge line pack – Batch-selected, uniform liners for edging and hedge schemes, using dense foliage and 40–60 cm spread to create coherent lines from own-root material – public-realm and landscape contractors
- Urban park floribunda bed unit – Pre-planned quantities of NEONATAL-based plants for municipal beds, combining medium maintenance demand, heat tolerance and reliable garden performance – municipal and institutional project suppliers
- Large feature container rose 40–50 L – Up-sized specimens from 2–3 L stock into 40–50 L pots, relying on compact structure and remontant flowering for season-long display – high-street garden centres and destination nurseries
- Thematic collection block – Phoenix® – Curated groups for rose collections and show gardens, leveraging colour evolution and award history, grown on from own-root propagation for cultivar stability – specialist rose nurseries and show-garden builders
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as KORrosobi, marketed as Phoenix® Kordes KORrosobi; ARS exhibition name Phoenix, part of the Kordes garden and park rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Wilhelm‑Alexander Kordes (W. Kordes) from ‘KORamflusa’ × ‘NOA75800’; introduced and registered in Germany in 2017, EU application 2017/2305, with Kordes as initial distributor. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with multiple international trial distinctions including Baden‑Baden Gold Medal (2016), The Hague Golden Rose and first‑class rating, plus audience and merit awards in Glasgow, The Hague and Warsaw. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact habit 55–85 cm high with 40–60 cm spread; dense, glossy dark-green foliage (RHS 137A), moderately thorny shoots and a bush-trained form well suited to beds, edging and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cup-shaped medium flowers (1.5–2.75 in) with 40+ petals, produced in clusters; remontant flowering with an abundant second flush, partially self-cleaning but benefits from removal of spent blooms. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright orange-red ground colour with yellowish base (RHS 26C outer, 31B inner); opens vivid, then lightens to pale orange–pink while basal yellow remains slightly visible; colour retention moderate before final fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance character not described in detail; assessments report a very faint, barely noticeable scent, so the variety is positioned primarily for visual impact and structural bedding use rather than fragrance-led applications. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical hips 6–10 mm in diameter, red RHS 43A; hips may contribute modest ornamental interest in late season where deadheading is reduced or selective in collection or park plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
RHS H7, hardy approximately –21 to –18 °C, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b; disease resistance medium overall, with good powdery mildew resistance and medium susceptibility to black spot and rust in very humid conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, edging, containers, hedges, parks and urban green spaces; medium maintenance, plant protection advisable in extremely humid sites; best presented as compact bush plants in standard 2–3 L pots. |
Phoenix® Kordes KORrosobi combines compact, floribunda bedding performance with heat tolerance and award-backed ornamental value on a long-lived, own-root base, making it a sound choice for planned capacities and scheduling discussions.
