Portoroź

Heckenzauber®

KORsisbenga – Thomas Proll

Bright, warm orange shade with a subtle peach undertone. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, fruity character

– Distinctive warm orange blooms with peach tones.
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush.
– Compact, upright habit for beds, borders and hedges.
– Very good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– ADR award winner with multiple international prizes.
– Special feature: Mild, fresh fruity fragrance adds a refined extra dimension to garden plantings.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,77 £

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Portorož Heckenzauber® KORsisbenga – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Floribunda performance, bedding versatility and ADR-backed reliability make Portorož Heckenzauber® KORsisbenga a strong choice for nurseries seeking scalable, own-root starting material for standard-container lines. This upright, compact bush-trained form with compact 95–125 cm height and 60–85 cm spread builds dense, dark green, glossy foliage well suited to 2–3 L programmes and subsequent 40–50 litre landscape formats. Remontant, semi-double, cup-shaped clusters in a bright, warm orange palette with peach undertones offer long-season ornamental value and a mild, fresh-fruity fragrance that fits reliable garden performance positioning for retail and reseller partners. Very good heat and moderate drought tolerance support consistent output for UK nursery networks even in warmer, exposed sites, balancing production risk for large-scale projects and thematic rose gardens. Own-root NEONATAL material establishes with a predictable development arc from root build-up through shoot formation to full ornamental value, underpinning homogeneous stands and long-term planting sustainability in professional projects, collections and wholesale ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Standard 2–3 L container production for retail	The compact, upright growth and 95–125 cm height align well with standard container production, matching the recommended 2–3 L target pot and bush-trained release form. Remontant flowering in vivid warm orange with good colour retention supports the “reliable garden performance” retail proposition in the standard finished product segment, while own-root predictability and NEONATAL tray handling smooth nursery scheduling for retail and reseller programmes
Colour-strong bedding and border lines	Bright orange to peach-toned clusters on moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage provide strong bedding and border impact at flowering size. The floribunda bedding rose type supports high planting density in flower beds, borders and hedging, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection remaining manageable for large schemes. Professional producers can position it as a colour-strong bed rose within standard finished products focused on reliable garden performance for garden centre assortments
Public-realm and urban green space projects	Good heat tolerance and the ability to cope with moderate drought suit urban green spaces and park plantings where irrigation can be irregular, especially in warmer regions and exposed sites. Moderate disease resistance and H7 hardiness to around –18 to –21 °C support multi-year stands when grown on from own-root material, helping public-realm suppliers maintain reliable garden performance specifications for municipal and institutional contracts
Hedge and slope plantings from own-root stock	The upright yet compact framework and 60–85 cm spread make Portorož useful for low hedges and slope stabilisation, delivering uniform height lines from bush-trained, NEONATAL-origin plants. Own-root longevity and regenerative capacity reduce replacement rates over time, while the recommended standard container route allows efficient scaling for hedge and slope projects in standard finished product ranges targeting reliable garden performance for project-based wholesalers
Thematic orange-flower rose collections	The intense mandarin-orange buds maturing to peach-tinged orange and then pastel peach-pink with salmon edges offer layered colour interest for thematic orange or warm-toned rose collections. Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters with mild, fresh-fruity fragrance add differentiation within collection blocks, while own-root origin supports long-term cultivar maintenance. This enables nurseries to build recognisable, standard finished products with a reliable garden performance story for specialist collection suppliers
Park and show-garden mass plantings	The ADR award (2013) and multiple international honours in award winner categories provide a credible quality signal for parks and show gardens requiring proven cultivars. When grown on from NEONATAL material through 2–3 L and into 40–50 litre units, stands develop from root establishment to shoot build-up and full ornamental value in a clear multi-year arc, supporting dependable, repeat flowering for public display garden operators
Pollinator-conscious ornamental schemes	Semi-double flowers with 17–25 petals remain partially accessible to pollinators, giving moderate pollinator interest without compromising bedding-style coverage. Mild, fresh, fruity fragrance enhances visitor experience in mixed perennial and shrub schemes, while medium maintenance fits routine professional care. These traits support positioning in standard finished product ranges where reliable garden performance is balanced with pollinator awareness for landscape and amenity specifiers
Own-root nursery beds for long-term stock	Moderately thorny, well-foliated plants with H7 hardiness and zone 3 Swedish performance enable robust nursery bed stands for cutting or container mother plants. Own-root NEONATAL material ensures varietal authenticity, long lifespan and stable structure, reducing losses and keeping propagation capacity predictable. This underpins nursery and wholesale networks supplying standard finished products built on reliable garden performance for integrated nursery networks

Finished-product ideas

Portorož 2 L bedding line – floribunda bedding rose in 2 L standard containers, using compact habit and strong orange colour impact for uniform retail benches – target audience/channel: garden centres and DIY chains
Urban heat-tolerant park rose – 3 L or 40–50 litre units for urban green space and park plantings, leveraging very good heat and moderate drought tolerance with own-root longevity – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and municipal buyers
Orange collection feature rose – 3 L premium presentation within curated orange-themed rose collections, based on distinctive colour transitions and ADR-recognised reliability – target audience/channel: specialist rose nurseries and mail-order resellers
Hedge and slope stabiliser pack – multi-pack 2–3 L plants geared to low hedges and slopes, built on upright compact structure and homogeneous own-root stands – target audience/channel: project wholesalers and regional nursery hubs
Award-winner showcase specimen – larger 40–50 litre specimens for show gardens and display beds, combining floribunda cluster effect with ADR and multiple award credentials – target audience/channel: public gardens and high-profile landscape projects

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bedding rose registered as KORsisbenga, marketed as Portorož Heckenzauber® KORsisbenga; ARS exhibition name Portorož; collection Heckenzauber®, verified cultivar authenticity for professional use.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Thomas Proll at W. Kordes, Germany, with parentage not provided; registered 2012 and introduced 2014 via W. Kordes, offering a modern floribunda option for professional production.
Awards and recognition	Holds an ADR award from 2013 and multiple international awards in award winner categories, signalling independently verified garden and landscape performance for professional selection.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, bush-trained, compact habit, reaching about 95–125 cm in height with 60–85 cm spread; moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorniness support structured bedding and border use.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters with 17–25 petals and large 2.75–3.95 inch blooms; remontant flowering with a generous second flush, providing sustained display in beds, borders and park plantings.
Colour data and phenology	Bright warm orange base colour with peach undertone; intense mandarin-orange buds lighten through peach-tinged orange to pastel peach-pink with salmon edges; very good colour retention with more fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, fresh, fruity fragrance character that complements rather than dominates bedding displays; semi-double flowers are partially pollinator-friendly, though stamen access is somewhat restricted by petal count.
Hip characteristics	Forms rose hips in moderate quantities, typically 0–5 mm in diameter; hip shape and colour not provided, so hips are mainly a secondary feature rather than a primary ornamental attribute.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Very good heat tolerance and moderate drought coping, needing watering only in prolonged dry spells; hardiness around –18 to –21 °C (H7, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate to mildew and black spot, resistant to rust.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, parks, borders, hedges, slopes and urban green spaces; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; ideal via standard container route with 2–3 L target pots and compact bush release form.

Portorož Heckenzauber® KORsisbenga combines compact floribunda structure, vivid orange bedding impact and award-recognised reliability on a long-lived own-root base, offering nurseries predictable, regenerating stands worth scheduling into upcoming production plans.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PORTOROŹ – orange bedding floribunda rose - Proll

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:13.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [820] 20-180 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the Slovenian coastal town of Portorož.

Cultivar Synonym: Garden Living Fair

Registered Cultivar Name: KORsisbenga

Original Trade Name: Portorož

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Portoroź Heckenzauber® KORsisbenga

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Portorož

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: floribunda bedding rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: bush rose

Collection: Heckenzauber®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes (Germany)

Introduction Year: 2014

Registration Year: 2012

Breeder: Thomas Proll

Breeding Company / Institution: W Kordes

Breeding Year: -

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR award (2013)

Competition and Show Awards: multiple international awards in the Award Winner category

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self‑cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 17-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: ob RHS code: 28A, 28C

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange

Flower Colour Description: Bright, warm orange shade with a subtle peach undertone.

Closed Bud: Deep, fiery orange-red shade, glowing slightly red in the light.

Newly Opened Flower: Intense mandarin-orange colour, with a paler peach-coloured shimmer on the inner surface.

Full Bloom: Even, peach-tinged orange with a soft yellowish glow in the centre.

Before Fading: Fading to pastel peach-pink with a salmon-coloured edge.

Colour Fading Description: Its colour lightens from vivid orange to peach, with fading more pronounced in strong sunlight.

Colour Retention Level: very good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, subtle-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, fruity character

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double (17–25 petalled) flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit pollinators’ access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Considered partially pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double flowers

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 0-5 mm

Hip Shape: -

Hip Colour: -

Hip Comment: Rose hips forming in moderate quantities, 0–5 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well and copes with moderate drought. During prolonged dry spells it requires watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: very good

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – resistant

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 plant protection.

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, urban green space, border, hedge, slope

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

PORTOROŹ – orange bedding floribunda rose - Proll

Bright, warm orange shade with a subtle peach undertone. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, fruity character

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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)