QUEEN OF ROSES® – salmon-orange hybrid tea rose – KORbico
Hybrid salmon-orange blooms of exhibition quality and proven ADR reliability make QUEEN OF ROSES® a compelling option where distinctive hybrid tea cut stems and premium container specimens are required. As pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material, these 3–6‑month tray‑rooted cuttings give professional growers a stable base for exclusive finished product in 5–7 L premium containers or further propagation for border and cut‑flower programmes. The upright framework (3–5 strong canes) supports solitary, very full flowers with a clear, moderately strong fragrance and low maintenance needs, while own‑root longevity helps build homogeneous, low‑replacement nursery blocks that suit thematic and show garden supply, even under demanding public‑realm planting schemes in cooler, wind‑exposed parts of Scotland and northern England. With year one focusing on root establishment, year two on shoot structure and first saleable quality, and year three delivering full ornamental performance, this cultivar aligns well with planned capacity, staggered cropping, and long‑term collection maintenance for professional partners seeking reliable premium presentation and strong market positioning on a diverse, own‑root platform.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L Premium Hybrid Tea Container – Upright, bush‑trained plants with 3–5 canes and large salmon‑orange blooms, routed through the premium container product path for exclusive positioning in retail and reseller benches – target: garden centre assortments and specialist rose retailers.
- Local Cut-Flower Stock Block – Own‑root NEONATAL material established in nursery beds to supply quality stems with exhibition‑grade flower form and fragrance, while surplus plants can be lifted or potted as premium containers – target: nurseries servicing local florists and farm‑shop cut‑flower trade.
- Collection Garden Signature Plant – Use verified own‑root plants in thematic or historic rose collections where ADR status and medal history add value, with a parallel 5–7 L retail line for visitor sales – target: show gardens, estate gardens, and associated onsite retail.
- Public-Realm Hybrid Tea Feature – Produce robust, disease‑resistant specimens in 7 L and 40–50 L containers for municipal or institutional borders, benefiting from low maintenance needs and stable own‑root performance – target: local authorities and landscape contractors via nursery wholesalers.
- Branded Premium Bronze Line – Integrate QUEEN OF ROSES® into a curated premium bronze hybrid tea range highlighting ADR and Belfast Gold Medal credentials, standardised in 5–7 L pots from own‑root NEONATAL starts – target: multi‑site nursery chains and private‑label programmes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
QUEEN OF ROSES® hybrid tea rose, registered as KORbico, also known as Colour Wonder in exhibition lists; commercial type and group hybrid tea rose, belonging to the hybrid tea collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Kordes Perfecta’ × ‘Super Star’; bred and registered in 1964, introduced 1965, with initial distribution handled by W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR rose status from 1964, indicating strong garden performance under independent trials, and received the Belfast Gold Medal in 1966, supporting its use in high‑profile and exhibition contexts. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea bush reaching approx. 85–115 cm in height and 60–85 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage (RHS 137A) and densely thorned shoots forming 3–5 strong framework canes. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, solitary, very full flowers (40+ petals) with a cup shape and pronounced medium‑high centre; repeats well over the season, with particularly abundant second flush, suitable for cut and specimen use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon‑orange blooms with silky sheen; buds bright orange‑salmon, opening vivid inside with yellowish outer tones, then softening to pale peach‑pink with a slight yellow cast as colour retention is relatively weak. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Clearly scented hybrid tea with moderate fragrance strength, characterised by a fresh, fruity tea note; highly double flowers enclose stamens, so ornamental and sensory value outweighs pollinator contribution. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set tends to be sparse; when present, hips are small ellipsoids around 10–14 mm diameter, orange‑red RHS 40A, with limited ornamental or commercial value, so usually incidental in production settings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around -23 – -21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a), supporting reliable overwintering in exposed nursery and landscape conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as border, cut flower and specimen rose; best presented as a bush‑trained plant with 3–5 strong canes in premium containers, benefitting from low maintenance needs and generally good disease resistance. |
QUEEN OF ROSES® offers ADR-level health, exhibition-quality salmon-orange blooms and long-lived own-root predictability, making it a sound choice for nurseries planning premium hybrid tea capacity; we would welcome aligning on volumes and scheduling.
