Raubritter®

Park - shrub rose

- – Wilhelm J. H. Kordes II.

Deep pink with a slight purplish tone. Petals with a uniform surface. - park rose - mild, subtly scented rose - soft, rosy character

– Abundant clusters of charming pompon blooms.
– Soft deep pink colour with romantic character.
– Once-flowering, creating a spectacular summer display.
– Very good disease resistance and winter hardiness.
– Low-maintenance shrub, ideal for larger plantings.
– Special feature: Forms decorative red hips after flowering, adding autumn interest.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

29,63 £

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RAUBRITTER® – pink park rose - Kordes

Heritage breeding by Kordes makes RAUBRITTER® a reliable choice for long-term park and shrub production, with bushy, arching habit and low-maintenance, disease-resistant foliage suited to container or bed systems. As own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, 3–6-month tray-rooted cuttings support predictable scaling for retail shrub ranges, collection plantings and park schemes where homogeneous stands and low replacement are critical. Once-only, large-cluster flowering delivers a concentrated seasonal display, backed by strong winter hardiness down to H7 for dependable cropping even in colder UK regions, while good heat and drought tolerance supports robust landscape use in exposed sites.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Standard 2–3 L container shrub rose line	Low-maintenance, disease-resistant growth supports efficient 2–3 L standard container production with minimal spraying and reduced labour, matching reliable garden performance positioning for retail/reseller ranges. Own-root NEONATAL material gives a stable base for nursery propagation beds and container grow-on, delivering predictable quality and homogeneous lots for shrub programmes. Focused once-only flowering concentrates ornamental impact into a clear sales season that is easy to schedule for standard finished product planning. Nursery and garden-centre chains
Park and landscape project supply beds	Hardiness to around -34 °C (H7, USDA 4a) and robust shrub structure support medium- to large-scale field beds for public park and landscape supply where winter losses must be low. Own-root plants offer regenerative capacity and long lifespan, so project supply blocks remain productive for repeated lifting, reducing replanting and keeping capacity predictable over several cycles. This aligns with professional positioning as wholesale-scale propagation supply for public-realm and institutional projects needing consistent, reliable garden performance. Public-realm contractors
Thematic and collection rose gardens	Historic 1936 Kordes origin and distinctive pompon flower form make this cultivar attractive for thematic collections and dedicated rose gardens that emphasise breeding heritage. Own-root NEONATAL cuttings are well suited to cultivar maintenance and long-term collection stands where identity stability and renewal from below-ground shoots are important. Clear, once-a-year flowering simplifies interpretive and event planning for show gardens while supporting a standard finished product that remains robust in private-label or curated ranges. Show-garden curators
Groundcover and slope planting production	Bushy, arching habit with 160–260 cm spread makes this cultivar a practical option for groundcover or slope applications where lateral coverage is key. Propagation into 2–3 L containers allows efficient mechanised planting into banks and verges, with own-root resilience supporting long-term soil stabilisation and reduced replacement. Concentrated flowering and moderate self-cleaning create a tidy post-bloom aspect, aligning with reliable garden performance expectations in municipal slope and groundcover schemes. Municipal and infrastructure suppliers
Pergola, fence and wall-trained shrub production	Flexible, arching canes lend themselves to light training over low pergolas, fences and walls, expanding the sales story beyond a standard freestanding shrub. Producing bush-trained, compact plants in 2–3 L pots gives retailers a manageable unit that customers can subsequently fan-train or arch in situ. Own-root structure supports regeneration if shoots are damaged during training, safeguarding long-term ornamental value in landscape and domestic structures under a standard finished product offer. Landscape-focused nurseries
Robust climate-tolerant ranges for varied UK regions	Combination of H7 winter hardiness and good heat/drought tolerance supports a nationally distributed shrub line that can service cooler northern areas and warmer southern sites. Own-root propagation delivers homogeneous stands that respond predictably across climate bands, simplifying claims around reliable garden performance for larger retail networks. Supporting landscapes in exposed or demanding sites without excessive maintenance fits UK public-realm project culture where dependable backbone shrubs are essential. Nationwide wholesale networks
Low-input shrub lines for sustainable programmes	Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust enables low-input production and supports sustainability-focused ranges with reduced chemical dependence. Own-root longevity and regenerative growth help reduce plant wastage over time, supporting stable stocking and fewer replacements in both nursery beds and installed schemes. This combination aligns with professional superiority messaging while delivering reliable garden performance that underpins eco-oriented or low-maintenance product lines. Sustainability-led growers
Specimen shrubs and small groups for premium displays	Very full, ball-shaped clusters of deep pink blooms give strong visual impact for specimen or small-group planting that can be upsold as collection pieces. For premium displays, growers can step 2–3 L material into 40–50 L containers, allowing full expression of the arching habit and moderate hip display in year three after rooting. Year one focuses on root establishment, year two on shoot framework, and year three on full ornamental performance, matching higher-value, standard finished product windows. This supports professional rose production with resilient, good heat and drought tolerance for exposed show positions. Premium specimen producers

Finished-product ideas

Historic Park Shrub 2–3 L – own-root, bush-trained shrubs in standard 2–3 L containers highlighting 1936 Kordes heritage and once-only cluster flowering, positioned as reliable garden performance stock – target: retail garden centres and independents
Landscape Groundcover Line – 2–3 L plants selected for strong lateral spread and disease resistance, geared to groundcover, slope and verge use with low maintenance – target: municipal and landscape framework contracts
Pergola & Fence Trainer – compact container shrubs with initial arching framework suitable for pergolas and fences, built on hardy, own-root plants for long-term structures – target: landscapers and project nurseries
Thematic Collection Specimen – small batch, own-root plants grown on into 40–50 L containers to showcase historic origin, pompon clusters and moderate hips for show gardens – target: collection gardens, estates and display-focused clients
Climate-Robust Shrub Assortment – integrated shrub line using this hardy, drought-tolerant cultivar as a core, allowing nationwide deployment with consistent performance and minimal intervention – target: national retail/wholesale programmes

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Current trade name RAUBRITTER® – pink park rose - Kordes; American Rose Society exhibition name Raubritter; unregistered cultivar; park-shrub commercial grouping for professional shrub production.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Wilhelm J. H. Kordes II (W. Kordes’ Söhne) in Germany from ‘Daisy Hill’ × ‘Solarium’, introduced in 1936 and distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne into landscape and garden markets.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, arching shrub 80–130 cm high with 160–260 cm spread; moderately dense, matte dark grey-green foliage; densely thorned shoots; moderate self-cleaning, some spent blooms may persist in wet periods.
Flower morphology	Small (0.5–1.5 in) very full, ball- to pompon-shaped blooms in large clusters; 40+ petals; once-flowering habit with a concentrated flush rather than repeat bloom during the season.
Colour data and phenology	Deep pink with slight purplish tone; outer petals RHS 68B, inner 68C; buds dark pink with silvery sheen; colour lightens in strong sun and deepens in cool; fades gently to pastel pink over time.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, soft rosy fragrance; primarily ornamental rather than strongly scented; highly double form and petal density modestly limit pollinator access, giving moderate attractiveness to insects.
Hip characteristics	Produces spherical red hips 6–10 mm across in moderate quantities, adding a secondary seasonal feature and some wildlife interest after flowering, with hips forming mainly on established shrubs.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy to approximately -34 to -32 °C (H7, Swedish zone 5, USDA 4a); tolerates heat well and moderate drought with irrigation in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for pergolas, fences, walls, slopes, groundcover, specimen and park use; bush-trained compact release form; ideal for standard container route in 2–3 L pots for retail and landscape channels.

RAUBRITTER® – pink park rose - Kordes offers hardy, low-input, disease-resistant shrubs on a predictable own-root base, supporting stable long-term stands and reliable garden performance; please contact us to align capacity and scheduling for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: RAUBRITTER® – pink park rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:17.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [95] 20-472 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name comes from the German word "Raubritter", meaning robber knight, that is a medieval outlaw knight.

Cultivar Synonym: Macrantha Raubritter

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Raubritter

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Raubritter® Park - shrub rose Kordes

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Raubritter

Rose Group: Shrub, Hybrid Macrantha

Commercial Type: park rose

Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Park - shrub rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 1936

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Wilhelm J. H. Kordes II.

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne

Breeding Year: Germany, 1936

Parentage: ‘Daisy Hill’ × ‘Solarium’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm)

Spread: 5.2-8.5ft (160-260 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, arching

Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense; the leaves have a matte finish and a dark grey-green hue.

Prickliness: densely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent flowers fall off naturally; in wet weather some may remain on the plant.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: moderate

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: ball, pompon

Flower Size: S (0,5-1,5 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered, large-sized

Colour Code: ARS code: mp RHS code: 68B (outer), 68C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Not remontant; flowers once.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Deep pink with a slight purplish tone. Petals with a uniform surface.

Closed Bud: Dark pink, rounded bud with a faint silvery sheen.

Newly Opened Flower: The centre is a lighter pink, while the outer petals are a more vivid shade.

Full Bloom: Rounded, rosette-shaped, paler pink in the centre with a richer tone at the edge.

Before Fading: Fades to a pastel pink with an even loss of tone.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight the colour lightens, while in cooler conditions it deepens to a richer pink.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, subtly scented rose

Fragrance Character: soft, rosy character

Pollinator Attraction: The semi-double flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the partly-filled form conceals the stamens and reduces their accessibility.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Highly double-flowered variety that attracts pollinators only moderately; primarily ornamental with limited pollinator-friendliness.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Spherical red rose hips, 6–10 mm in diameter, produced in moderate quantities.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -34–-32 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 5

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4a

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well and copes with moderate drought, but requires irrigation during prolonged droughts.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
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 low; good disease resistance, generally requiring little intervention.

Primary Uses: pergola, fence, wall, slope, groundcover, specimen, park

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

Deep pink with a slight purplish tone. Petals with a uniform surface. - park rose - mild, subtly scented rose - soft, rosy character

Online rose purchase - pink - mild, subtly scented rose - Raubritter® - park rose - (2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm))

Inflorescence: cluster-flowered, large-sized Height: 2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm) Flower shape: ball, pompon Winter hardiness: 6b pink - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) park rose - Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) - Height: 2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm) Height: 2.6-4.3ft (80-130 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Raubritter® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver Wilhelm J. H. Kordes II.

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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)