Summer Memories® Park - shrub rose KORuteli – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Remontant flowering, bushy upright structure and cluster-flowered heads make Summer Memories® a versatile semi-finished option for nursery propagation beds and standard-container lines, while its cream-white to buttery pastel tonality offers reliable retail appeal as a premium silver-rated park shrub. Own-root NEONATAL material supports long-term regeneration capacity and stable hedging or bed plantings, important where homogeneous stands and low replacement rates are needed for thematic rose gardens and collection projects in the UK’s varied climates, including sites with reliable winter tolerance and solid cold performance across exposed northern locations. With a standard 2–3 L route and bush-trained, compact release form, rooted cuttings integrate cleanly into existing production flows, fitting nursery and wholesaler programmes targeting “standard finished product” positioning for dependable garden performance in public-realm and retail channels.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 3 L park shrub line – Standard 2–3 L containers grown from NEONATAL own-root cuttings, exploiting the bushy, upright habit and remontant flowering to create a dependable “standard finished product” series – retail/reseller distribution
- Cream Collection hedge module – Batch-coordinated 2–3 L plants selected for dense foliage and moderate height, marketed as ready-made hedge or bed units in colour-themed collections – public-realm and municipal framework contracts
- Cut-and-garden dual-purpose block – Field or container blocks established from NEONATAL material, using large, very double rosettes for local cut use while supplying finished shrubs – nursery-based local cut and garden-centre partners
- Cold-hardy park rose range – Assortment built around H7/USDA 5b-capable cultivars including Summer Memories®, positioned as reliable for northern and exposed installations from own-root stock – regional wholesale networks
- Low-hip formal bed series – Finished shrubs selected for minimal hip set and dense, glossy foliage, optimised for formal beds and entrance plantings where clean appearance is key – landscape contractor and institutional buyers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Registered as KORuteli, marketed as Summer Memories® Park - shrub rose KORuteli; shrub / park rose type in the Park - shrub rose commercial group, with verified cultivar authenticity for professional propagation. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne from cross ‘Banzai 83’ × unknown; registered in 2007 and introduced after 2007 through W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) for global shrub rose use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised in multiple trials: Rome International Rose Competition gold medal (2001); Australian National Rose Trials silver medal and Best shrub rose (2010); The Hague bronze certificate (2012) and gold certificate (2015). |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching approximately 100–160 cm in height with 70–110 cm spread; dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning behaviour not documented in current technical data. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals produced in clusters; L-sized flowers (about 2.75–3.95 in) on remontant stems, with a notably abundant second flush providing extended ornamental and cutting potential. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-white with a soft buttery-yellow tint and delicate pale rosy veil; ARS code W, RHS 155D outer and 8C inner; colour shifts from pastel cream-yellow buds to warm off-white centres, then fades towards whitish cream with straw-yellow edges. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Softly sweet, mild fragrance, described as understated; primarily selected for visual and structural performance rather than strong perfume, yet offers a pleasant background scent suitable for close planting near paths and seating. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation is generally low because of the very double flower form; where present, hips are spherical, orange-red and about 10–15 mm in diameter, giving limited but neat seasonal fruit interest without heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around -26–-23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); disease resistance is moderate for key foliar pathogens, so professional production and landscape use should include regular plant protection and monitoring programmes. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a park shrub for flower beds, hedges and cut stems; best grown in standard containers from bush-trained, compact NEONATAL stock; higher maintenance, with low innate disease tolerance requiring consistent spray regimes. |
Summer Memories® Park - shrub rose KORuteli combines remontant flowering, dense bushy structure and reliable cold hardiness with the predictability and longevity of own-root NEONATAL material; please contact us to align schedules, volumes and long-term stock planning.
