Sunrise

Climbing rose

KORmarter – W. Kordes & Sons

Deep, warm orange base colour with a delicate pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - scent description not available

– Warm orange blooms with rosy, glowing edges.
– Vigorous climber for striking vertical accents.
– Glossy, dark green foliage for strong contrast.
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush.
– Winter-hardy to H7, suitable for colder regions.
– Special feature: High-centred, pointed buds give an elegant, cut-rose look in the garden.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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Sunrise Climbing rose KORmarter – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Sunrise KORmarter offers vertical impact and colour intensity for professional ranges needing reliable own-root climbers, combining a bushy, dense framework and glossy dark foliage with remontant, cluster-flowered, semi-double, high-centred blooms suited to trained climber production in 5–7 L pots and on into larger 40–50 L feature containers; this own-root, tray-grown material is designed for scalable nursery workflows and homogeneous long-term stock, supporting thematic and collection planting where identity must remain stable across seasons in climates where winter and wind resilience is required, progressing from root establishment in year one through structural shoot development in year two to full ornamental effect in year three for retail and project-driven wholesale channels that value exclusive, space-defining speciality climbers and predictable propagation supply.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Vertical feature for trained climber ranges	The bushy habit with 140–220 cm height and 60–120 cm spread gives a controllable, space-filling framework for trained climber finished products. Staked, pre-trained 3–5 cane material in 5–7 L routes easily into larger 40–50 L feature units, matching an exclusive, space-defining offer for branded retail and reseller programmes aimed at retail / reseller
Colour-driven thematic and collection plantings	The deep warm orange with pink-edged petals and golden-yellow undersides supports sunrise or warm-spectrum themes in collection beds and show gardens. Own-root propagation via pharmaROSA NEONATAL provides stable cultivar identity and long-term renewal for border and park use, aligning well with specialty, vertical garden feature positioning for nursery and public‑realm suppliers
Remontant flowering for extended sales window	Abundant remontant performance with a strong second flush allows staggered scheduling of trained climbers so benches show colour repeatedly in the retail season. Using rooted cuttings as a base, growers can plan 5–7 L releases with predictable flowering, supporting premium, space-defining listings for garden centre and lifestyle retail
Cluster-flowered, semi-double display value	Large, semi-double, cluster-flowered, high-centred blooms create an impactful floral surface on structures, important where vertical area must read clearly from a distance in parks, borders and hedging lines. This suits trained climber product paths from 5–7 L through to substantial 40–50 L displays within curated speciality assortments for design‑led project channels
Foliage quality for year-round structure	Dense, glossy, dark green foliage maintains structural presence even outside peak flowering, valuable for hedging, park and specimen roles where bare frames are undesirable. Own-root plants provide long lifespan and regeneration after hard pruning, supporting medium-maintenance applications within exclusive, habit-focused vertical feature ranges for professional nurseries
Cold and wind-exposed UK sites	With H7 rating, USDA 6b and Swedish Zone 3 performance, Sunrise is suitable for many UK situations where winter exposure is a factor, contributing to reliable vertical features in borders and parks. This matches trained climber production from rooted cuttings into 5–7 L stock, supporting ranges serving areas where harsher winter and wind conditions are expected for regional wholesale networks
Balanced disease profile for managed production	Moderate overall disease resistance with noted black spot resistance allows planned plant protection in medium-maintenance schemes, without excessive spray regimes under professional management. This supports predictable propagation and finishing schedules from pharmaROSA NEONATAL rooted cuttings into trained 5–7 L climbers for premium, exclusive segments in integrated nursery systems
Own-root stability for long-term projects	The own-root format provides renewable growth, reduced replacement and predictable structure in hedges, borders and park applications, especially where trained climbers form part of long-lived schemes, from smaller 5–7 L units to 40–50 L installations; this supports a vertical garden feature proposition for long-term, space-defining ranges supplied to municipal and institutional projects

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L trained climber – pre-trained 3–5 cane units showing the warm orange to peach-yellow colour gradient and glossy foliage, ideal as an exclusive vertical feature SKU on climber benches – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
40–50 L architectural pillar – own-root plants grown on from NEONATAL cuttings into large containers as space-defining entrance or terrace features, using the bushy habit and remontant flowering – target audience/channel: garden centre and lifestyle retail
Collection-bed climber line – uniform batches for thematic rose gardens or show collections, exploiting stable own-root identity and strong foliage presence for structured border runs – target audience/channel: public‑realm and institutional project suppliers
Park hedge/partition element – rows of trained climbers in 7 L and above for borders and low partitions, using dense foliage and repeat flowering to support vertical garden feature concepts – target audience/channel: landscape contractors via wholesale nurseries
Private-label sunrise series – branded range built around the distinctive colour shift and bushy structure, using flexible 5–7 L to 40–50 L formats as a signature vertical feature line – target audience/channel: integrator and multi-site nursery networks

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Sunrise Climbing rose KORmarter, registered as KORmarter, ARS exhibition name Sunrise; shrub-type climber marketed as an orange climbing rose within the climbing rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding	Bred by W. Kordes & Sons, Germany, from an unknown seedling × ‘Lichtkönigin Lucia’; introduced and registered in 1988 by W. Kordes’ Söhne as a climbing shrub rose type.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy climber with 140–220 cm height and 60–120 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy, dark green foliage; self-cleaning data not available from current observations.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, large flowers with 13–25 petals, high-centred, pointed-budded, cut-rose style; cluster-flowered with remontant habit and an abundant second flush after the main flowering.
Colour data and phenology	Deep warm orange base with pinkish outer edges and golden-yellow petal undersides; colour fades towards peach-yellow and pale pink margins, especially under strong sunlight, with moderate colour retention overall.
Fragrance and aroma	Medium-strength, noticeable rose fragrance; specific scent character not described in detail, but clearly perceptible around the plant during flowering, adding sensory value in planted displays.
Hip characteristics	Hip set is usually low due to semi-double to double flowers; where formed, hips are small, spherical, orange-red, around 6–11 mm in diameter and do not dominate the ornamental effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b; moderate overall disease resistance with black spot resistance noted, while powdery mildew and rust are rated moderate.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for borders, specimen use, hedges and parks; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; best as a trained climber from staked, trained 3–5 cane material in 5–7 L containers.

Sunrise Climbing rose KORmarter combines controllable bushy height, distinctive warm orange colour and reliable own-root longevity, supporting predictable vertical feature production; please contact us to align volumes and timing for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SUNRISE – orange climbing rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:08.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [1007] 21-149 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "Sunrise" refers to the sunrise, evoking the flowers' vivid yellow–orange colour gradient.

Cultivar Synonym: Freisinger Morgenröte®; Frisimo®; Morgenröte®; Sunrise®

Registered Cultivar Name: KORmarter

Original Trade Name: Sunrise®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Sunrise Climbing rose KORmarter

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Sunrise

Rose Group: Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes & Sons (Germany, 1988)

Introduction Year: 1988

Registration Year: 1988

Breeder: W. Kordes & Sons

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Breeding Year: Germany, 1988

Parentage: unknown seedling × 'Lichtkönigin Lucia'

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 4.6-7.2ft (140-220 cm)

Spread: 2-3.9ft (60-120 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that 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 available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

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

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS - outer: 33A RHS - inner: 14B

Repeat Flowering: It is remontant and produces an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange

Flower Colour Description: Deep, warm orange base colour with a delicate pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals.

Closed Bud: Copper-orange shade with a slight reddish flush towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Medium-toned orange, with a faint yellowish sheen on the inner petals.

Full Bloom: Double orange petals with a rosy edge and golden‑yellow undersides.

Before Fading: The orange tones mute to a peach-yellow, the rim fades to a pale pink.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the deep warm orange fades to peach-yellow and the margins fade to pink; in strong sunlight it lightens more rapidly.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double flowers with restricted access to the stamens attract pollinators only to a limited extent.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Semi-double-flowered, pollinator friendliness limited, attracts pollinators only slightly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-11 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, orange‑red hips 6–11 mm in diameter may appear.

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: Requires regular watering; does not tolerate prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection treatments.

Primary Uses: border, specimen, hedge, park

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

Deep, warm orange base colour with a delicate pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - scent description not available

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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)