The petal ground colour is deep carmine red, crossed by lemon-yellow stripes. - flowerbed, floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicate, classic rose character
– Striped red‑yellow blooms, truly eye‑catching
– Large, cupped flowers in generous clusters
– Bushy, upright shrub with dense glossy foliage
– Flowers twice, with very abundant rebloom
– Good colour retention, resists strong sunlight
– Gné speisialta: Produces neat orange‑red rose hips in autumn.
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Abracadabra ® Fantasia® – red–yellow floribunda shrub rose
Step outside to the soft green light of your own front garden and let Abracadabra ® Fantasia® work its quiet magic: every bloom opens as a new red‑and‑yellow surprise, different on each petal, bringing a sense of playful wonder without any fussy gardening routine. This compact floribunda thrives in typical Irish conditions, coping well with frequent showers and the kind of rainfall that would spoil less robust roses, so You simply deadhead lightly and enjoy months of flowers. As an own‑root plant it builds a durable lifespan, regrowing strongly if ever cut back hard, and stays stable in character year after year. In a small Dublin front garden or cosy cottage border, its upright, bushy habit and long flowering season slip easily into family life – roots first in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact from year three onwards.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stem of Abracadabra ®.
Freshly opened bloom of Abracadabra® showing carmine red petals with cream-yellow streaks.
Abracadabra® in closed bud stage, showing raspberry-red tones with white marbling.
Abracadabra floribunda rose in full bloom, showing its red and yellow striped flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden flowerbed in a small family plot
Abracadabra ® Fantasia® stays compact and bushy, making it ideal for neat beds along paths or low walls where space is tight but You still want a structured look and reliable colour for much of the season – well suited to busy urban beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials
The long, remontant flowering season means it weaves in and out of perennials, offering repeat waves of striped blooms that keep the border lively even when some perennials are between flushes – perfect for relaxed, nature‑minded homeowners.
Low informal hedge along a driveway or path
Planted at about 50–60 cm, its upright, evenly branched habit forms a colourful, moderately thorny boundary that’s decorative rather than severe, giving definition without blocking light – a good option for style‑conscious garden‑proud families.
Solitary specimen near the front door
A single shrub in a prime spot shows off the unique red‑and‑yellow striping, with every flower slightly different, creating a playful focal point that guests notice instantly – ideal for those who enjoy distinctive, characterful garden statements.
Cutting corner for casual indoor bouquets
The large, cupped, semi‑double flowers on clustered stems lend themselves to short‑lived but charming indoor arrangements, so You can snip a few stems without spoiling the overall effect outside – attractive for creative, décor‑oriented gardeners.
Pollinator-friendly family border
Semi‑double blooms with partially accessible stamens offer some interest for bees, especially when combined with open‑flowered companions, adding movement and life around play areas – a thoughtful choice for wildlife‑aware parents.
Long-term planting in a small urban garden
As an own‑root rose it builds a resilient framework that bounces back well from pruning or weather setbacks, giving steady ornamental value over many years with moderate care – reassuring for time‑pressed urban residents.
Heavy-soil sites needing reliable colour
With sensible drainage and mulch it performs well in typical Irish clay, handling cool, damp spells and regular showers that challenge many roses, so beds stay bright instead of bare – especially useful for West‑coast and high‑rainfall‑area gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Romantic – Mix Abracadabra ® with airy Knautia and soft grasses for a loose, storybook border – ideal for cottage owners who like gently unstructured planting.
Terrace-Jewel – Plant as a single specimen in a 40–50 litre pot by the front step, underplanted with trailing ivy – perfect for city dwellers wanting impact in little space.
Striped-Theatre – Mass three to five shrubs in a narrow bed with dark mulch so the variegated blooms stand out – suited to design‑conscious gardeners seeking drama from few plants.
Wildlife-Soft – Combine with single-flowered perennials and a small clematis to boost pollinator interest – good for families hoping to draw bees into a safe, viewable corner.
Elegant-Formal – Clip a low holly or box edge in front and repeat roses at regular intervals – attractive for those favouring tidy, structured, low‑maintenance garden geometry.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda shrub rose; registered as KORamsaro, marketed as Abracadabra ® Fantasia®; exhibition name Abracadabra; part of the Fantasia® collection for garden ornamental use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, breeding year 2004; introduced to market in 2014 by W. Kordes’ Söhne; parentage officially unknown but selected for distinctive bicolour blooms.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright floribunda 80–110 cm high and 50–80 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems; spent blooms may persist and benefit from occasional deadheading.
Flower morphology
Large 7–10 cm, cupped, semi‑double flowers with 13–25 petals; produced in clusters over the season; remontant habit with a generous second flush, suitable for beds and cutting.
Colour data and phenology
Deep carmine‑red petals striped lemon‑yellow; ARS rb, RHS 187A outer, 10B inner; buds marbled crimson and white; colour holds well, only moderately lightening in strong sun, keeping contrast.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate fragrance with a classic rose character, but very weak overall; scent is barely noticeable in normal garden use, so the cultivar is chosen mainly for visual rather than olfactory effect.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical hips about 6–10 mm across, ripening orange‑red; ornamental value modest but can add a light seasonal accent in late summer to early autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, H7); moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates warm spells but needs watering in extended drought and benefits from airflow.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with well‑drained, improved clay or loam; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use; 2.8–3.2 plants/m² for massed beds; medium maintenance with occasional protection and pruning.
Abracadabra ® Fantasia® offers compact structure, a long flowering season and distinctive striped blooms on a durable own-root shrub; a thoughtful choice if You seek reliable colour with moderate care.
Flower Colour:
The petal ground colour is deep carmine red, crossed by lemon-yellow stripes.
Closed Bud:
Raspberry to crimson-red base, with white marbling and scattered speckling visible at the edges.
Freshly Opened Flower:
On a vivid carmine-red ground, irregular cream–butter-yellow, in places peach-coloured streaks and splashes appear on the inner surface.
Full Bloom:
A red–white 'striped' effect dominates; the red areas tend towards a slightly raspberry shade and the whites may turn creamy.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red tone softens, turning to a burgundy‑raspberry; the light bands can take on a creamy, slightly yellowish hue.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semidouble (simple/semidouble/double) 13–25‑petal flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semidouble form and partially obscured stamens reduce pollen and nectar accessibility compared with simple blooms.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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