Petals with a golden-yellow base are covered by vivid scarlet-red edges and shading. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - fruity
– Lasracha buí-dearga thar a bheith drámatúil.
– Bláthanna meánmhéide dlúth i mbolgáin mhóra.
– Rós floribunda le bláthú athfhillteach fada.
– Duilleoga dorcha snasta le cuma sláintiúil.
– Friotaíocht mhaith do bhreoiteachtaí duille.
– Gné speisialta: Athraíonn dath na mbláthanna ó bhuí‑oráiste go dearg corcra, cosúil le lasair i ngluaiseacht.
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FIREBIRD ® – yellow-red bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Step outside on a soft Irish evening and let FIREBIRD® wash your garden in a gentle glow of colour and light, its cupped blooms opening in golden-yellow and deepening through orange to almost crimson-red as they mature. Bred by Kordes for reliable health, this floribunda copes well with our moist air and frequent showers, giving you lively bedding or front-garden structure without fuss. On its own roots it settles in steadily and builds long-term strength, so after a careful first season it rewards you with sturdier shoots and a fuller display year after year. The compact, upright habit and dark, glossy foliage make it a natural fit for cottage borders and city terraces, while its versatile size is perfect where space matters but impact still counts, especially in spots where damp soil needs good drainage and attention.
Firebird® in bloom, showing its double flowers and faint yellow centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border cottage bedding
Plant along the edge of mixed borders for a compact, upright structure that stays within 60–80 cm, ideal for Irish cottage-style beds where you want colour but not domination; suits hobby gardeners who like tidy yet romantic planting, especially beginners.
Dublin terraced-house front garden
Use as a focal block planting near paths or railings where its glowing yellow-red clusters stand out against brick and render, yet the dense dark foliage keeps the look refined; low maintenance shaping suits busy urban homeowners.
Long-season bedding displays
The remontant flowering habit brings a generous second flush, so beds and borders retain interest through our short Irish summer, with waves of fresh clusters replacing older blooms; ideal for those who value steady colour over complex care.
Small feature hedge or row
At 35–40 cm spacing FIREBIRD® forms a low, gently formal line, giving structure along drives or paths while remaining easy to reach for light pruning; a good option for families wanting neat definition without specialist skills.
Large containers on patios
In 40–50 litre pots with free-draining compost this variety’s upright habit and dense foliage create a strong vertical accent, while its moderate size prevents it overwhelming small terraces; well suited to balcony and patio-focused urban gardeners.
Long-lived planting schemes
As an own-root rose it builds a durable framework, with roots establishing in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value from about year three, supporting long-term designs valued by thoughtful planners.
Mixed beds needing reliable foliage
The dark, glossy, dense leaves hold up attractively between flushes, supporting other perennials and grasses by providing a calm background, particularly useful in Irish gardens where frequent showers keep foliage in constant view for visual impact.
Family gardens with moderate spraying
With resistance to black spot and powdery mildew plus only medium susceptibility to rust, this rose fits gardens where you prefer minimal but occasional protection rather than intensive care, a practical balance for time-pressed rose lovers.
Styling ideas
Cottage-ribbon – Thread FIREBIRD® along a path with Arends’ saxifrage at its feet for a soft, low edging in small front gardens – ideal for romantic cottage-style enthusiasts.
Amber-glow – Combine with dwarf fountain grass for warm, moving texture that highlights the colour-shifting blooms – perfect for design-conscious urban gardeners.
Doorstep-welcome – Plant two large containers flanking a front door, underplanted with trailing violas for a friendly, easy-care entrance – suited to busy city homeowners.
Family-border – Mix in a narrow bed with hardy geraniums and dwarf honeysuckle for a resilient, long-lived strip of interest – great for low-maintenance family gardens.
Evening-focus – Place a short hedge of FIREBIRD® opposite a favourite seating spot so its rich reds and oranges catch the last light – appealing to evening garden relaxers.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as KORtragoso, marketed as FIREBIRD® within the Fantasia® collection; also known as Firebird in exhibition use and classed as an exhibition floribunda bush.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unnamed Rosa hybrida seedling lines; bred around 2005 and introduced in 2015 via Kordes and Star Roses & Plants.
Awards and recognition
Le Roeulx Audience Prize in 2014 and additional honours as an award winner in international rose competitions, reflecting strong public appeal and proven garden or show performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact upright bush 60–80 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; forms structured bedding or low hedges while remaining manageable in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Double, cupped floribunda clusters with 26–39 petals and medium-sized 4–7 cm blooms; flowers appear generously in sprays and are remontant, providing an initial flush followed by a strong repeat display.
Colour data and phenology
Yellow-red bicolour: golden-yellow petal bases (RHS 13C) with scarlet edges (RHS 43B) shifting towards deep orange and crimson; colour evolution rather than fading, with buds opening to near solid red in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with only a barely perceptible fruity character in close proximity; primarily grown for colour impact and garden structure rather than as a strongly scented or perfume-focused variety.
Hip characteristics
Rosehip set is sparse due to the double flowers; occasional small, spherical hips 6–10 mm across develop, typically orange-red (RHS 34A), offering minor late-season interest rather than a major ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to around –26 to –23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4); shows resistance to black spot and powdery mildew with medium rust susceptibility, making it a moderately low-maintenance choice in cool, damp climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, low hedges and large 40–50 litre containers; plant 35–60 cm apart depending on use, in well-drained soil with occasional plant protection, and maintain with standard pruning for repeat-flowering floribundas.
FIREBIRD ® brings compact bedding structure, a long flowering season and durable own-root growth to Irish family gardens; it is well worth considering if you would like dependable colour with modest upkeep.
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name means "firebird", refers to the flowers' spectacular, flame‑like display of colour, and was chosen in honour of the German "Appen musiziert" charity event.
Flower Colour:
Petals with a golden-yellow base are covered by vivid scarlet-red edges and shading.
Closed Bud:
The outer surface is a rich scarlet red with a delicate yellow flush at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The petal base is an intense mid-yellow, and the edges are a vivid blood-red.
Full Bloom:
The yellow centre is only faintly visible through the outer petals, which change to an almost entirely red colour.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red tone darkens to crimson while the yellow base colour mutes to a deep orange.
Colour Fading Description:
On opening the yellow base deepens to a rich orange, the outer petals change to almost pure red and, before the blooms fade, darken to a crimson red; a colour shift rather than fading is typical.
Pollinator Attraction:
Due to its double flowers with 26–39 petals and the reduced accessibility of the stamens, it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double flowers partially conceal the stamens, primarily an ornamental variety
Rose Hip Notes:
Rosehip production is expected to be low due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, 6–10 mm in diameter orange‑red (RHS 34A) rosehips may appear.
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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.
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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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