Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry
– XL, cupped blooms in rich velvet red tones.
– Upright, bushy habit with dense glossy foliage.
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush.
– Hardy to H6 / USDA 6b, good winter resilience.
– Versatile for beds, hedges, parks and containers.
– Gné speisialta: Foirmíonn hips dearga sféarúla maisiúla i dtréimhse an fhómhair.
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KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes
Imagine stepping out the front door for a brief, rain-fresh garden stroll, and being greeted by velvety crimson blooms that glow in the soft Irish light. KORTELLO builds a strong, own-root framework for a long, reliable life, settling happily into small cottage plots and neat Dublin terraces where wind and showers are part of everyday weather. In its first seasons it rewards you with extra-large, cupped flowers in a deep crimson red that barely fade, their light berry fragrance adding a gentle, cheerful note rather than overpowering the space. Upright and bushy, yet easy to place, this rose is content in a mixed border or as a single specimen, asking only modest care and simple deadheading to stay in top form. On its own roots it keeps its shape and recovers well after pruning, giving you a dependable, slowly maturing structure that feels more beautiful each passing year – think of it as roots in year one, strong shoots in year two, and full glowing presence by year three. For a classic, long-lived hedge or a single statement shrub, KORTELLO offers a quietly confident presence that fits effortlessly into a relaxed, “girly” Irish cottage mood.
Closed bud of KORTELLO, showing a dark crimson, velvety tone.
Ulmer Münster: double flower with 26–39 petals and a well-filled centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature shrub near the front door
The extra-large, cupped, deep red blooms immediately catch the eye, making KORTELLO ideal as a welcoming focal point by paths, gates or front steps. Its upright, bushy habit stays tidy with basic deadheading, suiting busy homeowners who want impact with little fuss for fragrance-loving beginners.
Mixed cottage-style border
Planted among perennials, KORTELLO’s tall, bushy structure and dense, glossy foliage give a strong backbone to informal cottage borders. Repeat flowering and modest care needs mean colour from early summer onwards without constant attention, appealing to relaxed gardeners who enjoy seasonal rhythm.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
With recommended 90 cm spacing, KORTELLO forms a robust, upright hedge that screens without feeling heavy. The regular flushes of rich red flowers provide a smart boundary for family gardens, needing only occasional pruning and deadheading, ideal for time-pressed urban families.
Specimen shrub in lawn or gravel
Used as a stand-alone shrub at about 180 cm spacing, KORTELLO develops into a well-shaped, long-lived presence that anchors small to medium lawns. Own-root growth helps it recover after harder pruning and keeps ornamental value stable over many years, supporting homeowners planning a long-term garden.
Large container on terrace or patio
In a durable container of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, KORTELLO’s upright habit and XL flowers give a strong vertical accent for paved spaces. Regular watering and simple deadheading keep it flowering well, attractive for balcony and terrace gardeners wanting a substantial yet manageable rose.
Partial-shade city garden corner
Suitable for partial shade, KORTELLO still offers rich colour and flowering where sun is limited by neighbouring houses or walls. This makes it practical for Dublin terraces and narrow side gardens, extending rose planting options beyond the sunniest spots for urban gardeners with tricky light conditions.
Family-friendly wildlife corner
KORTELLO’s moderate pollinator attraction, combined with its spherical red hips forming later in the season, creates gentle wildlife interest without turning the garden wild. The hips add autumn colour and child-friendly curiosity, suiting nature-oriented families who enjoy observing seasonal change together.
Front garden statement in exposed locations
Well-suited to Ireland’s breezier, wetter sites, KORTELLO’s strong shrub framework and moderate disease resistance handle regular rainfall and cool summers, provided soil drains reasonably well in heavier clay. This resilience fits gardeners near the Atlantic coast who want reliable roses without complicated spraying for fragrance lovers.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Focus – Place KORTELLO by the front path, underplanted with pink Geranium sanguineum and soft Gypsophila for a girly, cottage welcome – perfect for first-time terrace homeowners.
Ruby-Hedge – Plant a single-row hedge at 90 cm, edging with low cranesbill to soften the line while KORTELLO provides height and repeated red flushes – ideal for families wanting easy privacy.
Patio-Statement – Grow one plant in a 50-litre pot near seating, and pair with silvery foliage plants so the velvety blooms stand out – suited to busy urban professionals using their terrace as a second living room.
Soft-Screen – Use two or three shrubs in a loose triangle on the boundary, weaving in airy Gypsophila for clouds of white around the red blooms – good for neighbours who want privacy without a solid fence feel.
Wildlife-Accent – Combine KORTELLO with pollinator-friendly perennials and leave some hips to colour in autumn, creating a gentle wildlife focus that still looks refined – appealing to nature-curious families.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub park rose, registered as KORtello, marketed as Kortello Park - shrub rose KORtello; also exhibited as Ulmer Münster in American Rose Society shows.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Sympathie’ × self, introduced and registered in 1982 as a vigorous, large-flowered shrub rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub typically 120–180 cm tall and 80–130 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; self-cleaning is poor, so spent blooms benefit from removal.
Flower morphology
Very large, 10 cm+ double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals, mostly borne singly; remontant habit with an especially abundant second flush under normal garden care.
Colour data and phenology
Deep blood-red with burgundy undertone; buds dark crimson, opening to vivid red then deepening to velvety crimson-purple, ARS code DR, RHS 53A–53B, with colour fading only slightly at petal tips.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, fresh, berry-like fragrance; gently noticeable at close range without overwhelming nearby seating areas, broadly suited to family gardens and compact urban spaces.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical red hips, 8–13 mm in diameter, adding discrete autumn interest and seasonal wildlife value where flowers are not fully deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H6, USDA 6b, Swedish Zon 3) with moderate tolerance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and suitable siting.
Horticultural recommendations
Use as specimen, hedge, flower-bed or container shrub; spacing 90–180 cm depending on role, with good drainage on heavier soils and routine deadheading to enhance repeat flowering.
KORTELLO offers velvety, long-season crimson blooms, adaptable shrub form and dependable own-root longevity for Irish family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek lasting colour with straightforward care.
Flower Colour:
Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone.
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson with a velvety texture and outer petals slightly tending towards black.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid blood-red with pale lustrous red shades at the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Velvety deep red, with a hint of ruby sheen in the petal folds.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Darkens to a blackening crimson‑purple, with a slight brownish tone at the petal tips.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the fresh blood-red deepens to a velvety deep red, then darkens to a blackening crimson before the bloom fades; fading is scarcely noticeable, only slight browning at the petal tips.
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, with single and semi-double forms with accessible stamens attracting more insects, while fully double blooms with hidden or reduced stamens attract fewer.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double‑flowered variety, attracts pollinators moderately, therefore at most partially pollinator‑friendly and primarily ornamental
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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