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
– Spectacular yellow‑red, flame‑like blooms.
– Reliable remontant flowering in clusters.
– Compact, upright habit for beds and pots.
– Glossy, dark green foliage gives strong contrast.
– Good hardiness to around –25 °C (H7).
– Special feature: Audience Prize winner at Le Roeulx, acclaimed in international rose trials.
Elegant spaces – Long lifespan
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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FIREBIRD ® – yellow-red bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Imagine your front garden after rain: pavements glistening, foliage washed clean, and clusters of Firebird blooms glowing like small lanterns along the path. This compact floribunda settles quickly into typical UK beds and smaller London front gardens, coping reliably with cool summers and those blustery, wet spells that bring coastal winds and persistent rain. Its upright habit and dense, glossy foliage form a neat, long-lived structure that is easy to maintain in narrow spaces. Own-root planting supports steady, resilient growth and a naturally balanced shape, recovering well if stems are ever nipped by pets or pruning. In beds, low hedges or large containers, the flame-toned flowers develop in clusters from mid-season and repeat well, ensuring colourful impact through much of the summer with only light deadheading. Medium disease resistance and cold-hardiness suitable for most UK regions mean fewer worries about winter losses or replanting. Over time, roots establish, top growth strengthens and by the third year you can expect its full ornamental longevity, rewarding your patient care with a consistently vivid display. Ideal for those seeking structure and colour without complex spraying routines, it works beautifully in rainwater-aware planting schemes with gravel, groundcovers and low-maintenance companion perennials.
Firebird® shows double flowers with 26–39 petals and a softly visible centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Terraced-house front garden bed
Compact height and spread create a tidy, upright line of colour that suits narrow borders along railings or short paths; repeat flowering keeps the frontage welcoming with only light pruning for busy homeowners.
Small flowering hedge
Planted at 35–40 cm intervals, the dense foliage and branching habit knit into a low, colourful hedge that stays structurally reliable for years, giving a long-lived outline without demanding intricate shaping from beginners.
Rainwater-conscious urban planting strip
Works well with permeable gravel and groundcovers, using its sturdy roots and bushy habit to hold structure while neighbouring plants help manage runoff, supporting a practical and attractive frontage for sustainability-minded city-dwellers.
Feature rose in a large container
In a 40–50 litre pot with peat-free compost, its upright, floribunda habit delivers reliable colour on patios and balconies, while own-root resilience means less worry about graft-failure for time-pressed balcony-gardeners.
Mixed bed with perennials and grasses
The fiery yellow-red blooms contrast beautifully with cool-toned companions like lavender, nepeta or dwarf fountain grass, adding movement and texture around a compact, long-lasting focal point for creative stylists.
Family garden play-area edge
Medium height and solid framework let it mark the boundary of lawns or play spaces without blocking sightlines; own-root growth helps it recover if accidentally damaged, reassuring practical parents.
Season-long colour focus near the door
Remontant flowering provides recurring flushes, with flowers ageing through orange to crimson for ongoing interest, so even a single shrub near the step offers evolving colour for busy commuters.
Weather-resilient coastal bed
Hardy to typical UK winters with medium disease resistance, it maintains foliage and structure in exposed, rainy sites where cool winds and frequent showers are common, suiting pragmatic coast-gardeners.
Styling ideas
Frontage Glow – line a narrow front border with a short run of FIREBIRD ® and underplant with low saxifrage to soften the edge – ideal for neat, colourful terraced-house entrances.
Urban Ember – place one shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot, with trailing thyme around the base, to create a fiery focal point on a small patio – perfect for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Gentle Hedge – form a low, semi-formal hedge along a path and intersperse with small ornamental grasses for movement – suited to families wanting soft structure without heavy clipping.
Rain Garden Ribbon – weave plants through a gravel strip with dwarf fountain grass and evergreen honeysuckle groundcover to guide rainwater away from paving – helpful for sustainability-focused front gardens.
Crimson Canvas – group three shrubs in a sunny bed and surround with pale lavender and nepeta to let the deepening reds stand out – attractive for hobby gardeners who enjoy painterly planting schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as KORtragoso, marketed as FIREBIRD ® / Firebird ® Fantasia®; ARS exhibition name Firebird, in the Fantasia® collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (Germany) from unnamed Rosa hybrida lines; introduced 2015 in Europe and later in the USA by Star Roses & Plants.
Awards and recognition
Audience Prize at Le Roeulx (Belgium, 2014) and further distinctions in international rose trials, confirming strong garden appeal and reliable performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bushy floribunda, about 60–80 cm tall and 45–65 cm wide; dense, glossy, dark green foliage with moderate prickles forms a compact, well-filled shrub.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant flowering habit gives generous repeat flushes after the main summer display.
Colour data and phenology
Yellow-red bicolour; golden-yellow centres with vivid scarlet edges deepen through orange and red to crimson, showing striking colour shifts rather than simple fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Fruity fragrance character but very weak overall, barely noticeable in most garden situations, chosen primarily for visual effect rather than scented display.
Hip characteristics
Double blooms limit hip set; occasional small, spherical, 6–10 mm hips may form, coloured orange-red (RHS 34A), adding modest late-season interest if present.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b); medium general disease resistance, notably good against powdery mildew and black spot, moderate against rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders and large pots; medium maintenance, with occasional plant protection and deadheading; space 35–60 cm depending on use, 6–7 plants per m² for mass effect.
FIREBIRD ® offers compact structure, long-lived colour and dependable winter hardiness in a resilient own-root form, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring front gardens and small urban spaces.
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
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 Description:
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.
Newly 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.
Before Fading:
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
Hip Comment:
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.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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