Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry
– Large, velvety deep red double blooms.
– Vigorous upright shrub for beds and hedges.
– Reliable remontant rose with abundant rebloom.
– Hardy shrub, RHS H6, USDA Zone 6b.
– Light fresh berry fragrance, pleasantly discreet.
– Special feature: Forms ornamental red spherical hips for autumn interest.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes
Step out after rain and meet Ulm in your own front garden: Kortello’s tall, upright shrubs carry glossy dark foliage and saturated, velvety blooms that deepen from vivid blood-red to blackened crimson with scarcely any visible fading. As a hardy, own-root shrub supplied in a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it settles in steadily and rewards you for decades with reliable structure, even if your London terrace front plot mixes paving with borders and rain runoff where heavy soil needs thoughtful drainage. Over time, the shrub forms a dense, bushy framework that responds well to light pruning, giving you a long-lived, low-fuss vertical accent that works just as well in a mixed hedge as in a single dramatic specimen. For larger planters, choose at least 40–50 litres of peat-free compost, water mainly with saved rainwater, and enjoy an easy rhythm of deadheading and seasonal cleanup rather than complicated routine maintenance. Think in seasons: roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact by year three.
Dark crimson closed bud of Ulmer Münster, a red park rose.
Ulmer Münster shows double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Rain-friendly London terrace front garden
Tall, upright plants with dense foliage and strong red flowers give instant presence beside steps, gates and railings, while their shrub form copes well with surfaces that shed water towards a narrow border, particularly for the busy urban gardener.
Low-maintenance family hedge or boundary
The bushy, 120–180 cm growth with glossy dark leaves builds a durable, living screen; regular, moderate trimming and simple deadheading keep it tidy without specialist skills, suiting households wanting structure without constant attention for the time-poor owner.
Statement specimen in small to medium gardens
Planted at 180 cm spacing, one shrub develops into a striking vertical accent with XL double blooms that hold their deep red colour well, giving a focal point that looks designed but needs only yearly pruning and feeding for the style-conscious homeowner.
Peat-free container on balcony or paved forecourt
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, this upright park rose offers height and long-season colour where planting pockets are scarce; its moderate maintenance and own-root resilience make it a practical choice beside front doors for the container gardener.
Cutting corner for home arrangements
Extra-large, cupped, double flowers with long, sturdy stems and a fresh berry fragrance lend themselves to cutting for vases, while the shrub continues to produce further flushes, bringing the same mood indoors for the home decorator.
Pollinator-aware mixed border
Although fully double, the plentiful, repeatedly produced blooms and generous shrub volume still offer some nectar opportunities and shelter, working best when interplanted with single-flowered perennials to support bees for the wildlife-aware beginner.
Clay or chalk garden with improved drainage
On typical UK heavy clay or chalky sites where you can improve drainage with grit and compost, this robust shrub rose establishes steadily and forms long-lived framework branches, rewarding modest preparation effort for the practical planner.
Wind-exposed and coastal-influenced plots
The sturdy, upright habit and dense foliage cope better with breeze and rain than many more fragile roses, keeping the display neat and structurally reliable through unsettled weather patterns that challenge softer shrubs for the coastal resident.
Styling ideas
Gothic-Edge – Line a narrow front border with Kortello and underplant with Geranium sanguineum for a red-and-magenta carpet beneath the dark, cathedral-like blooms – ideal for terrace-house romantics.
Rain-Ribbon – Use a sinuous row of shrubs along a gravel strip that channels roof run-off, weaving in low Gypsophila paniculata for frothy contrast – perfect for practical, climate-conscious city gardeners.
Evening-Drama – Plant a single specimen opposite your front door with pale paving and white nepeta or sage to make the velvety red flowers glow at dusk – suited to design-led homeowners.
Family-Frame – Create a loose hedge along play-lawn edges, keeping thorns away from paths and mixing in hardy lavender for scent and insects – reassuring for families wanting structure with manageable care.
Balcony-Pillar – Grow Kortello in a 50-litre peat-free container with trailing thyme at the base to soften the pot and attract pollinators – a strong option for balcony and small-courtyard gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose marketed as Kortello – red park rose - Kordes; registered as KORtello, with exhibition name Ulmer Münster, referencing the Gothic cathedral in the German city of Ulm.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Sympathie’ × self seedling; introduced and registered in 1982 as a robust, hardy park and shrub garden rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 120–180 cm tall and 80–130 cm wide, with dense growth and glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems suitable for hedging or specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Extra-large, cupped, double blooms with around 26–39 petals, usually borne singly; remontant, with a good second flush of flowers following the main early summer display.
Colour data and phenology
Deep blood-red flowers with subtle burgundy undertones; ARS colour DR, RHS 53A outer/53B inner; colour deepens to velvety crimson and darkens further with age, with only slight browning at petal tips.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, fresh berry fragrance that is noticeable at close range without dominating nearby seating areas; suitable for those preferring a gentle, understated scent rather than a strongly perfumed rose.
Hip characteristics
Produces small red spherical hips about 8–13 mm in diameter in moderate quantities when spent flowers are left, adding seasonal interest and a subtle wildlife resource into autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate to black spot, mildew and rust, benefiting from good airflow and basic preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 90–100 cm spacing for hedges or beds, 180 cm as a specimen; suitable for borders, parks, containers and cutting; prefers well-drained soil and regular deadheading to maintain flower quality.
KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes offers long-lived structure, richly coloured XL blooms and reliable hedging or specimen performance on its own roots; a thoughtful choice if you want enduring impact with straightforward care.
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson with a velvety texture and outer petals slightly tending towards black.
Newly 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.
Before Fading:
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 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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Company details
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