Bright, clear mid-red shade with a slight scarlet tinge. - groundcover rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid, bright mid‑red flowers all season.
– Low, spreading habit for effective groundcover.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage canopy.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Award‑winning performance in international trials.
– Special feature: Self‑cleaning clusters reduce deadheading and keep plant tidy in mass plantings.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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RED RIBBONS – red groundcover rose – Kordes
Imagine a low, flowing carpet of vivid red blooms along your path after summer rain, their glossy foliage catching the light in a quietly balanced, green front garden designed to handle wet spells and coastal breezes with reassuring ease. RED RIBBONS forms a broad, spreading shrub that naturally knits together bare soil, softening paving, gravel and steps with months of colour yet needing only straightforward, occasional care even in busy urban lives. As an own‑root rose it builds strength from below, responding well to pruning and recovering cleanly from winter, so once settled it offers stable ornamental value over many seasons. Plant it in peat‑free compost, water in with saved rainwater and, from a modest young plant, let it progress from strong roots in the first year to confident shoots in the second, before reaching its full, ribbon‑red groundcover presence by year three.
Red Ribbons groundcover rose in full bloom, showing saturated mid-red semi-double flowers.
Semi-double Red Ribbons bloom with 13–25 petals and a visible yellow centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small London front garden
Its naturally spreading habit quickly covers bare ground with a neat, low mound of red, making a smart alternative to gravel-only front plots and giving structure with minimal pruning for busy beginners
Rainwater-friendly planting strip by driveway
Dense coverage over soil helps slow and absorb run‑off from roofs and paving, while the glossy foliage and self‑cleaning blooms keep the planting looking ordered without frequent deadheading for urban homeowners
Low-maintenance groundcover under taller shrubs
Thrives in full sun at the front of mixed borders, weaving between shrubs to suppress weeds and reducing the need for constant hoeing or mulching in an average family garden for time-poor gardeners
Coastal or wind-exposed front garden
Compact height, tough foliage and good tolerance of exposed sites make it a reliable choice where wind and driving rain quickly spoil taller, floppier roses, helping keep kerbside beds tidy for seaside residents
Informal edging along paths and terraces
Its ribbon-like red clusters sit just above the ground, softening hard edges and providing a long season of colour without complicated training, ideal beside frequently used garden routes for family households
Slopes and banks
The wide spread and dense rooting system help stabilise light slopes, while the plant’s own-root form allows it to regenerate well if pruned hard after winter or damage for practical gardeners
Peat-free rose and shrub border
Performs reliably in good garden soil improved with peat-free compost, combining well with hardy perennials so you can build a more sustainable, wildlife-friendly scheme at home for environment-conscious gardeners
Large containers on steps or balconies
Works in robust containers of at least 40–50 litres, where its spreading habit tumbles attractively over the rim; regular watering with collected rainwater keeps growth balanced and healthy for city balcony owners
Styling ideas
Ribbon-Carpet Entrance – line a narrow London terrace path with repeating RED RIBBONS, underplanting with low thyme between paving joints – ideal for busy homeowners wanting instant formality without fuss
Crimson-and-Lavender Border – pair its bright red blooms with lavender or nepeta for soft, blue-mauve contrast and a relaxed cottage edge – suits those seeking colour harmony and light pollinator interest
Urban Rain-Garden Strip – combine RED RIBBONS with gravel mulch, sage and ornamental grasses along the drive to soak up run-off – for city gardeners prioritising drainage and low maintenance
Soft-Slope Tapestry – repeat-plant across a gentle bank, weaving between dwarf conifers or small Cornus shrubs to pin soil and add seasonal interest – perfect for owners taming awkward, sloping corners
Container Landing Stage – one rose in a 50‑litre pot, skirted with trailing ivy and seasonal violas, brings structure to steps or balconies – for renters and flat-dwellers needing movable, reliable colour
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover shrub rose, registered as KORtemma, traded as RED RIBBONS Groundcover KORtemma; part of the Groundcover collection and approved by the American Rose Society as ‘Red Ribbons’.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes III in Germany from ‘Weisse Max Graf’ × ‘Walzertraum’; introduced and registered in 1990, with initial distribution by Jackson & Perkins Co. and ongoing international landscape use.
Awards and recognition
Recognised for reliable groundcover performance: Baden‑Baden Gold Medal in 1991 and Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate in Great Britain in 1991 for garden worthiness.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading habit 45–75 cm high and 120–200 cm wide, with dense dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; self‑cleaning, forming a cohesive flowering carpet suitable for mass planting.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, flat flowers in generous clusters, each small (around 0.5–1.5 in) with 13–25 petals; strongly remontant with an abundant second flush maintaining a long, colourful display across the season.
Colour data and phenology
Bright, clear mid‑red with a slight scarlet tinge (RHS 45A–45B); buds glossy scarlet‑red, deepening before fading a little in strong sun yet remaining vivid in cooler conditions, with visible yellow stamens.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; selected primarily for colour impact, groundcover capability and repeat flowering rather than perfume, suiting situations where visual effect and low care are more important than fragrance.
Hip characteristics
Sparse production of small, spherical hips around 6–10 mm in diameter, coloured red (RHS 46A); visual effect is modest, so plants remain focused on foliage and flower display rather than autumn fruiting.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7); black spot resistant with medium tolerance to powdery mildew and rust, plus good heat and moderate drought tolerance with watering in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny positions with well‑drained, moderately fertile soil; space 90–165 cm depending on use, allow 0.9–1.0 plants/m² for mass planting, and apply occasional plant protection where disease pressure is high.
RED RIBBONS Groundcover KORtemma offers long-season red groundcover, dependable coastal and urban performance, and resilient own-root growth; a thoughtful, low-fuss choice if you favour lasting structure over short-lived spectacle.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RED RIBBONS – red groundcover rose - Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers attract few pollinators because the double (fully double) bloom form conceals the stamens, making pollen and nectar largely inaccessible.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
