Vivid carmine-red inner surface, with a slightly lighter rose-pink shade on the outer side. - climber, climbing rose - mild, subtle scented rose - rosy character
– Classic carmine-red blooms in generous clusters.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Vigorous, upright climber for arches and walls.
– Glossy, dark foliage for strong garden presence.
– Proven ADR award-winning garden performance.
– Special feature: Mild rosy fragrance softens its vivid colour contrast.
In harmony with nature – Refined garden style
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 £
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GRUSS AN HEIDELBERG® – carmine red climbing rose – Kordes
Planted to frame a pergola or cottage-style arch, Gruss an Heidelberg® creates a truly romantic backdrop with its carmine-red clusters and remontant flowering, bringing storybook ambience to family gardens from summer onwards. This classic Kordes climber is supplied as an own-root plant in a practical 2-litre pot, giving reassuring stability and long-term regeneration so it can anchor itself securely even where wind and rain are frequent near the coast. Its naturally upright structure and dense foliage help it clothe fences and arbours in a relatively compact footprint, while medium maintenance needs and self-cleaning flowers keep ongoing tasks pleasantly manageable. Over the first three seasons it will quietly build roots, then shoots, then full ornamental impact, fitting beautifully into a cottage-style garden with a relaxed, cosy charm.
Closed bud of Gruss an Heidelberg®, showing a deep carmine-red tone.
Gruss an Heidelberg® shown in different opening phases.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Rose arch at the garden entrance
The upright climbing habit and 2–3 m height mean it can be trained cleanly over a standard rose arch, giving an inviting carmine-red welcome without overwhelming a small front garden. Ideal for those wanting romance with limited upkeep for busy homeowners.
Pergola or seating arbour
Remontant flowering in clustered sprays ensures repeated waves of colour around a seating area, echoing the mood of afternoon tea beneath a rose-draped arbour. Best for anyone seeking long, storybook bloom display for cottage-garden lovers.
Family garden fence line
The dense, glossy foliage and upright structure clothe a fence attractively while using modest ground space, helping to create a private, green backdrop that softens boundaries. Suited to families wanting attractive screening for traditional-style gardens.
Own-root longevity in established borders
As an own-root rose it matures into a durable, stable plant that can regenerate from its base, supporting a long planting life and steady ornamental value in mixed borders. Perfect for gardeners planning long-term layouts for low-fuss planners.
Coastal or wind-exposed plots
Once settled, the strong framework and rooting give dependable anchoring and structure, particularly helpful where fences or pergolas face frequent wind and driving rain in exposed positions. Useful for those gardening in breezier conditions for seaside gardeners.
Partial shade alongside buildings
Tolerant of partial shade, it can brighten the side of a house, garage or tall hedge, carrying colour where many border plants struggle, especially on east- or west-facing aspects. A good choice for making awkward side paths welcoming for time-poor owners.
Training on walls and tall supports
The flexible, upright shoots are easy to fan out along wires or trellis, forming a balanced framework that is straightforward to maintain with light annual pruning rather than strict shaping. Recommended for beginners wanting simple training for new rose growers.
Large container on terrace or patio
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, its structured growth and repeat-flowering clusters create a vertical accent beside seating, doors or steps, while medium maintenance keeps tasks manageable for urban balcony gardeners.
Styling ideas
Storybook Archway – Train it over a metal or wooden arch and underplant with lavender and catmint to frame a path in soft scent and carmine-red clusters – ideal for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Kitchen-Garden Screen – Run it along a rustic fence at the edge of a vegetable plot, with herbs and gooseberries at the base, to link productive and ornamental spaces – perfect for rural kitchen-garden keepers.
Cottage Pergola – Combine it on a pergola with creamy rambling roses and white clematis to create layered shade above a bench – suited to families seeking a cosy afternoon-tea corner.
Compact Courtyard – Grow it in a 50-litre half-barrel with slate mulch and dwarf artemisia, using a narrow obelisk for height – a good fit for busy urban owners with limited soil.
Romantic Fence Run – Space several plants along a sunny boundary and weave stems onto wires, softening the line with threadleaf coreopsis – for homeowners wanting refined structure with manageable care.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose, large-flowered climber. Registered cultivar name KORbe, trade name Gruss an Heidelberg® Climbing rose KORbe; ARS exhibition name Heidelberg; classic shrub rose exhibition class.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Parentage ‘World’s Fair’ × ‘Floradora’. Introduced in Germany in 1959; unregistered cultivar, representing classic mid-20th-century Kordes breeding.
Awards and recognition
ADR award (ADR-Sorte), Germany, 1960, recognising overall garden performance. Multiple American Rose Society classic shrub rose exhibition awards, including Mid-Michigan and Thumb Rose Society shows.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit with upright framework, typically 200–320 cm high and 120–200 cm spread. Dense, dark green glossy foliage; densely thorned stems. Medium self-cleaning, some deadheading recommended for neatness.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually produced in clusters. Remontant, with a generous second flush following the main summer display. Flower size L (approximately 7–10 cm in diameter).
Colour data and phenology
Carmine-red inner petals with slightly lighter rose-pink outer sides. Colour lightens towards petal edges over time, shifting to rose-red while centres stay deeper carmine; overall moderate colour retention during flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance has a gentle rosy character, noticeable at close range but not overpowering. Classified as mild, suitable near seating where a subtle background scent is preferred rather than a dominant perfume.
Hip characteristics
Minimal hip set due to double flowers; where formed, hips are small spherical red fruits 6–10 mm in diameter, appearing occasionally and offering modest late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −29 to −26 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5a, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance overall medium; resistant to powdery mildew and rust, with moderate susceptibility to black spot in high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on arches, pergolas, walls and fences with support. Medium maintenance; deadhead for tidiness and repeat. Plant about 140–225 cm apart. Performs in full sun to partial shade with regular watering in dry spells.
Gruss an Heidelberg® Climbing rose KORbe offers remontant carmine-red blooms, a tidy upright climbing habit and dependable, long-lived own-root performance; a thoughtful choice if you would like a romantic yet manageable garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GRUSS AN HEIDELBERG® – carmine red climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Mid-Michigan Rose Society Show – American Rose Society „Classic Shrub Rose” exhibition award (2000); Thumb Rose Society Show – American Rose Society „Classic Shrub Rose” exhibition award (2001); Olym – American Rose Society „Classic Shrub Rose” exhibition
Flower Colour Description:
Vivid carmine-red inner surface, with a slightly lighter rose-pink shade on the outer side.
Closed Bud:
Deep carmine-red tone with a subtle burgundy shimmer in the light.
Newly Opened Flower:
Intense carmine inside, with paler red tones on the petal veins.
Full Bloom:
Uniform crimson red, gently lightening to a rosy red towards the petal edges.
Before Fading:
Gradually fading rose-red, with a carmine-red depth at the centre.
Colour Fading Description:
The carmine red colour moderately fades during opening; it lightens at the edges, shifts to rose‑red before the end of flowering, while the centre remains carmine.
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.
