Deep, rich, blood‑red shade with a subtle burgundy undertone. - park rose - light, understated-scented rose - fresh, berry
– Large, double, velvety deep red blooms.
– Upright, bushy shrub with dense glossy foliage.
– Remontant, with a rich second flowering.
– Suitable for beds, hedges, parks and containers.
– Hardy shrub rose, tolerates heat well.
– Special feature: Forms decorative red spherical hips.
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KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes
With its velvety, blood-red blooms and upright, bushy habit, KORTELLO creates a romantic, storybook focal point that suits the feel of afternoon tea beneath an arbour, while coping reliably with wind-swept, exposed gardens near the coast. This park-shrub rose forms a dense framework of glossy dark green foliage, ideal for informal hedges or a single, statuesque specimen in a family garden. Remontant flowering brings generous early summer display and an abundant second flush, so borders never feel bare. As an own-root rose it builds strength steadily below ground, offering a quietly dependable, long-lived presence that shrugs off tougher seasons, with easy ongoing care and simple, once-a-year shaping. Over a few seasons you’ll see roots establish first, then more confident new shoots, before the plant settles into its full ornamental presence, making KORTELLO a reassuringly robust, low-fuss choice for busy gardeners seeking impact colour, structure and timeless cottage-garden romance with a touch of Gothic drama.
Closed bud of Kortello, showing its deep crimson-red colour.
Kortello shows a double, cupped bloom with 26–39 petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature shrub in a family lawn or cottage border
The strong upright, bushy habit and 120–180 cm height give KORTELLO real presence without overpowering a typical family garden. It works well as a single focal shrub in turf or at the back of a border, offering long-lived structure from an own-root plant that regrows reliably after tougher winters, ideal for the time-poor homeowner
Informal flowering hedge along boundaries or paths
Dense, glossy dark foliage and moderate thorns make a visually solid yet welcoming boundary. Spacing at around 90–100 cm allows plants to knit into an informal hedge, with velvety red blooms softening fences or separating kitchen garden from lawn for years on a stable own-root framework, appealing to the traditional family
Romantic cottage-style mixed bed
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush keeps borders colourful from early summer onwards, echoing classic English cottage planting. KORTELLO partners beautifully with airy perennials and can be underplanted once established, giving reliable repeat blooms without complex pruning schedules, well suited to the relaxed beginner
Containers and large terrace planters
Upright, bushy growth makes KORTELLO suitable for a statement container, provided you choose a generous 40–50 litre pot and good drainage. Own-root resilience means it can be repotted or refreshed over time without losing vigour, offering long-term value for smaller urban spaces and the busy city-dweller
Small park-style group plantings in larger gardens
Recommended planting distances (around 1.0–1.2 plants/m²) allow cohesive groupings that read as a single red cloud of bloom. Once settled, own-root shrubs build a sturdy framework that responds well to simple winter thinning, providing years of structure and seasonal drama for the practical planner
Sites with partial shade or shifting light
KORTELLO tolerates partial shade, so it performs where full sun is only available for part of the day. This flexibility suits real-life British plots with overshadowing buildings or trees, giving reliable flowering and foliage display without demanding the perfect aspect, reassuring for the light-constrained gardener
Coastal or more exposed positions
The upright but sturdy frame and dense foliage cope well with brisk conditions and unsettled weather, helping it hold its shape and flowers even where other roses might flag, making it a sound choice for gardens that regularly face strong, salty winds near the coast for the practical buyer
Low-maintenance, long-term planting schemes
As an own-root shrub, KORTELLO is bred for longevity, rebuilding from its base if top growth is damaged and keeping ornamental value stable over many seasons. Simple annual pruning and occasional deadheading are usually sufficient for sustained performance, attractive to the time-pressed hobbyist
Styling ideas
Gothic-velvet hedge – Plant a loose line of KORTELLO along a boundary, underplanting with Geranium sanguineum to soften the base with pink and magenta. – Ideal for cottage-style fans wanting a romantic but structured garden edge
Tea-time arbour – Use KORTELLO as paired sentinels flanking a bench or arch, backed by low baby’s-breath for a frothy skirt of white. – Perfect for those dreaming of afternoon tea in a storybook setting
Kitchen-garden frame – Position a short run of shrubs to separate vegetable beds from lawn, echoing traditional potager design while giving long-season colour. – Suits practical gardeners who like order with a romantic touch
Urban jewel pot – Grow one plant in a 50-litre container with free-draining compost, adding silvery herbs around the rim to contrast its deep red blooms. – Recommended for balcony or terrace owners needing a single strong accent
Red-velvet trio – Group three shrubs in a triangle within a mixed border so their flower clouds merge, weaving between soft pinks and whites. – Best for homeowners wanting simple, high-impact planting without complex plans
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose marketed as KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes; registered cultivar name KORtello, exhibition name Ulmer Münster, in the Park - shrub rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Sympathie’ × self-seedling; introduced and registered in 1982 as a robust shrub for garden and park use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous, upright, bushy shrub 120–180 cm tall and 80–130 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, creating a solid, architectural outline in planting schemes.
Flower morphology
Very large, cupped, double blooms with 26–39 petals, borne mainly solitary; remontant with a generous second flush, ensuring strong seasonal display and presence in beds, borders and informal hedges.
Colour data and phenology
Deep blood-red with subtle burgundy tones; buds dark crimson, opening to velvety deep red that darkens towards black-crimson, with colour fade minimal except slight browning at petal tips late on.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, fresh berry fragrance, noticeable at close range but not overpowering; primarily ornamental in effect, adding a gentle scented accent without dominating seating areas or small courtyards.
Hip characteristics
Produces red, spherical hips 8–13 mm in diameter in moderate quantities, adding seasonal autumn interest and a traditional rose-garden feel where spent blooms are not all removed.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated RHS H6, hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C and USDA zone 6b; moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with occasional preventive care advised in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, hedges, specimen use, parks, cut flowers and large containers; plant 90–100 cm apart in groups, allow 180 cm as a solitary, and provide regular deadheading to maintain appearance.
KORTELLO – red park rose - Kordes offers velvety repeat-flowering colour, a tall, bushy structure and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a cultured, enduring choice for those planning a romantic, low-fuss family garden.
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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