Deep, warm orange base colour with a delicate pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals. - climber, climbing rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - scent description not available
– Vivid sunrise blend of orange and yellow tones.
– Medium-height climber with bushy, dense habit.
– Glossy dark green foliage for strong contrast.
– Reliably remontant with abundant second flush.
– Winter hardy to RHS H7, USDA Zone 6b.
– Special feature: Semi-double, noticeably fragrant blooms on a classic Kordes climber.
Conscious planning – Soil-conserving approach
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,70 £
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SUNRISE – orange climbing rose – Kordes
Create a romantic corner where Sunrise glows against dark foliage and brings a cosy, storybook feel to your everyday garden. This own‑root climber offers reassuring stability, maturing steadily without demanding complex care, so you can enjoy its changing colour from deep orange buds to peach‑yellow and pink‑tinted blooms. Ideal for small family plots exposed to brisk breezes or coastal weather, it anchors well and responds reliably to regular watering. Its bushy habit and dense, glossy leaves quickly clothe arches, fences or pergolas, while repeat flowering keeps the display fresh through summer. Own‑root vigour supports long‑term regeneration and a dependable framework, and with minimal pruning flexibility you can train it for arbour shade or compact trellis borders, developing from firm roots to lush shoots to full ornamental presence over the first three years.
Freshly opened flower of Sunrise climbing rose, showing its medium-toned orange bloom.
Sunrise with dark green, glossy foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Climbing rose over an arch or arbour
The bushy structure and 140–220 cm height make this rose ideal for training over a walk-through arch, forming a soft canopy for afternoon tea corners. Repeat flowering supplies fresh clusters just above eye level for hobby gardeners.
Cosy seating nook by a fence
Dense, glossy dark green foliage creates a living backdrop that quickly screens standard boundary fencing, while moderate height keeps the planting in scale with smaller UK gardens. Medium maintenance suits beginners and busy urban homeowners.
Cottage-style mixed border support
As a modest climber with a bushy habit, it threads easily through obelisks or sturdy perennials, adding vertical interest without overpowering the bed. The semi-double, high-centred flowers read well among cottage classics for romantic-style gardeners.
Warm-toned colour focus near the house
The deep orange buds opening to peach-yellow with pink-tinged rims provide a long-lasting, sunny accent beside paths or patios, even in overcast weather. Gradual colour changes add interest for families wanting a cheerful, traditional look.
Family garden feature on a pergola run
Its manageable spread of 60–120 cm allows neat training along slim pergola uprights, delivering shade and seasonal colour without creating a thicket. Own-root planting gives long-term structure and resilience for patient, budget-conscious gardeners.
Partial-shade side alley or north–east wall
Being suitable for partial shade, this variety flowers reliably where many roses sulk, such as side passages that still receive some morning light and good airflow, even when breezes and showers are frequent in exposed plots by the sea for time-poor owners.
Large container on terrace or balcony
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, its moderate height and bushy growth are easy to manage, giving vertical softness without dominating small seating areas. Regular watering fits well with container gardeners and beginners.
Informal flowering screen or low hedge
Planted 50–55 cm apart, the dense foliage knits into a soft, flowering barrier that outlines kitchen gardens or separates play spaces. Own-root plants quietly thicken over the years, keeping ornamental value high for lovers of classic cottage gardens.
Styling ideas
Sunrise Arbour – Train over a simple wooden arch with white foxgloves and summer annuals beneath for a glowing entrance to a seating area – ideal for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Kitchen-Garden Edge – Use along a low trellis bordering veg beds, with herbs and lavender at the base to soften the line – suited to families who enjoy a productive, traditional plot.
Cosy Corner Screen – Combine with hemp-agrimony and globe-shaped holly to frame a bench and diffuse neighbouring views – perfect for small-garden owners seeking privacy and softness.
Warm Terrace Accent – Grow in a 50-litre container with white blazing star and trailing thyme for an easy-care, vertical highlight by the patio – good for busy urban gardeners.
Storybook Pathway – Repeat-plant along a path on lightweight arches, underplanting with old-fashioned perennials for a tunnel of changing orange and peach blooms – appealing to lovers of nostalgic, picture-book gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Sunrise Climbing rose KORmarter, ARS exhibition name ‘Sunrise’; large-flowered climbing shrub rose belonging to the climbing rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany from an unknown seedling × ‘Lichtkönigin Lucia’, introduced and registered in 1988 by W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy climber reaching about 140–220 cm high with 60–120 cm spread, moderately thorny, carrying dense, glossy dark green foliage that clothes supports effectively over several seasons.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, high-centred, cluster-flowered blooms with 13–25 petals, large-flowered size range, remontant with a notably abundant second flush when reasonably fed and watered.
Colour data and phenology
Deep warm orange with pinkish edges and golden-yellow undersides; colour lightens to peach-yellow and pale pink in sun, providing a shifting, sunset-like effect from bud to fall of petal.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength fragrance, clearly noticeable at close range around seating areas; character description not specified but present enough to contribute to a sensory garden experience.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to semi-double blooms; occasional small spherical orange-red hips 6–11 mm across may appear and provide discreet autumn interest if not deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); black spot resistance good, powdery mildew and rust moderate, overall health acceptable with basic care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best with regular watering and feeding, especially in containers; plant 50–90 cm apart depending on use, provide sturdy support, and prune flexibly to maintain shape and flowering wood.
SUNRISE – orange climbing rose – Kordes offers changing orange-to-peach blooms, manageable climbing growth and durable garden presence from own-root plants; an appealing choice if you would like lasting colour around everyday seating areas.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SUNRISE – orange climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Deep, warm orange base colour with a delicate pinkish tint along the edges of the outer petals.
Closed Bud:
Copper-orange shade with a slight reddish flush towards the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Medium-toned orange, with a faint yellowish sheen on the inner petals.
Full Bloom:
Double orange petals with a rosy edge and golden‑yellow undersides.
Before Fading:
The orange tones mute to a peach-yellow, the rim fades to a pale pink.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep warm orange fades to peach-yellow and the margins fade to pink; in strong sunlight it lightens more rapidly.
Hip Comment:
Hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, orange‑red hips 6–11 mm in diameter 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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Company details
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