KATIE'S ROSE® – maroon bedding floribunda rose - Horner
After a breezy walk along the shore, KATIE'S ROSE® brings that same sense of coastal refreshment to your garden, with velvety burgundy blooms that shine even in changeable seaside weather. This compact, upright floribunda stays neatly shaped, ideal for smaller family plots, narrow beds or a sheltered veranda where you can enjoy tea behind a living windbreak as it quietly copes with brisk, salt-tinged breezes and persistent rainfall. Its clustered, double flowers repeat freely from early summer, building into a long, colourful season rather than one short flush, while medium fragrance adds a gentle rosy perfume you notice as you pass. Being supplied as a young own-root plant in a practical 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily and makes reliable, durable growth over the years, with roots first, then shoots, then full display building by the third summer.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Coastal veranda in containers |
A compact, upright habit and dense foliage make this floribunda ideal for large tubs on a wind-sheltered coastal veranda, where its clustered burgundy blooms create a cosy screen without taking over the space; choose containers of at least 40–50 litres for stable, long-lived own-root plants, perfect for busy coastal-style beginners who want effortless evening colour for you. |
| Small front garden border |
The neat, medium-sized shrub fits comfortably into narrow front beds, giving structure without overshadowing paths or windows; its regular, remontant flowering means there is almost always colour at the gate, while own-root resilience supports a long planting life with minimal replacement, suiting homeowners who prefer tidy, low-fuss impact as you. |
| Mixed bed with perennials on clay soils |
An upright, well-branched frame and good foliage density allow it to anchor mixed borders alongside sea kale, Festuca and Heuchera, giving a strong maroon accent above improved clay soils where drainage has been boosted; the rose’s moderate disease resistance balances well with routine care expectations, ideal for hobby gardeners seeking reliable structure and colour like you. |
| Romantic “girly” seating corner |
The deep burgundy-red, velvety blooms and classic rosy fragrance lend a sophisticated but playful feel to a small seating nook, pairing beautifully with soft grasses and pale lavender for a feminine palette; its moderate height wraps a bench without dominating, perfect for creating an intimate, calming retreat for garden owners such as you. |
| Season-long colour in family garden beds |
With clustered, double flowers that repeat generously and a particularly abundant second flush, this rose keeps borders lively from early summer well into autumn; the consistent flower size and form help maintain a coherent look through the season, appealing to families who want dependable colour with little planning from gardeners like you. |
| Specimen rose in a feature pot |
Planted singly in a 50-litre or larger container, its upright habit and dense, glossy foliage frame the maroon blooms so they read clearly from a distance, turning one pot into a focal point; own-root vigour supports recovery from pruning and winter, suiting those who favour standout, long-lived potted plants such as you. |
| Sheltered, part-shade side return |
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it can brighten a side return or east-facing strip where sun is limited but winds can funnel; medium disease resistance remains acceptable with basic airflow and hygiene, providing a practical solution for overlooked spaces that still deserve scent and colour for householders like you. |
| Low, informal hedge along a path |
At around 80–110 cm high with dense foliage, KATIE'S ROSE® lines paths as a low hedge, guiding movement while letting light through; its branching makes a pleasing, soft outline that copes well with regular clipping and withstands brisk, salt-laced coastal gusts and showery spells, suiting pathway planners and family gardeners like you. |
Styling ideas
- Coastal-Tea Nook – group in large pots beside a bistro set, underplant with Festuca and sea kale for a windswept, shorelike feel – ideal for veranda owners seeking a seaside escape.
- Wine-Red Ribbon – plant as a low hedge along a path or drive, matching with Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ for a crisp green edge against the velvety burgundy – suited to tidy, structured front gardens.
- Feminine-Glow Bed – mix with pale pink perennials and dwarf Heuchera to soften its deep colour into a “girly” palette around a small seating area – perfect for romantic garden corners.
- Compact-Feature Pot – use one plant in a 50-litre container as a focal accent on a patio, allowing its upright form and glossy foliage to frame the rich blooms – great for small-space urban gardeners.
- Season-Long Border – intersperse in mixed beds at 50–90 cm spacing to stitch together colour through repeated flowering, linking roses with grasses and lavender – ideal for relaxed, low-maintenance family borders.
Technical cultivar profile
| Aspect | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose registered as HORrapture, marketed as KATIE'S ROSE® – maroon bedding floribunda rose - Horner; ARS exhibition name Katie’s Rose for show and enthusiast contexts. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Heather M. Horner in the United Kingdom, breeding year 2012; parentage data are unavailable; introduced to the market in 2013 via Bill LeGrice Roses for garden use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium, upright shrub reaching about 80–110 cm in height and 65–95 cm spread, carrying dense, glossy, medium-green foliage with moderate thorns, forming a bushy, well-filled garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Clusters of medium-sized, double cup-shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals; remontant habit with an abundant second flush ensures repeated flowering; flowers carried in trusses for strong visual effect. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep burgundy red overall, with ARS code DR and RHS 187A outer, 71A inner; colour lightens moderately from crimson burgundy to dark purplish-red as blooms age, retaining a rich, velvety character. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic rose fragrance of medium strength, clearly noticeable yet not overpowering; primarily ornamental bloom form with densely double petals, offering scent appeal more than nectar for wildlife visitors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small spherical hips produced, around 8–12 mm across, coloured red when ripe; ornamental interest is modest, with primary focus of the variety remaining on repeat flowering display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, responding well to standard preventive care regimes. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for borders, containers, specimen and mass plantings; medium maintenance needs, appreciates occasional plant protection; spacing 55–90 cm depending on use, tolerates partial shade in UK gardens. |
KATIE'S ROSE® offers compact structure, repeat burgundy flowering and classic scent in a durable own-root form that settles in for years of reliable colour, a thoughtful choice if you value long-lived beauty with modest care.
