PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® – red bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Bring a touch of seaside freshness to a small family garden or coastal veranda with PLANTEN UN BLOMEN®, a compact floribunda that thrives where summers are breezy and the soil needs good drainage and careful watering management. Its neat, upright habit keeps beds and large containers looking orderly, while clusters of brick-red blooms with creamy petal reverses create an ever-changing tapestry of colour from early summer well into autumn. Bred by Kordes for stamina and health, this own-root shrub settles in reliably: first building roots, then stronger shoots, and by the third year giving you its full, long-lived ornamental value with minimal fuss.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda in large containers |
Its compact, upright structure suits 40–50 litre pots on windy Cornish or Devon balconies, where sturdy growth and dense foliage give a sense of shelter without overwhelming the space, ideal for the relaxed coastal-style beginner. |
| Front-of-border flower bed |
The moderate height and brick-red, semi-double clusters create a tidy, low hedge effect along paths or lawns, framing family garden areas while remaining easy to prune and deadhead for those who prefer straightforward seasonal care homeowners. |
| Small shingle or gravel garden |
Works well in free-draining shingle where reflective heat would tire fussier plants; regular but moderate watering keeps it flowering steadily, giving structure and colour in compact spaces for time-pressed coastal-style gardeners. |
| Mass planting for a colourful drift |
At the recommended spacing, grouped plants form a continuous red carpet with creamy highlights, ideal for an easy-care statement that needs only periodic maintenance, suiting those who prefer impact without intricate planting plans families. |
| Low, informal flowering hedge |
Planted at hedge spacing, its upright habit and dense foliage create a soft, flowery screen that defines play areas or patios, remaining manageable in height and width for anyone wanting gentle enclosure rather than hard fencing urbanites. |
| Mixed coastal-style bed with perennials |
Combines attractively with sea kale, Festuca grasses or Lavandula, the red and cream blooms contrasting against silver foliage and blue tones, offering a relaxed, “back-from-the-beach” look that still feels considered for style-conscious owners. |
| Partially shaded patio corner |
Tolerates partial shade, so it continues to flower reliably on verandas or small courtyards that only receive sun for part of the day, extending options where space is limited yet a bright, uplifting focal point is desired by busy beginners. |
| Long-season family seating area |
The strong remontant habit ensures repeat waves of bloom around seating or tea areas, giving months of interest from one planting while the own-root form supports long-term resilience and regeneration for low-intervention garden-loving couples. |
Styling ideas
- Harbour-Veranda Nook – Position one rose in a 50 litre tub with pale gravel mulch, a folding bistro set and a view of the sky to echo a small harbour terrace – for coastal veranda owners.
- Red-and-Silver Drift – Mass-plant along a shingle path with sea kale and blue Festuca to create a low, wind-brushed ribbon of colour – for coastal-style enthusiasts.
- Tea Corner Border – Line a sunny seating area with three shrubs underplanted with Aubrieta and dwarf asters for a long-flowering tea-time frame – for relaxed family gardeners.
- Compact Courtyard Screen – Use a short staggered row beside a bench, spacing for airflow, to form a soft green-and-red privacy veil – for urban homeowners.
- Container Trio Display – Arrange three large pots with PLANTEN UN BLOMEN®, lavender and a small grass, repeating the grouping along a veranda – for low-maintenance beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose; registered as KORplunblo, marketed as PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® Kordes‘ Klima-Rosen®. ARS exhibition name Planten un Blomen; group: shrub rose / exhibition floribunda. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, breeding year 1999, introduced 2008. Parentage undisclosed; part of the Kordes‘ Klima-Rosen® collection selected for robust garden performance. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holder of the ADR Award 2009, plus major trial honours: Golden Rose of The Hague 2010, silver medals at Kortrijk 2010 and Baden bei Wien 2009, and Trial Ground Certificate St Albans 2009. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub reaching about 70–95 cm in height with 40–60 cm spread. Dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; weak self-cleaning, so benefits from regular deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters on floribunda-style trusses, typically 17–25 petals per bloom. Medium-sized flowers, approximately 4–7 cm across, strongly remontant with abundant second flush through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright red overall tone with creamy-white petal reverses; ARS rb, RHS 46A and 155D. Buds deep orange-red, opening fiery red, later showing an orange-rosy edge and only moderate fading in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable scent; selected primarily for colour effect and garden performance rather than perfume. Semi-double blooms provide limited pollen access and are only modestly attractive to pollinating insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small ovoid hips, about 6–10 mm in diameter, red when ripe. Typically incidental to display and easily removed during routine deadheading if a tidier appearance is preferred. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4). Good heat tolerance with moderate watering needs; moderate resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, good rust resistance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, low hedges, containers and park plantings. Plant at 40–70 cm depending on use, in well-drained soil with regular feeding and deadheading; partial shade tolerated without major loss of flowering. |
PLANTEN UN BLOMEN® offers compact structure, long-season repeat flowering and enduring, own-root resilience for family gardens and coastal verandas; a considered choice if you value reliable colour with modest ongoing care.
