SCHÖNE VOM SEE® – apricot bedding floribunda rose
Let SCHÖNE VOM SEE® bring a sense of seaside calm to your garden with its softly apricot blooms and compact, bushy habit that fits effortlessly into small family plots and sheltered coastal verandas. Bred by Kordes for strong disease resistance, this floribunda rose shrugs off common problems and copes reliably even where winds shape the garden’s character and the soil demands careful drainage. Its floriferous clusters of double, cup‑shaped flowers repeat through the season, keeping the planting looking fresh without complicated routines, while the own‑root form supports a long, steady life with dependable regrowth after any setbacks. In its first year it quietly builds roots, in the second it produces more confident shoots, and by the third year it shows full ornamental presence that anchors mixed borders and pots alike. Ideal for low‑maintenance borders or statement containers of at least 40–50 litres, SCHÖNE VOM SEE® lends warm colour and a relaxed, coastal mood to everyday outdoor living.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Compact coastal veranda in large containers |
The naturally bushy habit and modest height make this rose easy to manage in big pots of 40–50 litres, where roots have enough room to anchor and drain well in breezy, exposed spots, appealing to coastal veranda owners. |
| Small family front garden border |
Its dense foliage and repeat-flowering clusters create a tidy, welcoming edge that looks cared-for with little effort, ideal beside paths or drives where children pass daily, reassuring for busy family gardeners. |
| Low-maintenance mixed bed with perennials |
Reliable disease resistance and a steady, rounded framework mean it slots easily among grasses and perennials without demanding spraying or specialist care, attractive for time-poor hobby gardeners. |
| Decorative hedge or boundary line |
Planted at hedge spacing, its bushy growth knits into a soft, flowering barrier that visually defines spaces yet remains low enough for light and views, helpful for informal boundary planners. |
| Coastal-style shingle planting with sea-themed companions |
The warm apricot tones contrast beautifully with silver foliage and blue grasses, while well-prepared, free-draining soil supports stable growth in exposed conditions shaped by wind and careful drainage, inspiring for coastal-style enthusiasts. |
| Long-season feature near a seating area |
Remontant flowering ensures repeated waves of blooms through the season, so the planting remains attractive from spring into autumn without replanting, particularly rewarding for patio and terrace users. |
| Resilient planting for colder UK regions |
Hardiness down to around -26 °C (RHS H7) offers reassurance in cooler or more exposed gardens, reducing winter losses and helping borders mature gracefully, important for cold-climate homeowners. |
| Long-lived rose for settled family gardens |
The own-root plant builds quietly at first then gains volume, supporting gradual structural growth and easier recovery from damage, well suited to those planning their space over several years, appreciated by long-term garden planners. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle Charm – combine with sea kale and blue Festuca in a free-draining shingle bed to echo the seaside while its compact, bushy frame provides structure – ideal for coastal-style lovers.
- Veranda Duo – plant in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme and soft grasses for an easy-care, wind-tolerant display beside outdoor seating – perfect for balcony and veranda owners.
- Pastel Border – weave among pale Lavandula and soft pink perennials to extend the flowering season and keep a tidy, low hedge along paths – suited to small family front gardens.
- Storybook Hedge – line a boundary with evenly spaced plants to form a romantic, flowering backdrop that needs little more than seasonal trimming – attractive for informal hedge planners.
- Low-Maintenance Mix – pair with hardy shrubs and long-flowering perennials in a mixed bed where its disease resistance and repeat blooms underpin effortless colour – ideal for busy beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Schöne vom See® (registered as KORbylosang), a floribunda bed rose in the MärchenRosen® collection; approved ARS exhibition name Schöne vom See®, commercial type apricot bedding floribunda. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from seedling × seedling; breeding completed in 2001, registered 2014, with EU PBR 2013/2230 and US plant patent submission PP27104. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated floribunda with Baden-Baden Goldene Rose grand prize and gold medal (2012), silver medals at Kortrijk/Courtrai (2012, 2015), plus awards in Rome and Buenos Aires, including a Children’s Choice prize. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 65–90 cm in height and 45–65 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; designed for borders, beds, and small-scale hedging in family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Cluster-flowering floribunda with large, cup-shaped double blooms, typically 26–39 petals; produces plentiful first and second flushes, giving a remontant display ideal for long-season ornamental use in gardens and landscapes. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm peach-orange flowers with golden sheen (RHS 24A outer, 22A inner) that soften to salmon-pink and pastel tones with creamy drying edges as they age, creating multi-tonal clusters from bud through full bloom to fade. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so the rose is chosen mainly for visual impact and garden structure rather than scent; suits locations where strong perfume is not required or might conflict with other plant aromas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to its double blooms, hip set is usually limited; where formed, hips are small, spherical and orange-red, around 7–11 mm in diameter, adding a discreet seasonal detail rather than a dominant autumn feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Shows strong resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), making it reliable across much of the UK and cooler European regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low maintenance rose needing minimal intervention; plant at 35–60 cm spacing depending on hedge or specimen use, at 6.7–7.8 plants/m² for mass plantings, in well-prepared, drained soil with regular watering in dry spells. |
SCHÖNE VOM SEE® offers compact, floriferous colour, excellent disease resistance and dependable own-root longevity in borders or large containers, making it a thoughtful addition to relaxed coastal or family gardens you plan to enjoy for years.
