BELLEVUE ® – crimson-red hybrid tea rose – Kordes
Step outside after the rain and meet BELLEVUE, a velvety crimson hybrid tea rose that glows in soft Irish light and copes gracefully with blustery showers and cool summers, turning your small urban plot into a pocket of elegance. Large, high‑centred blooms in a deep, wine‑red palette open slowly, each lasting well in the garden and in the vase, while the bushy, upright habit and dark, glossy foliage keep things looking orderly rather than overgrown. A medium, fruity fragrance drifts along paths without overwhelming nearby seating areas, and the plant’s reliable health makes it an easy, low‑intervention choice for busy weeks. On its own roots, it builds strong foundations, regenerates well after pruning and offers a long lifespan with stable flowering year after year. Set it near a doorway or cottage-style border for everyday pleasure, and watch it move from first settling roots to generous shoots and, by the third year, its full, showpiece ornamental value.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose by the front door |
Planted as a single specimen by a path or doorstep, this upright, bushy hybrid tea creates a welcoming focal point with its deeply coloured, high‑centred blooms and tidy foliage, ideal for greeting guests and everyday homecomings – perfect for the busy homeowner. |
| Romantic cottage-garden bed |
In a mixed cottage-style border, its repeat-flowering habit and rich crimson-red tones weave easily among perennials, giving reliable summer-long colour without complex care, suiting relaxed planting around traditional or terraced Irish homes – ideal for the cottage-garden lover. |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
The long-stemmed, high‑centred blooms are bred for cutting, holding their shape and colour well in a vase, so you can harvest armfuls for the house without sacrificing garden display, adding value to even a small back garden – ideal for the home flower arranger. |
| Small city garden or terrace border |
With a compact, upright form and dense, glossy foliage, it fits neatly into narrow borders, bringing structure and luxury colour to confined spaces while remaining easy to manage around play areas and seating – a good choice for the urban gardener. |
| Low-maintenance family rose bed |
Good disease resistance and low day‑to‑day maintenance needs mean fewer sprays and interventions, even in damp Irish weather, supporting a relaxed, family-friendly planting where you can mostly enjoy the flowers rather than constant upkeep – suited to the time-poor beginner. |
| Own-root long-term planting |
As an own-root plant, it matures steadily into a durable shrub that comes back true after hard pruning, avoiding graft worries and giving a stable, long-lived feature that settles in over its first seasons into a dependable garden presence – reassuring for the long-term planner. |
| Partial-shade side garden |
Suitable for partial shade, it performs well where walls or neighbouring houses limit direct sun, still producing quality blooms and maintaining healthy foliage, making use of awkward side gardens and boundary strips – helpful for the space-conscious owner. |
| Statement container on patio or balcony |
In a generously sized pot of 40–50 litres with good drainage, this rose brings high-impact colour and fragrance to patios or balconies, while its upright habit keeps it manageable and elegant near seating or dining areas – ideal for the container enthusiast. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic – Underplant BELLEVUE with lavender and catmint for a soft, hazy base that sets off the dark crimson blooms – perfect for nostalgic cottage-garden dreamers.
- Front-Door Welcome – Flank a front step with BELLEVUE and low Spiraea japonica ‘Dart’s Red’ for a warm, coordinated entrance – ideal for house-proud terrace owners.
- Evening-Glass – Pair BELLEVUE with pale foxgloves and white veronica to let the velvety red flowers glow in low evening light – suited to after-work garden relaxers.
- Cutting-Strip – Line a sunny fence with BELLEVUE and Rudbeckia fulgida for a long-lasting cutting bed mixing rich reds and cheerful golds – great for home bouquet makers.
- Container-Theatre – Grow BELLEVUE in a large pot with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ at its feet, the airy blue clouds softening stems and drawing attention to each rose – ideal for patio entertainers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, collection Eleganza®, registered as KORvuebell, marketed as Bellevue ® Eleganza® and KORvuebell, also known for exhibition purposes as Gypsy Soul in ARS listings. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany by Tim-Hermann Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne), from an own seedling clone crossed with ‘KORpauvio’; breeding completed 2006, introduced and registered internationally in 2015. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, erect habit with dense, dark green glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; typical height 85–115 cm with a 70–90 cm spread, forming a bushy, well-clothed shrub when lightly shaped. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high-centred blooms with 40+ petals, classic exhibition hybrid tea form; large flowers 7–10 cm across, usually borne singly on stems, reblooming generously with a strong second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep crimson-red, ARS dr; RHS 186A outer and 186B inner; velvety buds near black, opening to brilliant burgundy-red with lilac flush, maturing to dark claret red with subtle violet edging and excellent colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible scent with a full, fruity character; noticeable along paths or near seating but not overpowering, adding a refined aromatic dimension to both garden display and cut stems indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually low because of very double flowers and routine deadheading; where formed, hips are red, ellipsoidal, around 8–12 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b); good heat tolerance with irrigation during prolonged drought; black spot and rust resistant, moderate against powdery mildew, supporting low-input cultivation. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, containers and cutting; spacing 55 cm for mass, 50 cm for hedges, 90 cm as specimen; square planting 3.2 plants/m²; prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular deadheading and mulching. |
BELLEVUE ® offers velvety crimson blooms for cutting, reliable repeat flowering and durable own-root growth, making it a refined, easy-care choice for Irish gardens worth considering for your next planting.
