FEURIO ® – orange-pink bedding floribunda rose - Pröll
Step outside for a moment of cheerful calm and you will see FEURIO ® glowing like a small garden bonfire, its orange-pink blooms adding gentle drama even in soft Irish light where breezes carry a hint of rainfall and damp. This compact floribunda offers naturally good disease resistance, so you spend more time enjoying and less time spraying, while its reliable remontant flowering pattern keeps borders lively from early summer well into autumn. On its own roots, it establishes steadily for long-term longevity, building a robust framework that copes well with family-garden life. Think of its development as roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact by year three. Planted in well-drained soil, it responds with dense, glossy foliage and clusters of medium-sized flowers ideal for informal cottage borders and small Dublin front gardens.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Sunny Irish cottage-style border |
The upright, bushy habit and moderate height make it easy to weave FEURIO ® into mixed cottage-style borders without overwhelming nearby perennials; repeat clusters of medium blooms keep the display lively between showers, suiting those seeking colourful structure with little fuss for the family-gardener |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden |
Its compact footprint fits comfortably into the narrow beds and small forecourts typical of city terraces, while dense, glossy leaves and vivid orange-pink flowers give a cared-for look from the pavement with only occasional deadheading needed, appealing to the busy-homeowner |
| Feature rose in a small lawn island bed |
As a solitary specimen spaced around 65 cm, the upright shape and uniform colour create a clear focal point you can walk around and enjoy from all sides, turning even a modest patch of grass into a cheerful viewing spot under changeable skies for the design-conscious |
| Mixed flowerbed with perennials on clay soil |
Once established in improved, free-draining clay, the own-root structure builds steadily and copes well with typical garden conditions; stable growth and good disease resistance reduce replanting, ideal for gardeners wanting lasting value rather than seasonal bedding for the practical-planner |
| Low informal hedge along a path |
Planted at 35–40 cm intervals, its bushy habit and self-cleaning tendencies help form a loose, colourful edging that softens hard lines; in a climate of frequent wet spells and mild summers, regular second flushes keep the path welcoming for the pathway-lover |
| Cut-flower corner near the back door |
The medium, double blooms on well-held stems work nicely for casual indoor bunches, and remontant flowering gives several opportunities to cut without stripping the plant; own-root resilience encourages long-term harvesting from the same clump, suiting the home-arranger |
| Large container on a sheltered patio |
In a generous 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, FEURIO ® offers an easy-care colour accent close to seating, while its compact, upright growth and restrained fragrance suit small patios where space and scent must be balanced for comfort for the balcony-dweller |
| Paired with low, soft-textured groundcovers |
Combining FEURIO ® with plants like lady’s mantle or smooth rupturewort helps retain moisture, improve soil structure and frame its fiery blooms; this complements a lifestyle that welcomes gentle Atlantic breezes and regular showers without high-effort maintenance for the nature-lover |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Glow – Plant FEURIO ® among lady’s mantle and lavender for a relaxed Irish cottage look, where soft greens and haze-like froth offset its fiery blooms – ideal for romantic-border enthusiasts
- Front-Step – Flank a terraced-house path with a short row of FEURIO ®, underplanted with low bugle to knit the soil and frame the route – perfect for urban owners wanting quick kerb appeal
- Sunset-Island – Create a small circular bed in lawn with one or three FEURIO ® and a ring of smooth rupturewort, giving a glowing “sunset” disc visible from the kitchen window – suited to small-garden experimenters
- Patio-Fire – Grow a single plant in a 45 litre terracotta pot with free-draining compost and light gravel mulch, bringing colour and mild fragrance right to your seating area – appealing to container-focused gardeners
- Border-Rhythm – Repeat FEURIO ® every few metres through a mixed border to create colour “beats”, linking herbaceous drifts and evergreens into a coherent, easy-reading design – helpful for structure-seeking planners
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Floribunda rose, registered as KORaplicam, marketed as FEURIO ® Eleganza®. Belongs to the Eleganza® collection and classified as an orange-pink bedding and flowerbed rose for garden and cut use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Thomas Pröll for W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany, from unknown parentage. Breeding completed in 2006, registered in 2016 and introduced commercially in 2018 through W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR (2016) status, plus major European trial honours: Kortrijk Golden Rose 2015 and 2017, Le Roeulx Silver Medal 2016, and Baden-Baden International Rose Competition second prize 2017. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong, upright, bushy shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a well-branched framework suited to borders or specimen use. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, usually produced in clusters. Remontant flowering habit providing an abundant second flush of blooms over the season with moderate self-cleaning. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vibrant orange-red with pink tones; RHS 34B outer, 34A inner. Buds deep orange-red, opening with red edges on lighter orange, then softening towards pink as flowers age, maintaining very good colour retention in strong summer light. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained scent with a refreshing, lively character noticeable at close range but not overpowering on patios or near paths. Primarily grown for visual impact rather than as a strongly scented variety for cutting. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips usually sparse because of double, high-centred blooms and routine deadheading, though occasional small hips around 9–14 mm across may appear after flowers are left to fade and set fruit later in the season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Displays good resistance to major rose diseases including powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3), with moderate tolerance of heat and drought when watered. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy clay with organic matter and grit. Space 40 cm for mass planting, 35 cm for hedging or 65 cm as a specimen; water regularly in dry spells and deadhead for best repeat flowering. |
FEURIO ® rewards you with vivid repeat flowering, dependable disease resistance and long-term stability from its own-root form, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a bright, enduring rose with relatively little complication.
