LANDLUST ® – yellow-pink bedding shrub rose - Kordes
Step outside to soft light and gentle colour with LANDLUST®, a modern shrub rose that brings a touch of romantic country cottage charm to Irish gardens while coping reliably with cool summers and frequent rain under Atlantic skies. Its cup-shaped blooms open in generous clusters, shifting from vivid salmon-orange and golden apricot tones to a peachy yellow-pink that feels instantly cheerful beside a front path or low garden hedge. As an own-root shrub, it settles in steadily, building a long-lived, bushy framework that regenerates well after pruning and keeps its ornamental value without demanding fussy care. Give it reasonable drainage in heavier clay soil, some mulch, and space to breathe, and you can look forward to a simple rhythm: roots getting established in the first year, stronger shoots and shape in the second, then full, abundant display by the third for relaxed, everyday contentment.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Low flowering hedge along a driveway or boundary |
Upright, bushy growth to 100–140 cm and dense mid-green foliage make LANDLUST® ideal for a semi-formal hedge that still feels soft and welcoming; regular spacing at 50 cm quickly joins into a colourful, season-long border for privacy-conscious homeowners. |
| Cottage-style mixed flowerbed in a family garden |
The warm yellow-pink clusters and changing apricot-peach tones blend beautifully with perennials and grasses, creating a relaxed, Irish cottage look with minimal effort for colour-focused beginners. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden or small urban plot |
Its compact spread of 65–95 cm and upright shrub habit suit narrow beds and tiny front gardens, where repeat flowering keeps the space welcoming without needing constant attention for time-poor city-dwellers. |
| Pollinator-friendly corner with mixed planting |
Semi-double, 7–10 cm blooms offer a moderately open centre for visiting insects, pairing well with airy grasses and herbs for a soft, nature-led area that still looks tidy for wildlife-minded gardeners. |
| Feature shrub near a seating area or patio |
Planted as a specimen at about 90 cm spacing, the generous clusters of colour and delicate classic-rose fragrance create a relaxed focal point you can enjoy on short garden strolls, ideal for contemplative owners. |
| Large container on a terrace or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its own-root toughness and upright habit give reliable flowering where soil is poor or paved over, bringing long-lived colour to renters and balcony-focused residents. |
| Family garden beds with heavier, moisture-retentive soil |
With careful planting into improved, free-draining ground, LANDLUST® copes well in typical Irish clay conditions, repeating its flowering even in showery summers with soft, green light for weather-aware buyers. |
| Long-term, easy-care shrub framework in a relaxed border |
As an own-root, modern shrub it gradually develops a resilient base that responds well to simple pruning and keeps flowering for many years, suiting those who want beauty without complicated regimes for practical gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – weave a row of LANDLUST® through a mixed border with foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a soft, storybook cottage feel – perfect for romantic front-garden dreamers.
- Golden-Hedge – clip lightly as a low hedge and underplant with lavender or catmint to echo its warm yellow-pink tones – suited to homeowners seeking structure with charm.
- Terrace-Jewel – plant one shrub in a 50 litre clay pot with trailing thyme or creeping campanula – ideal for balcony or patio owners wanting easy colour.
- Prairie-Drift – combine LANDLUST® with Stipa tenuissima and soft yarrow for a breezy, naturalistic drift that still looks neat – great for nature-inspired family gardens.
- Soft-Screen – use a staggered row near seating areas, backed by evergreen honeysuckle, to create a flowering privacy screen – appealing to those who value quiet outdoor corners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Modern shrub rose, registered as KORtuberlou, marketed as Landlust® Heckenzauber®. Part of the Heckenzauber® collection, classified as a yellow-pink bedding shrub rose for garden and landscape use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes for W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Golden Fairy Tale™’ × unknown seedling. Introduced and registered in 2015, with selection focused on garden performance and decorative impact. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated: Golden Rose Kortrijk and People’s Choice Monza 2013, Gold Medal Baden‑Baden and 1st Prize Lyon 2014, plus later honours including Monaco 2016 and Hradec Králové 2017. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 100–140 cm tall and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a full, leafy framework suitable for hedges or groups. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, 7–10 cm across, borne in clusters. Remontant habit with abundant first flush and a strong repeat, giving extended seasonal display with minimal deadheading. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers open vivid salmon-orange with golden yellow reverses, deep red buds, then fade through apricot-pink to peachy, creamy yellow; ARS YB, RHS 55C outer and 14B inner, maintaining interest at every stage. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate classic-rose fragrance, officially rated very weak, noticeable mainly at close range in still air; chosen more for its colour-changing display and garden effect than for strong perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces a moderate quantity of small, spherical red hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding subtle late-season interest and a gentle wildlife element if spent flowers are left uncut. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4). Disease profile: good black spot resistance, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust under pressure, requiring only occasional attention. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Use as specimen, hedge or in groups at 50–90 cm spacing, or in 40–50 litre containers. Suitable for partial shade; prefers well-drained, improved soil, regular watering in dry spells, and light annual pruning. |
LANDLUST ® – yellow-pink bedding shrub rose - Kordes offers long-season clusters of colour, manageable size and resilient own-root growth for years of easy enjoyment, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed Irish family gardens.
