ROSE DER EINHEIT® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose
Step outside for a few quiet minutes in the garden and let ROSE DER EINHEIT® surround you with cheerful colour: compact, reliable and easy enough for beginners who simply want dependable flowers rather than chores. This bushy floribunda forms neat, low shrubs that suit Irish cottage paths and Dublin front gardens, repeating its scarlet blooms from early summer onwards, even when days feel short and skies soft with rain, quietly thriving despite frequent showers and cool, changeable weather. Its glossy dark foliage and ADR-level disease resistance keep it smart-looking with minimal upkeep, while the light, elegant fragrance adds a gentle note when you pass by. Supplied on its own roots, it settles in steadily – first building roots, then strong shoots, and by the third year giving you its full, long-lived display with little more than simple pruning and regular watering.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style front border along a path |
The compact, bushy habit (around 60–85 cm high) creates a tidy, low hedge of scarlet blooms that frames paths without overwhelming a small Irish front garden, while strong disease resistance keeps foliage clean in damp summers for beginners. |
| Repeat-flowering colour strip in family garden |
Clusters of semi-double, medium-sized flowers open repeatedly, giving an abundant second flush so beds stay colourful for much of the season with very little intervention beyond watering, ideal for busy gardeners. |
| Low-maintenance rose bed on heavy clay soil |
Its robust health and ADR rating give confidence where fungal pressure and wet ground can be challenging; with simple attention to drainage and a light mulch it copes well with cool, rainy spells typical of Irish gardens for homeowners. |
| Own-root longevity planting near a terrace |
Being on its own roots, the plant offers long-term stability and easier regeneration after harsh winters or accidental damage, helping it to hold ornamental value year after year for relaxed gardeners. |
| Small flowering hedge dividing garden spaces |
Recommended spacings of 40–45 cm allow you to form a low, flowering partition that stays dense thanks to its naturally compact structure, needing only light annual pruning to keep it neat for families. |
| Feature rose in a large container |
In a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, its tidy size, shiny dark foliage and bright blooms make a long-season accent for a doorway or patio, with care limited mainly to watering for urban balconies. |
| Softly scented seating-area companion |
The light, elegant rose fragrance is noticeable up close without being overpowering, perfect beside a bench or small terrace where you pass frequently, offering a gentle sensory touch appreciated by fragrance-lovers. |
| Structured mass planting in a visible front garden |
Regular growth, clear height and spacing guidelines, and the dependable, uniform flowering make it easy to create organised, harmonious blocks of colour that look designed rather than random, suiting style-conscious neighbours. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon Border – weave ROSE DER EINHEIT® in a narrow strip with soft perennials like nepeta and hardy geraniums for an easy, storybook cottage look – perfect for relaxed front-garden owners.
- Scarlet-Focus Pot – plant one or three roses in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, underplant with trailing thyme or lobelia to soften the rim – ideal for busy city gardeners wanting impact by the door.
- Neat-Path Hedge – line both sides of a short path at 40 cm spacing, keeping plants to knee height for a clean, organised feel – suited to families who like tidy, low-maintenance structure.
- Green-and-Red Frame – combine with dark green shrubs such as dwarf yew or box and a few hydrangeas to highlight the scarlet blooms – good for homeowners seeking long-lived, dependable planting.
- Soft-Seating Corner – group three roses near a bench with airy grasses and lavender so light fragrance and colour surround the seating area – appealing to fragrance-loving, evening garden users.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
ROSE DER EINHEIT® bedding floribunda rose, registered as KORblohawa; floribunda group, exhibition as floribunda spray or shrub rose; also marketed as Kissing Ayoba in some show contexts. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes, from a seedling of ‘Planten un Blomen’ × ‘Happy Wanderer’; introduced in Germany in 2014 with wider national release from 2015 onwards. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds the ADR 2015 award, indicating independently tested performance with strong disease resistance, good garden habit, and reliable flowering without demanding intensive chemical plant-protection regimes. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderate prickles, and an overall height of about 60–85 cm and spread of 40–55 cm, forming neat, easily managed plants in beds or containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Bears clustered, semi-double, cup-shaped flowers about 4–7 cm wide with 13–25 petals; blooms repeatedly through the season, providing an abundant second flush following the initial main flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Scarlet red inner petals with silvery to pale cream reverses; ARS code RB, RHS 156C outer and 46B inner; colour softens slightly towards rosy pink as it ages, with moderate overall colour retention on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light yet noticeable fragrance with an elegant classic rose character, best appreciated at close range along paths or near seating; scented enough for enjoyment without dominating small outdoor spaces. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set tends to be low due to semi-double blooms; when present, small spherical hips around 6–9 mm across develop, coloured bright red and adding a modest decorative note in late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very good health with resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy approximately to −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4), suitable for exposed Irish garden locations. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions in borders, parks, urban plantings or large containers; low maintenance with occasional pruning and regular watering, using about 40–70 cm spacing depending on mass, hedge or specimen use. |
ROSE DER EINHEIT® brings compact scarlet colour, dependable health and gentle fragrance on a long-lived own-root framework; a thoughtful choice if you wish to enjoy reliable blooms with minimal upkeep.
