Laguna, close-up of the flower
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Large-Flowered ClimberTim-Hermann Kordes; W. Kordes' SöhnePink

Laguna

ADR 2007 + Gold Geneva + Gold Glasgow; 5/5 scent (peak in the evening!) + 4.5/5 health; 5th Tim-Hermann Kordes variety in the catalogue.

Climbing Max / Arborose collection

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering, profuse

Awards

ADR 2007

+ Gold Medal Genève · Gold Medal Glasgow

Winter hardiness

−25 °C

USDA zone 5b–9b. 'exceptionally winter-hardy' (Kordes 5/5).

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Plant size

250 × 100 cm
person 170 cm250 cm
Habit
Large-Flowered Climber — a large climber with abundant flowering
Dimensions
250 × 100 cm
Support
Needs support — arches, pergolas, south-facing walls
Shoots
Sturdy, long — well suited to arches and pergolas
Branching
Good, from the base

Flower

≈ 7 cm

45–55 petals.

Bud shape
Round, saturated pink
Open flower
Full cupped, slightly quartered when fully open
Centre
Tightly packed, in the same pink tone
Fullness
Fully double, 45–55 petals
Flower carriage
In small clusters of 3–5 flowers

Fragrance

Very strong; lemon + lychee + geranium + patchouli

5/5 — one of the most complex fragrance bouquets at Kordes! Sweet, with notes of fresh lemon/lemongrass, fruity lychee, pink geranium, a hint of patchouli. Peak fragrance in the evening — plant near places for evening relaxation.

Disease resistance

4.5 out of 5

4.5/5 — ADR-certified 2007; one of the healthiest fragrant climbers in the world.

Sun

Full sun

Peak fragrance in the evening.

Thorns

Moderate
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Medium number, typical of Kordes climbers.

Foliage

Dark green, leathery, very healthy; Kordes Resistenzzucht programme.

Other names

Arborose® Laguna
All characteristics in a table
Group
Large-Flowered Climber
Breeder
Tim-Hermann Kordes; W. Kordes' Söhne, Germany
Bud shape
Round, saturated pink
Open flower
Full cupped, slightly quartered when fully open
Centre
Tightly packed, in the same pink tone
Colour
Deep saturated pink, even across the petal, without ombré; stable in the sun
Fullness
Fully double, 45–55 petals
Flower carriage
In small clusters of 3–5 flowers
Flowering
Repeat-flowering, profuse
Fragrance
5/5 — one of the most complex fragrance bouquets at Kordes! Sweet, with notes of fresh lemon/lemongrass, fruity lychee, pink geranium, a hint of patchouli. Peak fragrance in the evening — plant near places for evening relaxation
Hips
Not documented
Habit
Large-Flowered Climber — a large climber with abundant flowering
Branching
Good, from the base
Shoots
Sturdy, long — well suited to arches and pergolas
Thorns
Medium number, typical of Kordes climbers.
Dimensions
250 × 100 cm
Support
Needs support — arches, pergolas, south-facing walls
Foliage
Dark green, leathery, very healthy; Kordes Resistenzzucht programme
Resistance
4.5/5 — ADR-certified 2007; one of the healthiest fragrant climbers in the world
Variations of the variety
Code KORadigel; internal KO 94/2394-01; US PP 16,936; parentage (La Sevillana × Sympathie) × seedling; synonym Arborose® Laguna™ (USA); 5th Tim-Hermann Kordes variety in the catalogue

Colour scheme

Deep saturated pink, even across the petal, without ombré; stable in the sun

Rose neighbours

Lawiniadeep pinkJasminalilac-pinkKiss me KatepinkCrown Princess Margaretarich apricot · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Clematis 'Étoile Violette'violetLavenderlavenderLemon thymelime-greenLady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)violetLemon thyme

Rose neighbours

Classic climber family — a colourful arch of 4 varieties:

LawiniaJasminaKiss me KateCrown Princess Margareta

Companion perennials

⭐ 'Scent resonance' — lavender and lemon thyme enhance the lemon-fruity notes of Laguna:

clematis 'Étoile Violette'lavenderlemon thymelady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Availability worldwide

Flagship of Kordes' fragrant climbers of the 2000s:

🇩🇪 Germany: very high · official Kordes🇺🇸 USA: high · as Arborose Laguna🇪🇺 Europe: high · via Kordes dealers🇺🇦 Ukraine: moderate · via European nurseries

More about the variety

Hips
Not documented
Variations of the variety
Code KORadigel; internal KO 94/2394-01; US PP 16,936; parentage (La Sevillana × Sympathie) × seedling; synonym Arborose® Laguna™ (USA); 5th Tim-Hermann Kordes variety in the catalogue

How to grow

Where to plant. Near places for evening relaxation — terraces, patios, bedroom windows (peak fragrance in the evening!); arches, pergolas, south-facing walls; ideal as a duet with Lawinia — 'two pink climbers, Tantau + Kordes'.

Climate. Down to −25 °C — 'exceptionally winter-hardy' (Kordes); in Ukraine, no winter protection in most regions.

Care. Minimal — prune in summer (after the first flush); tie in horizontally for more flowers; needs almost no disease prevention (ADR-certificate).

About the name

Name. 'Laguna' — a sea lagoon; a marketing association with freshness and resorts. The name emphasises the fresh lemony-citrus character of the scent — like a 'breeze from the sea'.

Breeding. Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes' Söhne (Sparrieshoop, Germany); bred in 1994, market release in Germany 2004, in the USA 2008. Code KORadigel. Internal code KO 94/2394-01. US PP 16,936. Parentage: (La Sevillana × Sympathie) × unknown seedling. It belongs to the Climbing Max / Arborose collection — the flagship line of fragrant climbers from Kordes in the 2000s.

Significance. ADR 2007 (Germany) — the German benchmark for resistance and quality. Also: Gold Medal Geneva, Gold Medal Glasgow and other European trials. One of the most fragrant and healthiest modern climbers from Kordes — a rare combination of 5/5 fragrance + 4.5/5 health + ADR in one variety. The flagship of the Climbing Max collection. The 5th Tim-Hermann Kordes variety in our catalogue — alongside Florentina (2011), Kordes Jubilee (2012), Larissa (1998/2008), Landlust (2002/2015). Tim-Hermann is the 4th generation of the Kordes house (1887 – Wilhelm II – Reimer – Tim-Hermann). Do not confuse with the historic variety 'Laguna' (Tantau, a different year) — KORadigel is the official one.

Frequently asked questions about Laguna

Does Laguna need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −25 °C (USDA zone 5b–9b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. 'exceptionally winter-hardy' (Kordes 5/5).

How many times a season does Laguna flower?

Repeat-flowering, profuse.

How big does Laguna grow?

About 250 cm tall, about 100 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Laguna?

Overall resistance: 4.5 out of 5. 4.5 / 5; ADR-certified; 4.5/5 black spot; 4.5/5 powdery mildew; 4.5/5 rust.

How much sun does Laguna need?

Sun; full sun; peak fragrance in the evening.

What does Laguna smell like?

5/5 — one of the most complex fragrance bouquets at Kordes! Sweet, with notes of fresh lemon/lemongrass, fruity lychee, pink geranium, a hint of patchouli. Peak fragrance in the evening — plant near places for evening relaxation.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.