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Hybrid TeaW. Kordes' SöhneRed

Liebeszauber

Dark red velvety Hybrid Tea with the ADR mark; large high-centred flower about 11 cm; strong classic fragrance; very high disease resistance.

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering, in waves throughout the season

Awards

ADR

ADR mark (year not confirmed) · fragrance award, The Hague 1994

Plant size

100–180 × 80 cm

Habit: Upright, spreading, strong-growing
Dimensions: 1–1.8 m × about 80 cm
Support: Not required — the bush holds itself up
Shoots: Sturdy, strong-growing; height 1–1.8 m with a width of about 80 cm
Branching: Good — the bush is spreading

Flower

≈ 11 cm

41+ petals.

Bud shape: Ovoid, dark red
Open flower: Large, high-centred flower about 11 cm across, in the classic Hybrid Tea form
Centre: High, tightly coiled — a typical high-centred form
Fullness: 41+ petals — very double flower
Flower carriage: Flowers mostly borne singly on the stem

Fragrance

Strong; rich classic rose scent

Strong — rich classic rose fragrance. Awarded a prize for fragrance at the Hague competition in 1994.

Disease resistance

5 out of 5

Very high (5/5), confirmed by the ADR mark.

Sun

Holds well

No data on fading; the deep crimson stays rich.

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

No exact data on prickles — the typical level for strong-growing Hybrid Teas is given.

Foliage

Dark green, leathery — a dense, decorative backdrop for the dark red flowers.

Other names

Love's Magic, City of Windsor, Crimson Spire

All characteristics in a table

Group: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: W. Kordes' Söhne, Germany
Bud shape: Ovoid, dark red
Open flower: Large, high-centred flower about 11 cm across, in the classic Hybrid Tea form
Centre: High, tightly coiled — a typical high-centred form
Colour: Dark red, a deep saturated crimson, velvety. No data on fading in the sun; in observation the variety keeps its colour rich
Fullness: 41+ petals — very double flower
Flower carriage: Flowers mostly borne singly on the stem
Flowering: Repeat-flowering, in waves throughout the season
Fragrance: Strong — rich classic rose fragrance. Awarded a prize for fragrance at the Hague competition in 1994
Hips: No data
Habit: Upright, spreading, strong-growing
Branching: Good — the bush is spreading
Shoots: Sturdy, strong-growing; height 1–1.8 m with a width of about 80 cm
Thorns: No exact data on prickles — the typical level for strong-growing Hybrid Teas is given.
Dimensions: 1–1.8 m × about 80 cm
Support: Not required — the bush holds itself up
Foliage: Dark green, leathery — a dense, decorative backdrop for the dark red flowers
Resistance: Very high (5/5), confirmed by the ADR mark
Variations of the variety: Breeding code KORmiach; synonyms Love's Magic, City of Windsor, Crimson Spire

Colour scheme

Dark red, a deep saturated crimson, velvety. No data on fading in the sun. In observation the variety keeps its colour rich

Rose neighbours

Papa Meillanddark burgundy

Mister Lincolnvelvety red

Barkarolevelvety dark red

Icebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Gypsophilawhite

Cinerariasilver foliage

Lisianthuswhite

Craspediagolden

Neighbouring roses

The classic family of deep-red, fragrant Hybrid Teas:

Papa Meilland Mister Lincoln Barkarole Iceberg

Companion perennials

Light and silvery companions highlight the deep crimson:

gypsophilacinerarialisianthuscraspedia

Availability worldwide

German Kordes breeding, widespread in Europe:

🇩🇪 Germany: high · W. Kordes' Söhne🇬🇧 UK: as 'City of Windsor'🇪🇺 EU: moderate · garden nurseries🇺🇦 Ukraine: to order

More about the variety

Hips: No data
Variations of the variety: Breeding code KORmiach; synonyms Love's Magic, City of Windsor, Crimson Spire

How to grow

Where to plant. A vigorous, upright, spreading Hybrid Tea 1–1.8 m tall; good as a specimen, in a group of dark red varieties, or at the back of a bed, where its large velvety flowers can be seen from afar. It needs no support. Sunny spot, fertile soil.

Climate. USDA 6b and warmer (about −20…−23 °C). In Ukraine, cover for winter, especially in the Forest-Steppe and further north.

Care. Very high disease resistance (ADR mark) makes this variety easy to grow. Repeat flowering in waves throughout the season — refreshing removal of spent blooms keeps new waves coming.

About the name

Name. «Liebeszauber» means «love's magic» or «love's spell» in German (Liebe — love, Zauber — magic). The English synonym Love's Magic conveys the same meaning.

Breeding. Raised at W. Kordes' Söhne (Germany), introduced in 1990/1991. Breeding code KORmiach. In different countries the variety was sold under different names: City of Windsor (UK) and Crimson Spire.

Significance. A dark red velvety Hybrid Tea with the ADR mark (year of award not confirmed) — the German award for overall garden value and very high disease resistance. Also awarded a prize for fragrance at the Hague competition in 1994. The combination of deep crimson, strong classic rose scent and reliable health places Liebeszauber alongside classic dark red Hybrid Teas such as Papa Meilland, Mister Lincoln, Deep Secret and Barkarole.

Frequently asked questions about Liebeszauber

How many times a season does Liebeszauber flower?

Repeat-flowering, in waves throughout the season.

How big does Liebeszauber grow?

100–180 cm tall, about 80 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Liebeszauber?

Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. Very high resistance; confirmed by the ADR mark.

How much sun does Liebeszauber need?

Holds well; no data on fading; the deep crimson stays rich.

What does Liebeszauber smell like?