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Floribunda (Beetrose)Tim Hermann Kordes, 2013Apricot and orange

Schöne vom See

Apricot-orange pompon rosettes that fade to salmon-pink; 'Golden Rose of Baden-Baden 2012'.

Fairy Tale / MärchenRosen collection

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Repeat-flowering nonstop, from May to the first hard frosts; it flowers even without deadheading. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

Baden-Baden 2012

Golden Rose · silver at Kortrijk 2014 (Belgium)

Winter hardiness

−26 °C

USDA zone 5b. All of Ukraine; in the north, with light winter protection. All of Ukraine · in the north with light winter cover.

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Plant size

80 × 50 cm

Habit: Upright, bushy, compact, very even
Dimensions: Around 80 cm tall × 50 cm wide (sources give 60–90 × 40–65)
Support: Not needed; a compact bedding rose
Shoots: Sturdy
Branching: Good, with strong regrowth

Flower

7–8 cm

Bud shape: Long, pointed, egg-shaped
Open flower: Cupped, ruffled, densely filled pompon rosette ('like an old garden rose'); diameter 7–8 cm
Centre: Filled; no stamens visible
Fullness: Abundantly double (around 26–40 petals)
Flower carriage: In flower clusters (sprays, typical of a floribunda)

Fragrance

Barely noticeable; occasionally a light fruity note

Barely noticeable; occasionally a light, fruity, sweetish note.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Black spotmoderatePowdery mildewmoderateRustmoderate

Good overall; moderate against black spot and powdery mildew, good against rust.

Sun

Sun / partial shade

Tolerates light partial shade.

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Moderately thorny.

Foliage

Glossy, medium dark green, leathery, 5 leaflets; healthy until late autumn.

Other names

Breeder's code KORbylosang.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Floribunda (Beetrose)
Breeder: Tim Hermann Kordes, Germany, 2013
Bud shape: Long, pointed, egg-shaped
Open flower: Cupped, ruffled, densely filled pompon rosette ('like an old garden rose'); diameter 7–8 cm
Centre: Filled; no stamens visible
Colour: Apricot-orange blend with a golden sheen; fades to salmon-pink, then to light cream-pink
Fullness: Abundantly double (around 26–40 petals)
Flower carriage: In flower clusters (sprays, typical of a floribunda)
Flowering: Repeat-flowering nonstop, from May to the first hard frosts; it flowers even without deadheading
Fragrance: Barely noticeable; occasionally a light, fruity, sweetish note
Hips: Does not set hips: self-cleaning
Habit: Upright, bushy, compact, very even
Branching: Good, with strong regrowth
Shoots: Sturdy
Thorns: Moderately thorny.
Dimensions: Around 80 cm tall × 50 cm wide (sources give 60–90 × 40–65)
Support: Not needed; a compact bedding rose
Foliage: Glossy, medium dark green, leathery, 5 leaflets; healthy until late autumn
Resistance: Good overall; moderate against black spot and powdery mildew, good against rust
Variations of the variety: No separate sports have been recorded

Colour scheme

Apricot-orange blend with a golden sheen; fades to salmon-pink, then to light cream-pink

Rose neighbours

Lady of Shalottwarm apricot

Boscobelcoral-salmon

Crown Princess Margaretadeep apricot

Blue for Yousmoky purple · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmint (Nepeta)blue

Sage 'Caradonna'purple

Perovskialavender haze

Veronicablue-violet

Neighbouring roses

Apricot, salmon and coral varieties keep the same warm, soft mood around Schöne vom See.

Lady of Shalott Boscobel Crown Princess Margareta Blue for You

Perennial companions

Blue-violet flowers give clean contrast to the warm apricot-orange:

catmint (Nepeta)sage 'Caradonna'Perovskiaveronica

Contrasting accents

Blue spikes and a sheer “haze” add depth to the warm palette:

DelphiniumNepeta Six Hills GiantPerovskia

More about the variety

Hips: Does not set hips: self-cleaning
Variations of the variety: No separate sports have been recorded

How to grow

Where to plant. In a bed, a border, at the front of a mixed border, in a low hedge; because the bush is very even, it looks good in mass and formal plantings.

Climate. All of Ukraine; in the north, with light winter protection (USDA zone 5b). One of the most winter-hardy in its group.

Care. Full sun or light partial shade, fertile soil; healthy foliage makes care easier, and moderate prevention is needed in wet weather.

About the name

Name. 'Schöne vom See' = 'Beauty from the Lake'; 'the lake' is the Ammersee in Bavaria.

Breeding. Bred by Tim Hermann Kordes for W. Kordes' Söhne (Germany) in 2001, presented in 2013. Patent code KORbylosang (synonym Lakeside Beauty). Parent forms not disclosed.

Significance. Named for the 100th anniversary of the Baumschule Verlein nursery on the Ammersee; part of Kordes's well-known fairy-tale collection (Fairy Tale / MärchenRosen). In 2012 it won the Golden Rose of Baden-Baden.

Frequently asked questions about Schöne vom See

Does Schöne vom See need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −26 °C (USDA zone 5b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. All of Ukraine; in the north, with light winter protection.

How many times a season does Schöne vom See flower?

Repeat-flowering nonstop, from May to the first hard frosts; it flowers even without deadheading.

How big does Schöne vom See grow?

About 80 cm tall, about 50 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Schöne vom See?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. 3–4 / 5; good: moderate against black spot and powdery mildew, good against rust.

How much sun does Schöne vom See need?

Sun / partial shade; tolerates light partial shade.

What does Schöne vom See smell like?