About
Rosa Firebird ('Kortragoso'PBR) is a named garden rose in the genus Rosa (family Rosaceae). It is offered as a cultivated variety intended for ornamental planting and seasonal flowering. Flowering runs from June to September, providing an extended summer display. Plants are supplied under the cultivar name for use in mixed rose beds, borders or containers.
About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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In the garden
Rosa Firebird ('Kortragoso'PBR) is a named cultivar of Rosa within the Rosaceae family and is sold for garden use under its cultivar name. As a marketed rose, expectations centre on repeat summer flowering and use in ornamental schemes rather than wild planting. Place roses where they receive the most sun available and in soil with good drainage; heavy, waterlogged sites reduce vigour. Work organic matter into the planting hole at installation and apply a mulch layer to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water thoroughly at the root zone during establishment and in dry spells rather than wetting foliage. Prune roses in late winter to remove dead or crossing wood and to open the centre for air movement. Light deadheading during the flowering season encourages further blooms; a feed of a balanced rose fertiliser in spring supports repeat flowering. Monitor for common rose pests and diseases and treat promptly if symptoms appear to maintain healthy growth. Rosa Firebird ('Kortragoso'PBR) suits dedicated rose beds, larger mixed borders and suitably sized containers where a sustained summer display is wanted. Expect its flowering period to run from June to September, making it a summer-long contributor to the rose collection.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
