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Rosa x floribunda Novalis - Floribunda Rose

Rosa x floribunda Novalis® Korfriedhar
Floribunda Rose

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Received last summer in apparently good condition, with a few buds. Small flowers appeared, then it fell ill almost immediately, with holes in the leaves and pests on the undersides. I removed some leaves and applied water mixed with black soap to sanitise it. I planted it elsewhere as it was in a container and I didn't want any potential pests to return and attack it. Since being planted in a flowerbed, it no longer has any buds and doesn't seem to be recovering well... I'm disappointed, I hope it will bounce back as it's described as a disease-resistant variety.

Anne-Sophie , 29/01/2026

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Flowering from June to October, this bush from the Fairy series by Kordes is covered in clusters of well-doubled roses, measuring 10 cm (4in), in shades of mauve. It is a delightful and fragrant floribunda. This grand romantic is also a highly disease-resistant rose, which received the A.D.R label in 2013.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The 'Novalis' Rose is one of the most disease-resistant purple-flowered roses, and the first in this colour range to have obtained the highly demanding German label A.D.R. In bloom from June to October, this bush from the Fairy series by Kordes is covered with clusters of fragrant roses, with round and full cups, pleasantly disheveled, in shades of mauve. This variety that lacks nothing is a charming asset for flower beds and romantic terraces! It performs well in partially shaded areas of the garden.

The Rosa x floribunda 'Novalis', sometimes marketed as 'Poseidon', is a Kordes creation dating back to 2010. It forms a neat bush 80 cm (32in) in height, 50-60 cm (20-24in) in width, with sturdy stems, covered with dark green foliage, finely toothed at the edges, slightly shiny, resistant to diseases. Its branches are thorny. Its flowering is long, lasting 5 to 6 months, in bloom from June to October. This bush renews in successive waves throughout the summer, its double roses measuring 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, gathered in terminal clusters. The tightly closed pinkish-purple buds open into turbinate flowers, then give rise to roses with a rather unique appearance, with slightly serrated petals at the edges. The colour of the flowers is very stable, in a beautiful combination of pale lilac and soft mauve. These colours are best highlighted in partial shade. The fragrance of the flowers, reminiscent of tea roses, is of medium intensity.

Floribunda roses allow for the creation of beautiful small hedges, planted mixed along the edge of the terrace or in small shrub beds. Combine them with abelias, nandinas, or caryopteris for example. They are good companions for paniculate phlox and tall baby's breath. The sublime flowering of 'Novalis' complements that of English or purple roses, giving it a healthy appearance. This very hardy rose that requires little maintenance will thrive in full sun or partial shade, accompanied by a procession of romantic perennials such as foxgloves, baby's breath, paniculate phlox, and catmints. It will delight all gardeners, beginners or experienced.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour mauve,
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 9 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Light scent of tea rose.
Repeat-flowering Blooms several times a year

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green,

Botanical data

Genus

Rosa

Species

x floribunda

Cultivar

Novalis® Korfriedhar

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Floribunda Rose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Rootstock

Rosa canina Laxa (Wrapped bare root, 4L/5L pot)

Product reference • 855102

Planting and care

Plant this floribunda rose from November to March, in ordinary, well-loosened and free-draining soil. Roses prefer clayey soils, rather heavy than light. In soil that is too sandy, too compact or too dry in summer, it is preferable to bury compost, decomposed manure or leaf-mould at the bottom of the planting hole. However, this rose dreads waterlogged soils in winter. Place it in a sunny position, at most in partial shade. Roses are greedy plants, a specific rose fertiliser application will be beneficial when the foliage emerges, then regularly during the entire flowering period. 

To encourage re-blooming, regularly remove faded flowers. Floribunda rose varieties are more vigorous and floriferous than large-flowered rose varieties. Therefore, the stems should be pruned to about a quarter of their length (4 to 6 buds from the base of the stem) at the end of winter. Always prune above an outward-facing bud, so that the bush thickens and the branches do not become tangled in the centre of the shrub.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Preferred climate All
Hardiness Hardy down to -23.5°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the stems to about a quarter of their length (at 4 to 6 buds from the base of the stem) at the end of winter. Always prune above a bud directed outward so that the bush thickens and the branches do not become tangled in the centre of the canopy.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

Planting & care advice

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