Rosa x floribunda PATIO ROSE Xenia - Floribunda Rose

The Bush 'Xenia' from the Patio Rose collection is a variety of the German rose breeder Kordes awarded many times*, as it possesses ornamental qualities. With a flowering as generous as it is brightly coloured, it has a wide habit, semi-trailing, which perfectly showcases its garlands of very pink flowers with a subtle fragrance. This bush is adorned with beautiful dark green foliage that is resistant to diseases. Its resplendent flowering renews itself from May until the frosts, without losing its brilliance in the sun.  It works wonders as groundcover, in a border, or in a pot on the balcony. 

The Rosa x floribunda 'Xenia' was introduced to the market by the rose breeder Kordes Rosen in 2020. This pretty creation is part of a series of roses, the 'Patio Rose' selected in partnership with 'Globe Planter' for their floribundity and excellent adaptation to pot culture. Xenia is characterised by a spread-out, bushy, well-branched habit. This bush reaches about 50-60 cm (20-24in) in height and 70-80 cm (28-32in) in spread. Its thorny stems bear dark green leaves, divided into 5 finely toothed leaflets on the edges, glossy, very resistant to diseases. The young shoots are coppery to purplish. Its flowering is early and long-lasting, it tirelessly renews itself from May to October if the soil remains moist. The flowers are semi-double cups with 15 to 20 petals, 4 to 5 cm (2in) in diameter,  gathered in terminal clusters of 15 to 20 units. Their colour is a deep pink. The deciduous foliage falls in autumn.

*Awards :

•  Gold Medal Geneva 1992
•  Gold Medal Baden Baden 1992
•  Silver Medal Monza 1992
•  Top rose Netherlands 1997
•  Bronze Medal Adelaide 2000
•  Top variety Glasgow 2003

Floribunda roses allow for the creation of beautiful small hedges, planted in a mix at the edge of the patio, along a pathway or in small shrub borders. Combine them with dwarf abelias, Mexican oranges, or bluebeards for example. They are good companions for phlox and perennial geraniums. This 'Xenia' Patio Rose will be highlighted when planted in groups of three, forming an extremely bright bush. For example, it can be surrounded by catmints and perennial salvias with blue, violet, pink, mauve, or white flowers. It can also be combined with groundcover roses, baby's breath, or lavenders. Very hardy, it requires little maintenance and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It will delight all gardeners, beginners or experienced.