Rosa Ruby Kiss - Hybrid Tea Rose

Ruby Kiss® rose produces large, very double blooms in a rich ruby red. They open into deep cups filled with tightly packed petals, reminiscent of old-fashioned roses. The flowers exude a light fragrance. Carried on straight, sturdy stems, they shine in the garden and are perfect for making bouquets. Repeat flowering and with remarkably healthy foliage, this rose with a narrow habit fits easily into a rose bed or a bed of tall perennials.

Ruby Kiss® belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a shrub resulting from complex horticultural crosses, like other modern large-flowered roses. Its foliage is deciduous in most regions, but may persist partly during mild winters. This variety was bred in Germany by W. Kordes’ Söhne and marketed in 2023 under the cultivar name 'KORpucobel'. It belongs to the Eleganza Antique® collection, which brings together hybrid teas with very double flowers reminiscent of old-fashioned roses. In horticultural classification, Ruby Kiss® belongs among the large-flowered bush roses. The bush develops firm, straight, well-branched branches. Its growth remains narrow, reaching approximately 1 m in height and 50 cm in spread at maturity. In spring, new shoots emerge from the base and the main branches, then become woody over the course of the season. They bear dense foliage made up of dark green leaflets with a glossy surface. Its good health is one of Ruby Kiss®'s important qualities. It shows notably low susceptibility to black spot and powdery mildew, two common diseases among hybrid teas. From June to October, flowering is renewed in waves; however, it fades during very hot, dry periods. The flowers measure 8 to 10 cm in diameter. Very double, they open into deep cups, revealing a tightly packed arrangement of dark ruby-red petals with a slight wine-red hue. Once well rooted, this rose tolerates temperatures below –15 °C, provided it is planted in soil that does not retain excessive water in winter.

Place this bush in a sunny bed, along a path or among flowers grown for bouquets. Its narrow habit allows it to be planted in groups of three, spaced 45 to 50 cm apart, to form a fuller group. Pair it with roses 'Annapurna', pure white, and 'Burgundy Ice', in purple shaded with violet, as well as tree mallow 'Barnsley Baby', Nepeta 'Junior Walker' and the small Alchemilla erythropoda. White, pale pink, purple, lavender blue and chartreuse green highlight the rich red of Ruby Kiss®'s beautiful roses.