BELLEVUE ® – crimson-red hybrid tea rose – Kordes
Step outside after the rain and meet BELLEVUE, a velvety crimson hybrid tea that brings a sense of balance to compact, rainwater-wise front gardens and small urban plots, even where heavy soils and exposure demand resilience against cool winds and persistent showers. Bred by Kordes for healthy, upright growth and a low-intervention routine, it settles quickly in typical family gardens, rewarding you with high-centred, exhibition-style blooms and a clearly perceptible, fruity fragrance from late spring into autumn. Its dense, glossy, dark green foliage frames each long-stemmed flower perfectly, ideal for cutting as well as for a smart, “girly” welcome outside a London terrace. As an own-root rose, it offers long-term stability and the ability to regenerate strongly from the base, supporting a truly extended lifespan. In a generous bed or a large 50-litre container, you can expect a reassuring, gradual development in which the first year focuses on roots, the second on stronger shoots, and the third on its full ornamental impact, completing a quietly sustainable garden statement.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal point |
The upright, hybrid tea form and deep crimson-red blooms create a clear focal point beside a front door or gate, giving structure without needing elaborate care routines; ideal for the time-pressed homeowner. |
| Cutting and vase use |
High-centred, long-stemmed flowers with 40+ petals and excellent colour retention are perfectly suited to cutting, providing reliable, garden-grown stems for the house with minimal specialist pruning for the aspiring florist. |
| Compact flower bed in family garden |
Moderate height, dense foliage and low maintenance demands suit a small mixed border, offering repeat flowering through the season without complicated spraying schedules for the casual gardener. |
| Rainwater-conscious urban planting |
Performs steadily where drainage is improved on heavier soils and copes with blustery, wet conditions, supporting rainwater-aware planting schemes that still feel indulgent for the sustainably minded city-dweller. |
| Large container on terrace or balcony |
An own-root plant in a 50–60 litre pot builds a stable framework over several years, coming back strongly after winter and suiting paved front gardens with limited soil access for the busy commuter. |
| Low-intervention rose display |
Modern breeding gives good resistance to black spot and rust, so routine deadheading and basic feeding are usually enough to keep plants effective, even where time or expertise is limited for the relaxed beginner. |
| Long-lived specimen planting |
Own-root growth avoids issues with graft failure, allowing the bush to thicken and rejuvenate from the base over the years, maintaining colour and shape for the long-term planning owner. |
| Partially shaded side garden |
Tolerant of partial shade, it still produces well-formed, scented crimson blooms in aspects where many roses flower poorly, making use of side returns and narrower boundaries for the space-conscious resident. |
Styling ideas
- Front-Door Welcome – Plant BELLEVUE as a pair in large clay pots by the step, underplanted with soft pink pelargoniums for a “girly”, boutique entrance – ideal for design-aware terrace homeowners.
- Crimson-Glow Border – Combine with soft grasses and Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ to let the deep red blooms float above a pale, shimmering base – for gardeners seeking subtle evening drama.
- Romantic Ribbon – Create a low, informal row along a front path, alternating BELLEVUE with white violas for a ribbon of scent and contrast – perfect for families wanting gentle structure, not rigid hedging.
- Balcony-Bouquet – Grow one plant in a 50–70 litre container with trailing ivy and dusky pink diascia to echo a florist’s bouquet in living form – suited to balcony gardeners who love cutting a few stems.
- Modern Cottage Mix – Weave BELLEVUE through drifts of Rudbeckia fulgida and lavender for a rich crimson, gold and mauve palette – appealing to those wanting wildlife interest with a classic rose feel.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Eleganza collection; registered as KORvuebell, traded as Bellevue ® Eleganza® KORvuebell and listed for exhibition in ARS schedules as Gypsy Soul. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (Germany) from an unknown own seedling clone × ‘KORpauvio’; selected in 2006 and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 2015 for garden and cutting use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant reaching about 85–115 cm tall and 70–90 cm across, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage and moderate thorns; spent blooms usually need deadheading to maintain a neat outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high-centred, pointed buds typical of exhibition hybrid teas; large flowers (around 7–10 cm) are mostly borne singly on strong stems, repeating well in successive flushes through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety crimson-red with purplish undertones; colour hardly fades, often deepening to claret with violet edging before senescence; ARS code dr, RHS 186A outer and 186B inner petal surfaces. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible perfume combining full, fruity rose notes; scent is noticeable both on the plant and when used for cutting, especially in still, warm conditions and sheltered garden corners. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only lightly due to very double blooms and regular deadheading; when present they are small, red, ellipsoidal hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discrete late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); good tolerance of summer heat and short dry spells; resistant to black spot and rust, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, specimen use, cutting and containers; plant roughly 55 cm apart in groups or 90 cm for solitary effect; prefers fertile, well-drained soil, regular deadheading and irrigation in extended drought. |
BELLEVUE ® offers richly scented crimson flowers, reliable repeat blooming and long-lived own-root strength, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a low-maintenance yet characterful garden feature.
