Sebastian Kneipp (Rose)

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Sebastian Kneipp
Synonyms Amoretto, Fragrant Memories, KORpastato
'Sebastian Kneipp' flower in the Uetersen Rosarium

'Sebastian Kneipp' flower in the Uetersen Rosarium

group Hybrid tea
origin Germany
breeder Cord
Launch 1997
List of rose varieties

The often blooming shrub rose Sebastian Kneipp , syn. 'KORpastato', also 'Fragrant Memories', was introduced in 1997 by the Kordes rose tree nursery . It is named after the priest and hydrotherapist Sebastian Kneipp on the 100th anniversary of his death . Its slightly cupped, creamy white, up to 10 cm large, double flowers turn yellowish-pink towards the center. The flowers appear in June individually or in clusters of up to 7 and remount well. Its scent is strong and sweet. Their foliage is dark green.

'Sebastian Kneipp' is a strongly reinforced, vigorous hybrid tea in a nostalgic style that branches out well; it forms an upright shrub with a height of 1.5 m, which is frost hardy to −23 ° C ( USDA zone 6 ). It can stand alone or in groups, if necessary also in pots.

Awards: Geneva 3rd Prize 1999

literature

  • Charles Quest-Ritson, Brigid Quest-Ritson: Roses: the great encyclopedia The Royal Horticultural Society, translation by Susanne Bonn; Starnberg: Dorling Kindersley, 2004, page 361, ISBN 3-8310-0590-7

Web links

Commons : Rosa 'Sebastian Kneipp'  - album with pictures, videos and audio files