Rosa Westerland 'KORwest'

The Westerland rose is a shrub or climbing rose in the Rosaceae family that was bred by Reimer Kordes in 1969. Parentage is  Friedrich Worlein x  Circus.    

This vigorous plant can be grown as a shrub or trained as a climber. it can get quite tall especially in warmer climates, growing 8-12 feet tall with a 3-6 foot spread. The westerland rose needs moist well-drained fertile soil in full sun but tolerates partial shade. It will also tolerate poorer soils. Prune dead or diseased canes at any time. Prune in late winter to early spring to remove any winter damage and to shape as needed. Mulch will help retain moisture. Fertilize early spring and early summer.

The large double apricot flowers have a spicy fragrance and appear in clusters nearly continuously throughout the season. They look very nice against the dark green glossy foliage. Spines are present on the stems. The foliage is fairly disease-resistant.

Use the westerland rose on a trellis or fence or grow as a shrub in the border, as a hedge, or a specimen. 

Won the Garden Merit Award from the Royal Horticultural Society and in 2007 received the Great Plant Picks Winner.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Disease resistant but watch for black spot and mildew. See pests or roses to the right. Deer will browse the plant.

VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.