Poseidon™ Floribunda Rose

Rosa ‘KORfriedhar’ PP 23,555 – Poseidon™

Poseidon™ is a breathtaking lavender-blue floribunda that raises the bar for color, bloom form, and garden performance. Bred by Kordes Roses and introduced in the United States, this variety dazzles with generous clusters of large, very full rosette-shaped flowers—each petal layered like fine silk. The blooms emerge in soft lavender hues that deepen to a refined mauve as they mature, creating a dreamy palette of cool elegance. With outstanding disease resistance and a graceful upright habit, Poseidon™ is the perfect balance of romance and resilience.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Cultivar: Rosa ‘KORfriedhar’ PP 23,555
🧬 Breeder: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
🎨 Color: Lavender-blue to soft mauve
🌸 Petal Count: ~50–60 petals per bloom
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, cupped to rosette
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″ (10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat-blooming throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Mild, fruity fragrance

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy floribunda shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Borders, mixed beds, or as a cool-toned focal point

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent—bred for superior resistance to black spot and mildew
🌎 Regional Performance: Outstanding in both warm and cool climates
✨ Unique Traits:

• Rare lavender-blue color with refined mauve shading

• Dense, old-rose form on modern, hardy growth

• Exceptional vigor and self-cleaning blooms

✨ Why We Love It

Poseidon™ feels like twilight captured in bloom—calm, romantic, and endlessly graceful. Its lavender-mauve tones evoke serenity while its elegant form and dependable health make it an everyday joy in the garden. Whether as a single specimen or planted in groups, Poseidon™ (‘KORfriedhar’ PP 23,555) brings sophistication and softness that endures through every season.