Floribunda Rose 'Bad Birnbach': Kordes' Salmon Sensation

Introduced in 1983 by the renowned German breeder Kordes (also known as KORpancom, Bonapart, Busy Bee, Electric Blanket, Salmon Sunsation, Salmon Vigorosa), 'Bad Birnbach' dazzles with its unusual salmon-orange-pink blend—a color that shifts intriguingly with light and temperature. The semi-double, cupped blooms (2.5 to 3 inches) appear in large, showy clusters typical of the floribunda class, with a light, fruity fragrance.

The plant forms a compact, bushy mound 2.5 to 3.5 feet tall and wide, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage. Kordes breeding ensures excellent disease resistance, particularly to black spot and powdery mildew. 'Bad Birnbach' blooms continuously from late spring through frost, making it a reliable color anchor in the garden.

Its unique salmon hue pairs beautifully with blues, purples, and whites. Use it in mixed borders, as a low hedge, or in containers. Hardy to USDA zone 5. For a floribunda that breaks out of the standard pink-red-white palette, 'Bad Birnbach' offers a sophisticated, ever-changing salmon spectacle.