Oldtimer Hybrid Tea Rose: Kordes' Copper-Toned Classic

The Oldtimer hybrid tea rose, introduced in 1969 by Kordes (KORol, Coppertone, Old Time), offers large, high-centered flowers of a unique copper-orange blend that ages gracefully. A German-bred classic with enduring appeal.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Oldtimer'
Additional names: KORol, Coppertone, Old Time
Hybridized by: Kordes
Registered/Introduced: 1969

Growth Habit and Blooms

Upright 3–4 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, copper-orange, high-centered. Moderate fragrance. Good repeat bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Hard spring prune.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Rose beds, cutting gardens, mixed borders. The copper tone is sophisticated.