Kultrose

Kultrose is an ornamental cultivar of the rose (Rosa spp.) developed for garden use. It is prized for color-shifting blooms, vigorous growth, and reliable performance in mixed borders. The name Kultrose appeared in horticultural catalogs in the early 21st century and reflects branding as a garden cultivar rather than a single breeder.

Kultrose forms a deciduous shrub that reaches about 1.2 to 1.6 meters in height with a similar spread. It has pinnate, glossy green leaves and produces large double flowers, typically 8 to 10 cm across, arranged in small clusters. The petals display a color shift from pale lavender at bud stage to vivid pink or magenta in full bloom. The fragrance is light, fruity with a hint of spice.

Kultrose prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. It tolerates a range of soil pH and is moderately winter-hardy in temperate regions. Routine care includes spring feeding and pruning after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms.

Kultrose is cultivated in Europe and North America as an ornamental plant. It is commonly grown in borders, foundation plantings, and small hedges, and is well suited to container culture in larger pots.

Taxonomic placement places Kultrose within the Rosa hybrida complex. It was developed by plant breeders in the early 2000s and released commercially by several nurseries, and it has since become a common cultivar in specialty rose collections and garden catalogs.