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29.07.2023 - 16:34 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
All About Kordes Roses and Their Best FlowersWhen I first started exploring roses, I thought myself to be pretty educated once I knew the difference between a David Austin and a Knock Out.
And then I discovered a whole new world of Rosa types.
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From the storied House of Meilland International to the ever-reliable Kordes, there are some incredible brands out there that don’t have quite the same level of name recognition as more familiar companies.
But in the case of brands like Kordes, their impact on the industry can’t be overstated. Their roses are just as good, and often better, than others.
If you’ve never heard of Kordes before, or you’ve seen the label in passing and wondered what their story is, this guide will explain all there is to know. Here’s what we’re going to discuss:
The History of KordesThe Kordes company is named for Wilhelm Kordes, who founded W. Kordes’ Sohne (W. Kordes’ and Sons) in Hamburg, Germany, in 1887.
The 22-year-old was a rose collector and he rapidly gained a reputation as a leader in rose propagation.
In 1918, the business was moved to Sparrieshoop, Germany, where it’s currently headquartered.
Wilhelm’s sons Wilhelm II and Herman joined the venture in the 1920s as breeders and in marketing. By the 1930s, the company was selling a million plants annually across the globe.
In 1950, Wilhelm’s grandkids Reimer, Herman II, and Werner became a part of the company, and the company was selling four million plants annually throughout the 1960s.
During the late 1980s, the fourth generation of the Kordes family took over, led by Wilhelm III, Bernd, and Tim-Herman, and the fifth
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A bit of light relief for a dark corner! Spreads well but easliy controlled like butter (take a knife too it..
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EVER HEARD the expression “birding by ear”? Despite my years-old collection of CDs (and even older tapes!), I have never gotten good at telling who’s who, sight unseen, perhaps knowing merely 15 of the 60ish avian voices who visit each year. A new online resource called All About Bird Song from Cornell Lab of Ornithology aims to improve our ability to retain the vocalizations by visualizing them—and also reveals what song is all about: its purpose, its mechanics, and just how amazing a feat it actually is.