Shalom – orange-red park rose – POULsha
Effortless planting meets lasting structure in Shalom, a tall, upright shrub rose that quickly anchors itself and copes well with breezy, coastal-style conditions. Its semi-double, cluster-flowered blooms open in a glowing orange-red blend, offering accessible stamens that support a more naturalistic, pollinator-aware garden style. Dense, glossy dark green foliage forms a solid backdrop for the generous repeat flowering, giving you a consistently colourful, tidy presence in front gardens and mixed borders. As an own-root plant, it settles in securely, building roots in the first year, pushing confident top growth in the second, and reaching full ornamental value by the third for a truly reliable display that suits busy, design-conscious beginners.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal shrub |
The tall, upright habit and vivid orange-red flowers create an immediate focal point by the front path or entrance, while dense, glossy foliage keeps the plant looking dressed and presentable all season; ideal for busy urban gardeners. |
| Small group in cottage-style beds |
Planted in groups of 3–5 at recommended spacing, the cluster-flowered heads give a relaxed yet cohesive cottage feel, with repeating colour waves that knit together traditional perennials and low shrubs; well suited to classic style enthusiasts. |
| Mixed border backbone shrub |
The height and robust structure allow Shalom to act as a vertical anchor among perennials and grasses, forming a long-lived framework that reduces the need for frequent replanting in family borders; particularly practical for time-poor homeowners. |
| Informal flowering hedge |
At around 80 cm hedge spacing, the upright form and dense leaf canopy join into a semi-informal, season-long flowering line that can soften boundaries without complex clipping regimes; a good match for low-maintenance gardeners. |
| Pollinator-friendly feature strip |
The semi-double flowers offer accessible stamens, attracting visiting insects while still reading as full garden roses, making an appealing choice for paths or play-area edges where a wildlife-friendly yet decorative look is desired by eco-conscious families. |
| Specimen rose in large container |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, the upright, shrub-like shape and repeat flowering create a strong stand-alone accent on patios or beside doorways, allowing flexible positioning even in paved front spaces for patio-focused gardeners. |
| Long-season colour for family gardens |
The remontant habit with a generous second flush provides months of intermittent colour, helping small gardens look lively from early summer onwards with only basic feeding and watering, meeting the needs of ornamental-minded beginners. |
| Resilient structure in exposed beds |
Its sturdy framework and reliable anchoring make it a reassuring choice where wind and rain are common, offering stable structure and sustained foliage performance without elaborate supports; especially reassuring for coastal and clay-garden owners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Glow – combine Shalom with blue nepeta and soft pink geraniums for a classic, glowing cottage palette that stays welcoming from gate to door – ideal for lovers of traditional front gardens.
- Wildlife Edge – place alongside low yarrow and dwarf heuchera to create a colourful, pollinator-aware border that still looks tidy and designed – perfect for families wanting wildlife interest without a wild look.
- Structural Screen – repeat Shalom along a boundary with ornamental grasses behind to form a gently moving, semi-transparent screen – suited to those seeking privacy with seasonal colour rather than solid fencing.
- Patio Statement – grow a single shrub in a 50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme or lobelia to soften the rim and highlight the upright orange-red blooms – a good choice for small paved spaces.
- Warm Tones Mix – weave Shalom through borders of apricot roses and white perennials so its fiery clusters add depth and accent within a harmonious warm scheme – appealing to colour-conscious home gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shalom (POULsha) is a shrub / park rose, ARS exhibition name Shalom, belonging to the Park – shrub rose group and supplied here as a verified own-root pharmaROSA ORIGINAL plant. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Niels Dines Poulsen of Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark from 'Korona' seedlings, bred 1972 and introduced 1973, with both breeding and initial commercial distribution managed by Poulsen Roser A/S. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong, upright shrub 150–210 cm tall and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a substantial, long-lived framework suitable for beds, borders and informal hedging. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped blooms with 13–25 petals, borne in clusters on the shoots, flower size roughly 2.75–3.95 inches, producing generous remontant flushes that ensure repeated display over the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers open from deep orange-red buds to vivid orange-red with salmon sheen, later fading toward orange-pink with bronze tones; RHS 34A outer and 33B inner, with moderate colour retention through changing weather. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
This cultivar is effectively scentless, offering no noticeable fragrance, so it is selected primarily for its strong visual impact, structural qualities and flower form rather than for perfume-driven planting schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small hips may form, typically 8–12 mm, ovoid and orange-red (RHS 40A), adding minor seasonal interest but not being a dominant ornamental feature in most garden planting compositions. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with hardiness around –21 to –18 °C, USDA zone 6b, showing moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and basic plant protection where pressure is high. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny beds, parks or as a specimen; plant 80–90 cm apart for hedges or massing, and about 150 cm as solitary shrubs, in well-drained soil with regular watering during dry spells to prevent stress. |
Shalom – orange-red park rose POULsha offers tall structural presence, repeat flowering and dependable performance as a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice when planning a durable family garden planting.
