SHALOM – orange-red park rose - Poulsen
With its shimmering orange-red blooms and upright, arbour-ready growth, Shalom brings instant romance to a cottage-style garden, creating a cosy backdrop for afternoon tea corners and family seating areas while coping well with brisk coastal breezes and changeable British summers. This park shrub rose builds a reassuring sense of permanence in mixed borders, forming a tall, leafy screen that feels both welcoming and protective around lawns, play spaces, and kitchen-garden plots. As an own-root plant, it offers dependable resilience, quietly regenerating from its base and keeping its ornamental value steady over many seasons with only straightforward, occasional pruning, ideal if you prefer low-fuss, traditional planting. Over three seasons it will steadily knit into your garden picture, with roots establishing first, then the framework of shoots, and finally a full display of colour and structure that looks comfortably settled rather than newly planted.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Romantic cottage-style border along a path or lawn |
Shalom’s vivid orange-red clusters create a strong romantic focal line, perfect for edging a cottage-style border where you want colour that reads clearly from a distance. Its upright, medium-tall framework makes it easy to underplant with herbs or low perennials without shading them out, while the moderate maintenance needs suit those who prefer simple, seasonal tasks rather than constant fussing. Ideal for the time-conscious homeowner. |
| Informal flowering hedge for privacy and screening |
The dense, glossy foliage and 150–210 cm height make this rose well suited to a soft, informal hedge that gently screens a seating area or play space. Planted at 80–90 cm intervals, the plants knit together into a living fence that feels more welcoming than a hard boundary, yet still offers a sense of enclosure. Occasional pruning keeps the line tidy without demanding expert technique. Well suited to the practical family-gardener. |
| Arbour, arch or pergola posts in a small family garden |
Its upright habit and strong seasonal extension growth can be lightly tied to an arch or arbour, creating a storybook entrance to a kitchen garden or patio. Because it flowers repeatedly, the arch carries colour for much of the season rather than a single flush. The structure remains attractive in leaf even when between flower waves, giving you a green framework for garden furniture or play corners. A charming choice for the romantic cottage-lover. |
| Feature shrub in mixed cottage and kitchen-garden beds |
Used as a specimen at around 150 cm spacing, Shalom provides vertical structure among herbs, vegetables and traditional perennials, echoing the feel of English country gardens. Its semi-double blooms offer moderate interest for pollinators, so bees can move between your roses and kitchen crops. Medium care needs mean you can combine ornamental and edible planting without adding too many extra tasks. Appealing for the relaxed kitchen-gardener. |
| Coastal or wind-exposed suburban gardens |
This cultivar copes well with breezy sites and the fluctuating weather typical of many UK coastal and suburban areas, provided the soil drains reasonably and watering is regular during dry spells. Its strong framework anchors it visually and physically, helping the planting feel stable even on exposed plots. This makes it a good option where fences and sheds can look stark and need softening with long-lived planting. A reassuring pick for the exposed-plot gardener. |
| Low-fuss long-term planting for busy homeowners |
As an own-root shrub, Shalom ages gracefully, regenerating from its base without you having to worry about graft unions or suckers, and offering a reliable long-term presence in the border. Simple, once-a-year pruning to shape is usually sufficient, and its moderate disease resistance fits typical British conditions where perfect spraying routines are unrealistic. Over time it feels like part of the garden’s bone structure. Suited to the time-pressed beginner. |
| Large container or half-barrel on patio or terrace |
When planted in a generous 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Shalom offers a tall, colourful accent beside doors or seating areas, bringing that cottage-garden charm to paved spaces. Regular watering and feeding are all that is generally required, and the clear, warm flower tones pair well with neutral pots and simple outdoor furniture. This allows even small gardens or balconies to enjoy a romantic shrub presence. Ideal for the space-limited urbanite. |
| Season-spanning colour anchor in a family flower bed |
With its remontant habit and generous second flush, Shalom provides colour through much of the season, acting as a visual anchor while earlier and later perennials come and go. The evolving orange-red shades add depth rather than a flat block of colour, so borders feel lively without needing constant replanting. This steady performance helps young gardens look established more quickly and stay attractive between holidays and busy weeks. Perfect for the colour-loving hobby-gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Kitchen-border glow – Pair Shalom with soft herbs, chives and low yarrow to frame vegetable beds, letting its fiery blooms echo copper tools and terracotta pots – for cottage-vegetable enthusiasts.
- Romantic screen – Plant a loose hedge with interspersed Heuchera and spring bulbs to create a gentle privacy veil around a seating nook – for readers and tea-drinkers.
- Storybook arch – Train a few stems onto a slim arch and underplant with foxgloves or campanulas to frame a path towards the back door – for lovers of classic country-house style.
- Patio focal shrub – Use a single plant in a 50-litre half-barrel flanked by simple clay pots of lavender and thyme to bring cottage warmth to a small terrace – for balcony and courtyard owners.
- Family-friendly mix – Combine Shalom with tough perennials like Liatris spicata ‘Alba’ and hardy geraniums for a resilient, colourful bed that copes with children and pets – for busy family gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose, park rose type; registered as POULsha and marketed as Shalom – orange-red park rose. Belongs to the Park – shrub rose collection and accepted as a shrub rose exhibition category. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Niels Dines Poulsen in Denmark from ‘Korona’ seedlings; introduced and registered in 1973 by Poulsen Roser A/S, combining floribunda parentage with a robust shrub habit. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub 150–210 cm tall, spreading 80–120 cm, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles. Forms a substantial framework suitable for hedging, park use and garden specimens. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals, large-sized in clusters. Remontant, with reliable repeat flowering and a generous second flush, giving sustained seasonal display on established plants. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Buds deep orange-red, opening to vivid orange-red with salmon sheen (RHS 34A/33B). Fades towards orange-pink with bronzy tinge, giving a warm, glowing effect through the flowering cycle. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; selected primarily for its colour impact and structural presence rather than scent, making it best combined with fragrant companions if perfume is desired nearby. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces sparse, small ovoid hips, around 8–12 mm, in orange-red tones (RHS 40A). Hips are occasional seasonal accents rather than a major ornamental feature of the shrub. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b; Swedish zone 3). Shows moderate tolerance to common fungal diseases, with regular care recommended in humid, high-pressure seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with reasonable drainage; avoid prolonged drought by watering during dry spells. Suitable for flower beds, hedges, park plantings, specimens and occasional cutting for indoor use. |
SHALOM – orange-red park rose - Poulsen offers season-long colour, an upright structural presence and dependable, low-fuss performance in own-root form; a thoughtful choice if you want a lasting, romantic feature in your garden.
