POUlac011 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Bright red petals with a coral undertone. - flowerbed shrub rose - mild, subtly scented rose - delicately spicy, piquant character
– Compact, low, cushion-like growth habit.
– Clusters of double, cup-shaped blooms.
– Elegant colour play from coral-red to soft peach.
– Mild, delicately spicy fragrance adds charm.
– Hardy to USDA zone 5b, reliable in cold.
– Special feature: Dense, glossy dark foliage frames the glowing flowers beautifully.
Clear professional advice – Timeless elegance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,80 £
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Flirting™ Palace® – compact coral-red floribunda bed rose
This low, spreading floribunda forms a compact, cushion-like border of glossy dark foliage and vibrant blooms, ideal for neat front gardens and small beds where you want reliable colour without complex maintenance. Its medium-sized, cup-shaped clusters open from orange-red buds through coral and peach tones, giving a long season of changing colour that sits beautifully with cottage-style perennials. As an own-root plant it settles in securely, building a durable framework and long-lived structure that copes well with typical British weather, even where heavy soil needs careful drainage after rain. Mild, delicately spicy fragrance and moderate care needs make it a practical choice for busy gardeners who still want a well-finished, flower-rich display, developing roots in the first year, strong shoots in the second and full ornamental value from the third season.
Glossy, dark green foliage of Flirting™ Palace®
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden edging and along paths
Its low, spreading habit and dense, dark green foliage create a tidy, cushion-like line that naturally defines paths and drives without blocking views from windows. Repeat flowering through the season keeps entrances looking cared-for with little intervention for the time-pressed homeowner.
Small mixed beds in family gardens
Clusters of medium, cup-shaped blooms cycle repeatedly, giving steady colour without the need for specialist pruning or deadheading skills. The consistent flower form suits mixed plantings where you want a reliable structural rose to hold its place amongst herbaceous perennials for the aspiring beginner.
Colour-focused cottage-style borders
The shifting coral-red to peach colour range blends easily with classic cottage companions such as coneflowers and other warm-toned perennials. This chameleon-like palette helps tie together existing plantings, softening transitions and giving depth to small borders for the style-conscious gardener.
Sunny beds with changing light through the day
Flowers open from firm orange-red buds into broad, saucer-shaped blooms that hold their appeal as tones soften, so beds still look attractive between flushes. The colour evolution creates interest in positions that are seen at different times of day, rewarding the observant garden-lover.
Compact hedging and low dividers
Recommended close planting distances allow you to build a low, continuous flowering strip that separates play areas from planting or frames a front boundary without heavy clipping. The even, bushy habit keeps the line uniform with only light annual pruning needed by the busy family.
Long-term planting schemes around the house
As an own-root shrub it builds its framework in situ, maturing into a stable, balanced plant that regenerates well if cut back, so it can stay in the same bed for many years. This reduces the need for replanting and keeps front gardens looking settled for the long-term planner.
Beds on heavier or more challenging soils
Once established, it copes well with typical British weather, provided the planting area has sensible preparation to shed excess water after rain and prevent prolonged saturation at the roots, making it suitable where clay or compacted ground might worry the cautious owner.
Roses for those seeking moderate-care planting
Medium maintenance needs and repeat flowering mean that with basic watering, feeding and routine protection in very humid seasons, you can depend on consistent performance. It suits gardeners who want a good show without complex regimes or frequent interventions, reassuring the time-limited urbanite.
Styling ideas
Cottage-edge mix – Combine with Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia for a warm, coral-and-gold ribbon along paths, creating a soft but structured edge for lovers of classic cottage approaches – ideal for family front gardens.
Colour-focus island – Plant 3–5 shrubs in a small oval bed, underplant with low grey foliage such as Stachys byzantina to set off the changing coral-peach flowers – for gardeners wanting a simple, high-impact focal point.
Low flowering hedge – Use at the recommended hedge spacing to define the front boundary, interplanting with small evergreen box balls at intervals – for homeowners seeking a neat, long-lived, low-maintenance frame to the garden.
Warm tonal border – Mix with Bupleurum ‘Garibaldi’ and airy grasses, letting the coral-red blooms weave through lime greens and soft movement – for design-conscious gardeners who like subtle, evolving colour harmonies.
Family-friendly play edge – Line the edge of a lawn or play area, keeping plants low but colourful, and back them with taller, non-thorny perennials – for families wanting a manageable, attractive backdrop that still feels relaxed.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose, registered as POUlac011, marketed as Flirting™ Palace®; exhibition floribunda bush rose with authentic cultivar verification for consistent performance and known garden behaviour.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 1992 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, introduced by Poulsen Roser A/S in 2003, reflecting Scandinavian breeding for garden reliability and compact, ornamental growth.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading shrub 40–50 cm high and 55–65 cm wide with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; forms a cushion-like, compact structure suitable for edging and defined flower beds.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, borne in large clusters on short stems; repeat-flowering with a particularly generous second flush, offering continual ornamental interest in season.
Colour data and phenology
Bright red to coral tones evolving through orange-pink to soft peach with a yellowish centre; buds orange-red, blooms broad and saucer-shaped at full open, with moderate colour retention and gentle fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, delicately spicy, piquant fragrance that adds subtle sensory interest without dominating nearby seating areas; ideal where scent is appreciated but strong perfume would be overwhelming in small gardens.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical rose hips, 10–14 mm, orange-red (RHS 40A), adding discreet late-season interest without significantly impacting the plant’s main use as a long-season bedding and border rose.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) with moderate resistance to common fungal diseases; benefits from sensible watering and protection during prolonged humidity or drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonable drainage; medium maintenance, needing watering in dry spells and basic protection in very humid seasons; plant at 35–65 cm spacings depending on use, avoiding deep shade.
Flirting™ Palace® offers compact, low bedding growth, long-lasting coral-toned flowering and dependable, own-root longevity; a sound, attractive choice if you want a fuss-free rose that will settle in for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FLIRTING™ – red bedding shrub rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Orange-red (30A) base colour, in which a delicate, light orange (29A) shade is discernible.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are orange‑pink, while a gradually yellowish hue enriches the centre towards the inner side.
Full Bloom:
The flower is broad, saucer-shaped and uniformly orange-pink, with a yellowish halo at the centre.
Before Fading:
The colours fade slightly, becoming a soft peach, but the yellowish centre remains clearly visible.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the orange‑red–coral tones fade to orange‑pink and then to a soft peach before the flower fully opens, while the yellowish centre remains.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers have rather limited appeal to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens diminish their attractiveness.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
