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
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Rich coral-red blooms with peach tones
– Glossy, dense, dark green foliage
– Hardy to H7, USDA Zone 5b Gné speisialta: Athrú dathanna ó dhearg coiréil go bplúchadh péitseog de réir mar a osclaíonn na bláthanna.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
3(4462)
Flirting™ Palace® – red floribunda bed rose
If You dream of a reliable rose that simply fits into Your everyday garden care, Flirting™ Palace® is a compact floribunda that offers season‑long clusters of vibrant blooms with colour interest from bud to faded petals. Its low, cushion‑forming habit makes it ideal for edging and smaller front beds where You want neat structure without constant pruning. The dark, glossy foliage adds healthy‑looking contrast to the orange‑red and coral‑pink shades, creating a tidy, ornamental look even between flushes. As an own‑root plant it builds a long‑lived, stable framework, capable of regenerating from its own shoots and remaining attractive for many years with modest upkeep. In Ireland’s damp, variable climate, it copes well when given basic drainage and simple preventive care, so You can focus on enjoying the flowers rather than problems. Plant it where You can see it from the house or drive and let the clusters of medium‑sized, double blooms deliver impact all summer. Over time its rounded mound partners easily with perennials and herbs, helping it to gently blend into cottage‑style or contemporary schemes. Think of it as a “plant and enjoy” rose: year one is about root growth, year two brings stronger shoots, and by year three You can expect its full ornamental display with dense flowering and a mature, settled shape.
Flirting™ rose in freshly opened bloom, showing orange-pink petals with a soft yellowish centre.
Flirting™ rose in full bloom, showing broad orange-pink flowers with a yellow centre.
Glossy, dark green foliage of Flirting™ shining in the light.
Closed bud of Flirting™ with orange-red tones.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden beds facing the street
Compact, low, cushion‑like growth keeps sightlines open while providing a tidy, colourful edge along drives or paths, giving Your home a welcoming look with minimal fuss for beginners
Small rose groups of 3–5 plants
Planted in loose drifts, the repeat‑flowering clusters join to form a continuous band of bloom, creating strong visual impact in modest spaces without complicated planting schemes for homeowners
Mixed cottage borders with perennials
The dense, glossy foliage and warm red‑coral tones sit well with coneflowers and other cottage perennials, helping the rose blend naturally into relaxed, informal borders for cottage‑gardeners
Low flowering hedge along paths or patios
Regular spacing at 35–40 cm creates a low, coherent flowering line; the rose’s spreading habit fills gaps, giving structure and colour with just light annual trimming for busy‑gardeners
Sunny beds in Irish wet, heavy soils
Performs reliably when planted in improved, free‑draining soil, an advantage in areas where frequent rain and heavier ground can challenge more sensitive roses for Irish‑gardeners
Long‑term family garden plantings
As an own‑root rose it develops its mature shape in place, renewing from its base over time and providing stable ornamental value across many years for long‑term‑planners
Neat, easy‑care beds for beginners
Medium maintenance needs and clear responses to simple care routines give new gardeners confidence; regular watering and occasional feeding are usually enough to keep it flowering well for newcomers
Coastal or exposed suburban sites
Its low, dense, bed‑forming habit is less prone to wind rock, and with basic soil preparation it copes well even where strong Atlantic winds and frequent rain can stress taller roses for coastal‑owners
Decorating ideas
Warm welcome border – Line your front path with a short row of Flirting™ and interplant low lavender to echo its compact shape and fragrance – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart look with easy trimming.
Cottage‑style mix – Combine Flirting™ with purple coneflower and Rudbeckia for a soft, country feel where the rose’s stable mound anchors the summer display – perfect for rural gardeners who like informal planting.
Low family hedge – Use closely spaced plants to edge a play‑lawn or terrace, gaining a friendly, flower‑rich boundary that stays low and manageable – suited to families wanting colour without high upkeep.
Compact feature bed – Plant three to five Flirting™ in a small square or circular bed, underplant with grey herbs such as rosemary for contrast – good for beginners looking for a simple but effective focal point.
Season‑long colour strip – Run a narrow bed of Flirting™ along a driveway or parking space where repeat flowering and dense foliage hide bare soil – ideal for busy urban owners who prefer straightforward maintenance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Palace® collection; registered as POUlac011, marketed as Flirting™ Palace® POUlac011, exhibition category floribunda bush rose, ARS exhibition name Flirting.
Origin and breeding
Bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark); breeding year 1992, introduced 2003, with parentage recorded as unknown in current documentation.
Growth and structure
Low, spreading, cushion‑forming shrub to about 40–50 cm high and 55–65 cm wide; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; designed for flowerbeds and structured edging.
Flower morphology
Medium‑sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals; cup‑shaped, broad, cluster‑flowered trusses; repeat‑flowering with abundant second flush; typical individual bloom size around 4–7 cm in diameter.
Colour and phenology
Bright red with coral undertones in bud, shifting through orange‑pink and soft peach as it opens; yellowish centre and halo remain visible; colour retention moderate, offering multi‑tonal effects on the bush.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicately spicy, piquant scent of mild strength; noticeable on close inspection rather than at distance; suitable where light fragrance is preferred over intense perfume or in mixed plantings near seating.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional spherical hips, 10–14 mm in diameter, orange‑red (RHS 40A); generally minor ornamental contribution but of some seasonal interest if not deadheaded after flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish Zon 4); disease resistance moderate, with balanced tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under average garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well‑drained soil; medium maintenance level, with plant protection useful in very humid periods; recommended spacing 35–65 cm depending on use, planting density 5.6–6.5 plants/m² for mass beds.
Flirting™ Palace® offers compact, repeat flowering and neat structure in family beds, and as an own-root rose it settles for long, reliable garden use; if You like dependable colour with modest care, this may suit You well.
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
Flower Colour:
Bright red petals with a coral undertone.
Closed Bud:
Orange-red (30A) base colour, in which a delicate, light orange (29A) shade is discernible.
Freshly 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.
Pre-Fading Flower:
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 unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
