HARALD WOHLFAHRT – fuchsia-red bedding shrub rose – Delbard
If You would like a richly scented, showy rose that settles into Your garden without complicated routines, HARALD WOHLFAHRT is a bushy bedding shrub from Delbard bred for romance and reliable colour. Its velvety fuchsia-red, cup-shaped blooms appear in generous flushes, giving You classic hybrid-tea exhibition style on a lower, clump-forming shrub that fits perfectly beside paths, patios and front windows. The very strong, fruity-citrus fragrance is noticeable as You pass, making everyday garden moments feel special even in smaller Irish front gardens. This own-root, 2-litre plant is already well established when it arrives, so You can simply plant, water and let it settle; in our wet, heavy soils it appreciates simple soil preparation that improves drainage in areas with regular winter rainfall and slow-drying clay. In its first year it focuses on roots, in the second on building strong shoots, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental value as a rounded shrub. Its mid-green, slightly glossy foliage sets off the deep fuchsia-red flowers beautifully, while the moderate height keeps it practical for family gardens, allowing easy deadheading and light pruning without ladders or advanced technique. Over time, the own-root habit supports a long-lived, stable bush shape that regenerates well after pruning and blends naturally into cottage-style or contemporary beds, giving You dependable flowering structure and a rose that truly earns its place in Your garden design.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal shrub |
The bushy, clump-forming habit and moderate height create a clear focal point near entrances or along drives without overwhelming smaller spaces, suiting neat, easy-to-manage front gardens for the busy homeowner. |
| Romantic flower bed near seating |
The large, very double, hybrid-tea style blooms and strong fruity-citrus scent make this an ideal choice beside benches or patios where You can enjoy colour and perfume on summer evenings, particularly appealing to fragrance-loving beginners. |
| Small group planting of 3–5 shrubs |
Planted in a loose drift, the rounded structure and repeat flowering build a coherent block of colour that looks designed but not formal, a simple way to achieve impact without complex schemes for time-poor gardeners. |
| Mixed border with shrubs and evergreens |
The mid-green, slightly glossy leaves and deep fuchsia-red blooms combine well with catmint, dwarf pines or small hollies, adding a romantic accent among evergreens that stays attractive over years for cottage-style enthusiasts. |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
The long-stemmed, solitary flowers are ideal for cutting, bringing velvety colour and powerful fragrance indoors, so even modest gardens can supply special-occasion vases for creative florists. |
| Specimen rose in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, its bushy shape and remontant flowering provide long-season colour on terraces or balconies; own-root growth supports long-term pot culture for apartment and townhouse residents. |
| Feature rose in heavier Irish soils |
With simple soil preparation to improve drainage, it adapts reliably to typical Irish clay, coping well where winters are cool and soils stay wet for long periods for climate-aware gardeners. |
| Long-term family garden planting |
The own-root, medium-maintenance shrub rewards regular watering and light pruning with a stable, long-lived structure, building up from root growth to mature flowering that suits patient family-garden owners. |
Decorating ideas
- Romantic Cottage Border – Combine HARALD WOHLFAHRT with lavender, Nepeta and soft grasses along a path for a scented, flowing edge – ideal for fans of relaxed cottage gardens.
- Formal Entrance Pair – Plant two shrubs in matching 40–50 litre containers flanking the front door for a welcoming, perfumed entrance – perfect for urban homeowners seeking easy elegance.
- Evening Scent Corner – Position near a garden bench with white hydrangeas and low evergreen structure to highlight evening fragrance and colour – suited to those who unwind outdoors after work.
- Colour-Block Bed – Use a group of 3–5 plants in a small rectangular bed edged with box or Ilex crenata for a simple yet high-impact colour block – great for beginner gardeners wanting order with minimal planning.
- Season-Long Display – Mix with repeat-flowering perennials and dwarf conifers to keep structure when roses are pruned, letting HARALD WOHLFAHRT provide the main summer drama – ideal for compact family gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Registered as DELcherot, marketed as HARALD WOHLFAHRT – Fragrant Memories of Love; shrub-type bedding rose in the bed rose commercial group, bred for cut flower and exhibition-style garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, 2008; parentage not disclosed. Introduced in 2013 in France under the name ‘Rose Lalande de Pomerol’, distributed by Delbard / Georges Delbard SA. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, clump-forming shrub 60–90 cm high and 100–140 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a broad, low mound in beds and borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, usually borne singly on stems. Remontant habit with abundant second flush, offering an exhibition-style hybrid-tea look on a shrub framework. |
| Colour and phenology |
Closed buds burgundy-crimson; opening to velvety, rich fuchsia-red blooms that lighten to rosy red with a lilac-mauve veil as they age. Colour retention is good, giving a long-lasting, dramatic display in the bed. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented rose with a fresh, fruity-citrus character, detectable from a distance in still weather. Ideal where scent is a key requirement near paths, seating areas, doors or frequently opened windows. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips around 9–12 mm in diameter, offering additional seasonal interest after flowering if spent blooms are not removed for continuous display. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and occasional preventative care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; regular watering needed in dry spells. Space at 120 cm for mass planting, 110 cm for hedging or 180 cm as a specimen. Suitable for containers from 40–50 litres. |
HARALD WOHLFAHRT offers velvety fuchsia-red blooms, strong fragrance and a bushy, long-lived own-root structure that settles reliably into family gardens, so You can plant with confidence and decide whether it fits Your planting plans.
