Park & Shrub Rose

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Westerland®

Park - shrub rose

KORwest – Reimer Kordes

Warm, copper-tinged orange shade with delicate peach tones. - park rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - spicy, peachy

– Strong, long-lasting spicy-peach fragrance
– Warm copper-orange flowers with peach tones
– Vigorous, upright shrub with dense foliage
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Awarded ADR and RHS Award of Garden Merit
Special feature: Semi-double blooms that attract pollinators over a long season.
Timeless elegance – Clear professional advice
Westerland®
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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WESTERLAND® – orange park rose - Kordes

If You would like a rose that feels at home in an Irish front garden, WESTERLAND combines reliable flowering with a relaxed, natural look that suits cottage-style borders and informal beds. This vigorous park shrub climbs or stands freely, covering arches, walls or fences with generous clusters of copper-orange blooms that repeat all summer. Its strong, spicy-peach fragrance carries beautifully on still evenings, while the semi-double flowers stay attractive as they fade softly from orange to peach. The dense, glossy foliage gives a lush backdrop even between flushes and offers good cover in smaller gardens. As an own-root plant it matures into a long-lived, regenerating shrub that keeps its shape and ornamental value over many years with modest care. In coastal or exposed spots it copes well with wind and damp, provided You give basic drainage for heavy clay soils. In its first year it builds roots, by the second year its framework thickens, and by the third year You can expect full, rich flowering impact.


Westerland® in rich copper-orange full bloom
Freshly opened Westerland® bloom with vivid orange petals and peach tones.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden focal shrub Ideal as a main feature beside your entrance path or driveway, where its upright, shrub-like habit and long season of orange blooms create instant welcome without fiddly pruning, giving beginners easy confidence in a visible spot for homeowners
Informal cottage-style border Fits beautifully into relaxed mixed borders with perennials and herbs, where its semi-double, repeat-flowering clusters bring movement and colour that blend naturally with cottage flowers, without demanding complex feeding or spraying for country-garden fans
Short climber on fence or trellis Its vigorous growth and flexible canes allow You to train it along a low fence, arch or trellis, creating a flowering screen at eye level while still being manageable to tie in and deadhead occasionally for busy gardeners
Small group planting in beds Planted in a group of 3 shrubs in a lawn island or front bed, it quickly forms a colourful mass; own-root growth means the group thickens steadily over time, offering a stable long-term feature without frequent replacement for long-term planners
Pollinator-friendly rose corner The semi-double flowers leave stamens partly open, so bees and other beneficial insects can visit repeatedly through the season, giving You a scented, wildlife-supporting corner beside a patio or path that still looks neat and ornamental for nature-lovers
Coastal or exposed Irish sites Suited to gardens that feel the Atlantic, as it copes well with wind, cool summers and damp air when planted in reasonably drained soil, so You can still enjoy a colourful, scented rose hedge or specimen in challenging weather for coastal owners
Large container on patio or balcony In a generous 40–50 litre pot with good compost and regular watering, it forms a tall, flowering presence by doorways or seating areas, giving strong colour and scent where border space is limited, without intricate training needs for apartment gardeners
Low maintenance family play-garden edge Placed along the back of a border away from play areas, its dense foliage and repeat blooms offer structure and colour with only occasional pruning and tidy-up, so the rest of the garden can stay simple and lawn-focused for young families

Decorating ideas

  • Coastal cottage welcome – Train WESTERLAND® along a low front-garden fence with lavender and sea thrift at its feet for a soft, wind-tolerant cottage look – ideal for coastal homeowners wanting charm without fuss
  • Warm-toned patio nook – Grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with creeping thyme and dwarf rosemary around the base to echo the copper-orange blooms – suited to small patios that need strong colour and scent
  • Romantic archway walk – Let its canes climb a metal or wooden arch, underplanting with catmint and soft pink geraniums to create a fragrant passage from house to garden – perfect for those dreaming of a classic, easy-care entrance
  • Family-friendly feature bed – Place a trio in the centre of a lawn island with spring bulbs and hardy ornamental grasses, giving year-round structure that stays interesting without complex maintenance – great for busy family gardens
  • Pollinator haven strip – Combine WESTERLAND® with lavender, achillea and nepeta along a sunny boundary, using its semi-double blooms as the vertical anchor – ideal for wildlife-friendly gardeners who still want a tidy, managed look

Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic Data
Name and registration Registered as KORwest, marketed as Westerland® park shrub rose; ARS exhibition name Westerland. Belongs to the park and shrub rose group, used both as a strong shrub and short climber.
Origin and breeding Hybrid of ‘Friedrich Wörlein’ × ‘Circus’, bred by Reimer Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany. Bred in 1969, registered in 1976 and distributed internationally after 1976.
Awards and recognitions Certificate of Merit and Fragrance Award at New Zealand Rose Trials (1973), ADR winner in German National Rose Trials (1974), and RHS Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society (1993).
Growth and structure Vigorous, upright shrub with potential as a short climber. Typical height 170–240 cm, spread 150–210 cm, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness on the canes.
Flower morphology Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers in clusters, 13–25 petals per bloom. Large flower size, roughly 7–10 cm, with reliable remontant behaviour and an abundant second flush under ordinary garden conditions.
Colour and phenology Warm copper-orange flowers with peach tones, richer in cool weather. Buds open fire-orange then soften from orange to peach; colour lightens gradually yet retains good decorative value even in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, long-lasting scent with a distinctive spicy, peachy character. Well perceived around seating areas or paths, particularly on warm, still days, adding notable sensory impact to family gardens.
Rose hip characteristics Hip set is generally sparse; when present, ovoid orange-red hips about 12–17 mm may form late season, adding modest seasonal interest without significantly reducing flowering.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Good heat and moderate drought tolerance, black spot resistant, with medium resistance to powdery mildew and rust; needs some spring frost protection.
Horticultural recommendations Recommended for beds, hedging, parks and solitary specimens. Medium maintenance: occasional pruning and plant protection may be needed. Performs in sun or partial shade; give 130–220 cm spacing and basic soil drainage.

WESTERLAND® offers strong fragrance, repeat copper-orange flowering and long-lived, own-root reliability for Irish gardens; a good choice if You want a characterful yet straightforward rose to enjoy for years.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: WESTERLAND® – orange park rose - Kordes
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:22.10.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [219] 52-669 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name refers to the seaside resort town of Westerland on the island of Sylt.
Trade Name: Westerland® Park - shrub rose KORwest
Rose Group: Climber, Shrub
Commercial Type: park rose
Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose; landscape
Collection: Park - shrub rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Year of Introduction: after 1976
Breeder: Reimer Kordes
Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)
Breeding Year: Germany, 1969
Parentage: ‘Friedrich Wörlein’ × ‘Circus’

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR winner – German General Rose Trials (1974); RHS Award of Garden Merit – Royal Horticultural Society (1993)
Competition and Show Awards: Certificate of Merit & Fragrance Award – New Zealand Rose Trials (1973); ADR winner – German National Rose Trials (1974); RHS Award of Garden Merit – Royal Horticultural Society (1993)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 5.6-7.9ft (170-240 cm)
Spread: 4.9-6.9ft (150-210 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The cultivar has dense foliage. The leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms shed naturally; clusters may occasionally require cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: good.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25
Flower Fullness: semi-double flowered
Flower Form: cup-shaped
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: Ob RHS code: 28B (outer), 30B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange
Flower Colour: Warm, copper-tinged orange shade with delicate peach tones.
Closed Bud: Deep, reddish copper-orange surface with a brick-edged tip.
Freshly Opened Flower: The outer petals are a vivid fire‑orange, with a charming peach‑orange transition towards the centre.
Full Bloom: Rich copper‑orange is the base colour, with a lighter yellowish‑peach sheen in the centre of the petals.
Pre-Fading Flower: Pale salmon–orange in tone, with a light marginal tint tending towards pink.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight the colour gradually lightens from orange to peach; in cool conditions it is more vivid.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose
Fragrance Character: spicy, peachy
Pollinator Attraction: Semi‑double, clustered blooms open for an extended period; because the semi‑double flower form typically leaves the stamens partially accessible, this variety is attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Due to its semi-double flowers it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)
Rose Hip Notes: Hip formation is expected to be sparse; occasionally 12–17 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange‑red (RHS 40A) hips may develop.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat and moderate drought well and, with regular watering, blooms for an extended period.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – medium
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: 140 cm apart for mass planting, 130 cm apart for hedging, 220 cm apart as a specimen
Planting Density: square planting 0,5 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 0,6 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.
Key Uses: flower bed, park, solitary specimen

Notes

Strengths: Timeless elegance – Clear professional advice
Companion Plants: Akebia quinata - five-leaved akebia Clematis 'Sweet Morning' - clematis Lavandula angustifolia - lavender
Note: Requires protection from spring frosts.
WESTERLAND® – orange park rose - Kordes
Warm, copper-tinged orange shade with delicate peach tones. - park rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - spicy, peachy
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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.

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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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