Vivid, deep golden-yellow shade with a slightly warm tone. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, understated scented rose - light, yellow-fruity
– Warm golden-yellow blooms with subtle shimmer.
– Abundant remontant flowering through the season.
– Dense, bushy shrub ideal for bedding schemes.
– Medium disease resistance in typical garden conditions.
– Hardy to about –21 °C, suitable for colder areas.
– Special feature: Light yellow-fruity fragrance adds a gentle, refined note to garden paths and seating areas.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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ADSON VON MELK™ – yellow floribunda bedding rose – Delbard
Bring structure and gentle brightness to a small urban front garden with this compact, bushy floribunda that copes reliably with typical British weather, even where wind and showers are frequent. Its dense, glossy foliage forms a tidy green backdrop for clusters of deep golden-yellow, double blooms that hold their colour well and create a long, steady season of flowering from early summer onwards. Grown on its own roots, it is bred for long-term stability and recovery after harder pruning, gradually building from root growth in year one through stronger shoots in year two to full ornamental value by year three. Easy to handle in the 2-litre pot, it slots naturally into rainwater-conscious designs, raised beds or larger containers, helping you curate a low-fuss, sustainable rhythm around the front of a London terrace or a family path. Pair with soft perennials for textural contrast, or repeat it in a narrow hedge for calm, structured balance that frames your entrance without demanding complicated care.
Dense, glossy medium-green foliage of Adson von Melk™.
Dense, glossy medium-green foliage of Adson von Melk™
Close-up of the densely thorned stem of Adson von Melk™.
Close-up of the densely thorned stem of Adson von Melk™.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
London terraced-house front garden bed
The bushy, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage make an organised, vertical accent without crowding a narrow border. Repeating plants along the frontage creates a calm, cohesive line of deep yellow colour at typical eye level, ideal for a smart, easy-care entrance for busy homeowners.
Low flowering hedge along a path
At 110–150 cm high with 80–120 cm spread, planted at hedge spacing it forms a softly formal, semi-evergreen-looking barrier through the season. Abundant golden clusters brighten the route while the own-root base gives long-term reliability and the ability to rejuvenate with occasional harder pruning for confident planners.
Rainwater-friendly raised bed by the doorstep
In a free-draining raised bed, this floribunda handles regular overhead watering and changeable British showers while its dense canopy quickly covers the soil, helping reduce splash and runoff in small front gardens with typical rain and wind exposure for urban gardeners.
Feature planting in a family back garden border
The vivid deep golden-yellow flowers, held in neat clusters, give repeated colour bursts through summer, supporting a long season of interest around patios and play spaces. Medium disease resistance and an own-root system keep maintenance practical over years for busy families.
Large container on balcony or paved front
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, its compact bushiness, steady flowering and glossy foliage deliver a structured display where no planting beds are available, making the most of harvested rainwater for irrigation for space-conscious residents.
Mixed perennial bed with soft pastels
The warm golden-yellow tone and cup-shaped blooms pair beautifully with airy perennials such as baby’s-breath or low sedums, adding depth and contrast without overpowering them. The consistent colour retention helps maintain a harmonious scheme for design-focused gardeners.
Small park or communal planting strip
This bedding floribunda’s medium maintenance needs and remontant flowering suit managed communal spaces where reliability matters. Own-root plants support a long planting life, with straightforward replacement or rejuvenation if individual bushes are damaged for grounds managers.
Structured bed in clay or chalky suburban soil
Once established in well-improved, free-draining soil, its strong framework and moderate disease resistance offer stable ornamental value, even where heavier ground or chalk is typical, provided planting is done with attention to drainage and annual mulch for practical beginners.
Styling ideas
Golden-hedge – Line a short front path with a single row, underplant with low sedum and chives to soften the base – ideal for homeowners wanting a neat but welcoming entrance.
Balcony-glow – Plant one specimen in a 50-litre pot with trailing thyme and ornamental grasses to catch evening light – suited to flat dwellers with a sunny balcony.
Pastel-frame – Use a pair of shrubs to flank steps, backed by baby’s-breath and pale lavender for a gentle, romantic look – perfect for those favouring a “girly”, soft-toned frontage.
Urban-grid – Repeat plants at regular spacing in a small gravelled front garden, letting the glossy foliage and yellow clusters act as a living geometric pattern – for design-led city gardeners.
Family-corner – Combine with low herbs like chives and sage in a raised bed near a seating area so children can see the evolving clusters close up – good for families creating a shared garden focus.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Current trade name ADSON VON MELK™; bedding floribunda rose in the Bed rose group; shrub-type floribunda for borders and mass planting; no separate registered exhibition name recorded.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France and introduced in 2004; commercial bedding floribunda selected for colour impact and garden performance; part of Delbard’s bedding rose offerings for European climates.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub 110–150 cm high and 80–120 cm wide with dense branching; medium-green glossy foliage provides good cover; densely thorned stems; forms a solid, structured presence in beds and hedging lines.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals and small S-sized flowers borne in clusters of three to five per stem; remontant with abundant second flush, giving a long, recurrent flowering season in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid deep golden-yellow with warm tone; ARS dy, RHS 14B outer and 13B inner; compact deep-yellow buds open to rich gold, fading only slightly while retaining warmth and a subtle golden shimmer on petal edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, understated fragrance with a yellow-fruity character; scent detectable at close range rather than across the garden, making it a pleasant companion near paths and seating without overwhelming other plant aromas.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally limited due to double flowers; where formed, hips are small, spherical, orange-red and around 6–10 mm in diameter, adding modest late-season interest without heavy fruit display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from standard preventative care in humid summers; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) in well-prepared soil.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with improved, free-draining soil; prefers regular deadheading and occasional plant protection; spacing 55–100 cm depending on use, with recommended densities around 2.4–2.7 plants per square metre.
ADSON VON MELK™ offers long-season golden colour, a compact, bushy habit and dependable own-root longevity in family gardens and smart front spaces, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek lasting structure with modest upkeep.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ADSON VON MELK™ – yellow floribunda bedding rose - Delbard
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Compact, goose-foot-shaped bud with a radiant deep-yellow surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are golden yellow, the inner ones a slightly paler lemon yellow, with a clear, uniform colouring.
Full Bloom:
Uniform deep yellow with a subtle golden shimmer on the petal edges.
Before Fading:
The yellow tone fades, but retains its warm character.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep golden yellow only slightly fades, and even in the final stage it retains its warm yellow character.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only poorly, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit their appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double (26–39-petalled) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
