Medium-saturated, pure lemon-yellow shade with a slight light-reflecting effect. - flowerbed shrub rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, citrus-scented
– Medium bushy shrub for versatile bedding use.
– Abundant remontant clusters for long-season colour.
– Refined very double, cup-shaped blooms.
– Fresh, citrus-scented fragrance, clearly perceptible.
– Good colour retention; sun fades to soft cream.
– Special feature: Distinctive pure lemon-yellow flowers deepen warmly towards the centre, giving luminous, multi-tonal effect in the border.
Origin guarantee – Uniform growth
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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SKEETER – lemon-yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Millington
Step out after rain to meet the Skeeter rose: a compact, bushy shrub that settles easily into small London front gardens, thriving even where clay soils need thoughtful drainage and planting space is tight. Its medium-height, upright growth makes it an excellent bedding and specimen rose, ideal for balancing paving, bins and railings with a soft, living structure in urban settings. Clusters of very double, cup-shaped blooms open in a glowing lemon shade, deepening towards warm gold in full flower and paling at the edges in strong sunlight, so the plant reads as lively and ever-changing across the season. A clear, citrus-fresh fragrance invites you to linger on the path, while moderately dense, dark green foliage keeps the plant looking composed between flushes. Grown on its own roots for a naturally long lifespan, it establishes steadily – roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, then full garden presence by the third – giving you reliable, low-fuss colour for many seasons ahead.
Skeeter shows a very double, cup-shaped bloom form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden bedding for terraced houses
The upright, bushy habit and 75–105 cm height suit narrow London front gardens, creating a structured, welcoming line of colour that stays below window level yet feels substantial for everyday family use, ideal for the busy urban garden owner.
Small specimen in a sustainable gravel garden
Steady, uniform growth and medium disease resistance allow Skeeter to perform as a focal shrub in low-input gravel or rainwater-fed beds, bringing order and calm without demanding constant care, reassuring for the beginner hobby gardener.
Mixed planting in heavy or clay-based soils
Its robust rootstock-free form and moderate vigour let it adapt well where clay needs improved structure and careful watering, rewarding modest soil preparation with many seasons of growth, attractive to the practical family gardener.
Rainwater-managed front gardens and downpipe beds
Skeeter copes with changeable British weather, lending upright structure and scented colour beside soakaways or downpipe planters, where mindful drainage turns wet corners into features that evolve beautifully, appealing to the sustainability-focused homeowner.
Colour-focused flowerbed with long seasonal interest
Lemon-yellow, very double clusters repeat well through the season, with petals shifting from fresh to pastel and then pale, so the bed never feels flat or monotonous, particularly welcome for the colour-loving city gardener.
Own-root rose for long-term family gardens
Being on its own roots, the shrub rebuilds from the base after hard pruning or winter damage, keeping its shape and flower quality consistent over many years, which suits the long-term-minded garden owner.
Medium-care rose for time-pressed enthusiasts
With medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance, Skeeter fits gardeners happy to do an occasional tidy and health check but not weekly interventions, balancing effort and reward for the busy but enthusiastic gardener.
Large container planting on patios or balconies
Its compact spread and upright habit make it suitable for substantial containers of at least 40–50 litres, where good drainage and regular watering create an easy-care feature by the door, especially convenient for the space-conscious balcony owner.
Styling ideas
Lemon-Path Border – Line a narrow front path with Skeeter and underplant with soft grasses to guide visitors through a scented, glowing walkway – ideal for urban homeowners wanting charm from a slim strip of soil.
Gravel-Courtyard Calm – Combine Skeeter with Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ and slate mulch for a low-input, rainwater-friendly courtyard that feels airy yet anchored – suited to time-poor garden owners.
Pastel-Front Mix – Pair Skeeter with clustered bellflower and blue globe thistle in a small bed for gentle contrast between lemon, blue and lilac – perfect for those seeking a soft, “girly” London frontage.
Container-Focus – Plant a single Skeeter in a 50-litre pot flanked by herbs such as sage or lavender to frame a doorway with fragrance and structure – appealing to balcony and patio gardeners.
Neighbour-Friendly Hedge – Use Skeeter at 55–60 cm spacing along a low front boundary, weaving in nepeta at the base to soften edges while keeping sight-lines open – good for sociable, street-facing homes.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Skeeter (registered as MILske) is a shrub-type bed rose for garden use; exhibition category bush rose, with verified cultivar authenticity and premium silver quality rating for reliable performance.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Warren Millington in Australia from ‘Charles Austin’ × ‘Bamako’, registered 2012 and introduced in 2014 via European and Australian nurseries, giving a modern shrub rose with stable, traceable origin.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 75–105 cm tall and 55–85 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, ideal for bedding, low hedging and small-garden structure.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, medium-sized at roughly 4–7 cm, produced in clusters and repeating well through the season, with an abundant second flush under average garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Medium-saturated lemon-yellow flowers (RHS 8A–8B) open fresh and sparkling, deepen to warm golden tones at full bloom, then pale at the edges and may become almost white in strong sun, giving dynamic colour shifts.
Fragrance and aroma
Clearly scented with a medium-strength, fresh citrus fragrance that is noticeable on still days and after rainfall, enhancing paths and seating areas without becoming overpowering in compact urban gardens.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest but not produced in heavy quantities, so ornamental effect remains focused on the flowers.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 and hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b), with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and balanced feeding in damp, high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; plant 55–60 cm apart in beds or hedges, or singly at about 1 m, maintaining with annual pruning, occasional pest checks and mulch to support steady, long-term growth.
Skeeter Bedding rose MILske offers compact, citrus-scented lemon blooms, adaptable small-garden structure and the secure, regenerative value of an own-root rose; a thoughtful choice if you want durable colour with modest care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SKEETER – lemon-yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Millington
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The word "Skeeter" is an Anglo‑American slang form of "mosquito" and was likely adopted as a playful nickname in the cultivar's name.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (40+ petal) blooms attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the dense, fully double flower form obscures the stamens, reducing access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its strongly double flowers conceal the stamens; 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.
