Vivid, deep golden-yellow shade with a slightly warm tone. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, understated scented rose - light, yellow-fruity
– Vivid deep golden-yellow blooms with golden shimmer.
– Reliable remontant flowering, richly blooms again.
– Bushy, dense habit ideal for beds and hedges.
– Glossy, medium-green foliage gives tidy effect.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7 standard.
– Special feature: Mild, yellow-fruity fragrance adds a discreet charm to borders and parks.
Organised composition – Transparent processes
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
20,10 £
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ADSON VON MELK™ – yellow floribunda bedding rose
Golden clusters of flowers make ADSON VON MELK™ an easy way to bring cheerful colour to a family garden, especially where you want a neat, bushy shrub that simply fits in and performs. This floribunda from Delbard produces generous trusses of small, double, cup blooms in a vivid, long-lasting yellow that keeps its warm character even in full sun, helping beds and borders stay bright despite frequent rain and strong coastal breezes. The medium-tall, well-furnished plant forms a rounded, dense outline with glossy green foliage that reads as instantly tidy in typical front and around-the-house borders. As an own-root rose, it settles in steadily, building a reliable framework for long-term display; with sensible watering and feeding, you can expect roots to establish first, then strong new shoots, and by the third season a full, convincing ornamental presence. Its remontant flowering habit gives repeated flushes from summer onwards with only moderate care, and its manageable height and footprint mean you can use one to five plants for relaxed yet orderly cottage-style schemes that stay easy to look after for busy beginners.
Dense, glossy medium-green foliage of Adson von Melk™.
Close-up of the densely thorned stems of Adson von Melk™.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed along a path
The compact, bushy habit and dense foliage create a well-defined line that looks kept without constant trimming. Repeated flushes of small golden-yellow blooms brighten the approach to the house and stay visually tidy as they age, ideal for low-effort kerb appeal for the homeowner.
Mixed cottage-style border near the house
Clusters of warm yellow flowers sit comfortably among perennials and traditional cottage plants, giving rhythm without dominating the scheme. Medium height and moderate spread allow easy pairing with lavender, hardy geraniums or chives, helping to create a soft, informal look that remains simple to manage for the cottage-gardener.
Small group planting in a family lawn border
Planting three to five bushes together gives a generous block of colour without needing a large bed. The consistent golden tone reads clearly from a distance, while the robust own-root structure supports long service life, so the group matures steadily into a stable, reliable feature for the planner.
Low, flowering hedge or boundary strip
Regular spacing along a boundary forms a loose hedge with an even top height and a continuous run of yellow trusses. Recommended hedge spacing makes planning straightforward, and moderate maintenance keeps it presentable through the season, suiting those who like structure but prefer simple routines as a hedge-user.
Specimen rose in a focal bed
As a solitary shrub, the upright, rounded frame and glossy leaves provide year-round structure, while the vivid yellow flowering draws the eye without needing elaborate underplanting. Own-root growth supports gradual thickening of the plant, creating a durable centrepiece appreciated by the long-term-minded gardener.
Park-style or shared communal planting
Medium disease resistance and remontant flowering support repeated colour in public or shared spaces where maintenance visits are limited. Recommended mass-planting distances simplify layout, and the ordered, bushy habit helps beds look intentionally designed, a practical option for the time-pressed organiser.
Raised bed on heavy clay soil
This variety performs best in a sunny, well-prepared position, and raised beds or improved soil help avoid waterlogging while making feeding and watering easier. Over three seasons it turns early root establishment into a fuller, more cohesive shrub, rewarding basic care from the clay-gardener.
Large decorative container on a patio
In a container of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, the compact yet tall habit creates a vertical accent of yellow trusses close to seating areas. Own-root growth adapts gradually to the pot environment, and routine feeding supports ongoing flowering, offering satisfying results for the busy balcony-owner.
Styling ideas
Sunlit edging – line a front path with evenly spaced plants for a bright, orderly yellow ribbon – ideal for homeowners wanting easy, classic frontage.
Cottage cluster – group three bushes with chives and baby’s-breath to soften the yellow with pinks and mauves – appealing to lovers of relaxed cottage charm.
Golden focal point – use a single shrub in a circular bed, underplanted with low sedum to highlight the warm blooms – suited to those wanting a simple but striking feature.
Family-friendly hedge – create a low dividing line between lawn and patio, where flowers sit above children’s eye level while keeping views open – good for families needing gentle structure.
Patio accent – plant one rose in a 50-litre terracotta pot beside outdoor seating for a vertical splash of colour close to the house – perfect for busy urban gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
ADSON VON MELK™ is a yellow bedding floribunda shrub rose from the Bed rose group, marketed by Delbard; commercial use focuses on garden and landscape planting rather than exhibition.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard in France and introduced in 2004, with floribunda breeding background; exact parentage is unknown but selected for bedding use and vivid yellow colouring.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium-tall, bushy shrub reaching about 110–150 cm high and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, glossy medium-green foliage and substantial prickles, forming an upright, rounded framework.
Flower morphology
Small, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters of three to five per stem; remontant habit provides an abundant second flush after the main summer flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Deep golden-yellow flowers with RHS 14B outer and 13B inner tones, opening from compact yellow buds; colour fades only slightly, retaining a warm, uniform yellow through most of the bloom life.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, mildly fruity-yellow fragrance of understated strength; scent is present at close range but not overpowering, making it suitable for paths, entrances and seating areas without dominating.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally low due to the double flower form; where produced, hips are small, spherical, 6–10 mm in diameter and orange-red, adding occasional late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium general disease resistance with moderate susceptibility to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) in well-drained soil.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with average to fertile, well-drained soil; plant 55–100 cm apart depending on use, apply moderate pruning, and provide periodic plant protection in high disease-pressure seasons.
ADSON VON MELK™ offers warm golden colour, a neat bushy habit and dependable repeat flowering on a durable own-root framework, making it a considered choice for long-lived, easy-care garden planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ADSON VON MELK™ – yellow floribunda bedding rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® 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.
