ANGIE – cream‑yellow bedding floribunda rose – Delbard
Fragrant and generously flowering, Angie settles into family gardens as a compact, reliable border rose that copes well with breezy, rain‑prone sites and typical British soils, especially where heavier ground benefits from careful drainage. Its compact habit keeps paths and front‑garden edges neat, while glossy foliage and self‑cleaning blooms reduce the need for deadheading and constant tidying. As an own‑root plant it is naturally durable, building up a stable framework that rebounds from pruning and minor weather damage over the years. You can expect a calm development rhythm – roots first, then top growth, and by the third year a full display of ornamental impact. The strong citrus‑fresh perfume brings classic romance to small gardens, yet care remains reassuringly simple for time‑pressed or less experienced gardeners.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front‑garden feature by the entrance path |
Angie’s strong, fresh citrus scent and generously double blooms create a welcoming feel right by the front door without demanding complex care. Its repeat flowering ensures interest across the season with minimal deadheading, giving early success to beginners. |
| Low, tidy border along drives or paths |
The compact, upright habit and moderate height make a neat edging that stays within bounds, ideal for narrow side gardens and front paths. Plants knit into a low hedge when spaced correctly, suiting owners who enjoy orderly spaces yet remain busy householders. |
| Small mixed bed in a family back garden |
Consistent repeat flowering and good disease resistance provide a long season of colour among perennials and shrubs, without constant spraying or fuss. The rose gradually integrates into cottage‑style plantings, working well for aesthetically focused but time‑limited gardeners. |
| Cutting patch corner for home bouquets |
Large, double, cream‑yellow flowers with a soft apricot blush and strong fragrance make appealing stems for the house. Reliable rebloom means you can cut without stripping the garden of colour, which suits home makers who like simple, home‑grown arrangements. |
| Small group planting for focal impact |
Planting three to five plants together produces a concentrated block of scented colour, with self‑cleaning blooms keeping the display presentable between visits. This offers high visual reward from a compact footprint, ideal for design‑minded but practical owners. |
| Part‑shaded side garden or near taller shrubs |
Angie tolerates partial shade better than many roses, so it copes near fences, sheds or taller planting where sunlight hours are limited. The plant maintains healthy, glossy foliage and still flowers well, rewarding space‑constrained urban gardeners. |
| Large patio container or courtyard pot |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Angie’s compact stature and upright habit adapt well, giving scented colour close to seating areas. Own‑root vigour and resilience help it handle the more variable moisture of pots, reassuring balcony and terrace owners. |
| Informal hedge or row in exposed, rainy sites |
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, together with a sturdy, upright framework, means Angie holds its own where wind and frequent showers might trouble fussier roses, especially if heavier soils are improved for drainage, supporting low‑maintenance focused families. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑border – Combine Angie with blue calamint and soft pink achillea for a relaxed, pastel cottage edge that still reads as tidy – ideal for lovers of classic front‑garden charm.
- Scented‑welcome – Plant a short row by the front path, repeating Angie at regular intervals so fragrance greets you daily – suited to busy professionals wanting instant uplift.
- Compact‑hedge – Use close spacing to create a low, cream‑yellow hedge defining driveways or play‑lawn edges – good for families wanting structure without high maintenance.
- Patio‑centre – Place a single Angie in a large clay pot surrounded by gravel and low herbs so fragrance and colour focus around outdoor seating – perfect for small‑space urban gardeners.
- Soft‑contrast – Pair Angie with a dwarf smoke bush for deep purple foliage contrast that highlights the rose’s creamy blooms – attractive for design‑conscious owners seeking gentle drama.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as DELchacré, marketed as Angie Grands Parfums DELchacré, with Téléthon® as ARS exhibition name; part of the Grands Parfums fragrant shrub and bedding range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, 2003; introduced by Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in 2005. Parentage is not published, but selection focused on fragrance, garden performance and disease resistance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub around 85–115 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage. Moderately thorny shoots; maintains a bushy, rounded outline suitable for borders and small hedges. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup‑shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, borne in clusters. Remontant, with a notably abundant second flush in summer, then further repeat blooms given adequate water and nutrition. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream‑yellow flowers, RHS 158C and 23A tones; pastel cream outer petals with warmer peach‑yellow centres. Blooms pale gently to off‑white in sun while retaining a soft apricot hint, giving a nuanced, multi‑stage colour effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, fresh, citrusy perfume characteristic of the Grands Parfums collection. Well‑scented in both garden and vase, with fragrance noticeable at a short distance in still air, particularly around seating or entrance areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip production is light; occasional small, ovoid, orange‑red hips around 12–18 mm may form later in the season. These are mainly ornamental and do not significantly detract from repeat flowering or garden display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, generally hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b). Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Tolerates summer heat but benefits from watering through extended dry spells for best performance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to borders, low hedging, specimens and cutting. Plant 45 cm apart for bedding, 35 cm for hedges, 75 cm as specimens; around 5 plants/m². Responds well to standard spring pruning and light deadheading where desired. |
ANGIE – cream‑yellow bedding floribunda rose – Delbard rewards you with strong citrus fragrance, compact repeat flowering and resilient own‑root growth that matures steadily, making it a thoughtful choice for long‑term family gardens.
