Bedding rose

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Ducat™

Mella®

BOZducabor – Biljana Božanić Tanjga

Vibrant, clear mid‑yellow tone with a golden character. - flower bed shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet character

– Compact, bushy habit suits beds and edging
– Vibrant golden-yellow blooms with soft fading
– Reliable repeat-flowering ensures long display
– Dense, glossy dark foliage adds contrast
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust
Special feature: Simple open flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Refined forms – Horticultural expertise
Ducat™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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DUCAT™ – yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Tanjga

Golden blooms of DUCAT™ bring a clear, vivid yellow focus to small British gardens, forming a compact, bushy shrub that remains tidy without intricate pruning. Its reliably repeat-flowering habit gives continuous colour through summer, while naturally good health keeps maintenance minimal, even where damp spells and fluctuating weather demand solid disease resistance. As an own-root rose it settles deeply and lives long, building a stable, balanced bush that regenerates well after winter and rough weather, so you can enjoy dependable structure and bloom display with straightforward, family‑garden care.


Ducat™ rose with a very delicate, sweet fragrance.
Ducat™ shown in several opening stages, from golden bud to soft yellow bloom.
Closed bud of Ducat™ with an intense golden-yellow colour.
Single-flowered Ducat™ with an open centre and 5–12 petals.

Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden focal bed The vivid yellow flowers stand out against brick and paving, creating a clear focal point near the front door. Its compact, bushy habit stays neat in smaller beds, giving structure without overshadowing other plants, ideal for first-time rose buyers and beginners.
Low edging along paths Even height and dense foliage make this rose well suited to edging drives or garden paths. Regular repeat flowering ensures a bright, welcoming line of colour through the warmer months with little need for complicated clipping, appealing to busy homeowners.
Small group planting in cottage-style borders Planting three to five together gives a rounded, full effect, with clustered blooms creating a generous sweep of yellow among perennials. Own-root growth gradually knits plants into a long-lived, cohesive group, reassuring style-conscious cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Mixed bed with shrubs and evergreens The dark, glossy foliage contrasts well with small hollies or euonymus, while the open, insect-friendly flowers encourage bees among other shrubs. Low maintenance needs mean the bed stays attractive without frequent interventions, ideal for time-pressed garden owners.
Feature rose in large containers In a 40–50 litre pot it forms a tidy, rounded shrub, allowing bright colour on patios and hardstanding where soil is poor or compacted. Regular repeat blooming and self-cleaning flowers keep containers looking smart with modest effort, suiting balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Children’s and family play gardens The moderate height and compact spread fit easily around lawns and play areas, adding colour without creating overpowering thickets. Open, pollinator-friendly flowers attract bees and butterflies, helping make wildlife more visible and engaging for younger families.
Low-maintenance rose border High resistance to common rose diseases reduces the need for spraying or complex routines, so a row of these can deliver colour with straightforward seasonal care. Own-root resilience helps the plants recover from pruning, satisfying practical, low-input rose keepers.
Year-round structural planting in small gardens A compact, bushy framework and dense foliage give reliable shape across the year, even when not in flower. Over the first few seasons it builds from strong roots to a fully formed shrub that anchors small borders, supporting long-term planning for garden planners.

Styling ideas

  • Golden-ribbon – run a low line of DUCAT™ along a front path, paired with dwarf euonymus for year-round structure – for homeowners wanting a bright but tidy welcome.
  • Cottage-glow – mix small groups with Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ so yellow blooms play against rich foliage – for cottage-border lovers seeking colour contrast without fuss.
  • Patio-jewel – plant one shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with gravel mulch to highlight its compact form – for balcony and terrace gardeners wanting easy impact.
  • Wildlife-edge – edge lawns with DUCAT™ and informal perennials to draw bees to its open flowers – for families aiming to support pollinators in a simple way.
  • Neat-hedge – line a drive with evenly spaced plants to form a low, structured hedge of yellow bloom – for busy urban gardeners who prefer clean lines and low upkeep.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Shrub rose, commercial bed rose type; registered as BOZducabor, marketed as Ducat™ Mella® BOZducabor, from the Mella® collection, exhibition category shrub rose.
Origin and breeding Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for PhenoGeno Roses, parentage unknown; registered 2016, introduced 2020 via PhenoGeno Roses in Serbia and the Netherlands.
Growth and structural characteristics Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 35–55 cm in height and spread, densely clothed in dark green, glossy foliage, moderately thorny stems, good for beds or edging.
Flower morphology Single, flat blooms with around 5–12 petals, medium-sized at roughly 4–7 cm, carried in clusters; reliably repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush in season.
Colour data and phenology Vibrant mid-yellow with golden character; buds intense golden yellow, opening sun yellow then softening to buttery yellow while remaining yellow-toned until petal fall.
Fragrance and aroma Very weak fragrance with a delicately sweet character; scent is barely noticeable in the garden, so colour and form are the primary ornamental features.
Hip characteristics Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips around 6–10 mm across, adding a subtle seasonal accent without significantly affecting flowering performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness Classified as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7), suitable for exposed, colder UK garden positions.
Horticultural recommendations Best in sunny beds or containers; low maintenance with minimal interventions, recommended spacing 35–70 cm depending on use, attractive to bees thanks to open flower form.

DUCAT™ Mella® BOZducabor offers compact growth, bright repeat-flowering display and reliable disease resistance on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy, enduring garden feature.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: DUCAT™ – yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Tanjga
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:23.06.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [427] 80-012 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the old gold coin "ducat", indicating the variety's vivid golden-yellow colour.
Cultivar Synonym: Ducat Mella®
Current Trade Name: Ducat™ Mella® BOZducabor
Rose Group: Shrub
Commercial Type: flower bed shrub rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose
Collection: Mella®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PhenoGeno Roses (Serbia; Netherlands)
Breeder: Biljana Božanić Tanjga
Breeding Company / Institution: PhenoGeno Roses (Temerin, Serbia / Grubbenvorst, the Netherlands)
Breeding Year: -, before 2016
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.1-1.8ft (35-55 cm)
Spread: 1.1-1.8ft (35-55 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy, compact
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: According to the descriptions, some of the fully open blooms shed naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning is probably good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 5–12
Flower Fullness: single-flowered
Flower Shape: flat
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: MY RHS code: 12A (outer), 13A (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is reliably repeat-flowering, with an abundant second bloom.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow
Flower Colour Description: Vibrant, clear mid‑yellow tone with a golden character.
Closed Bud: Intense golden yellow, barely lightening towards the tip of the bud.
Newly Opened Flower: Sun yellow, with the shade slightly deepening towards the throat.
Full Bloom: Uniform, bright medium yellow, slightly paler on the undersides of the petals.
Before Fading: Fading to a buttery yellow, it lightens to a softer yellow shade.
Colour Fading Description: Upon opening, the intense golden-yellow, bright mid‑yellow tone gradually fades to a buttery yellow, with the yellow base colour remaining until the end of flowering.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose
Fragrance Character: delicately sweet character
Pollinator Attraction: The single, open flower form and readily accessible stamens attract bees and butterflies.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its simple, open flowers make it especially pollinator-friendly.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: orange-red
Hip Comment: An occasionally produced, spherical, orange‑red rose hip 6–10 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 45 cm, for hedging 35 cm, as a specimen 70 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 4,9 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 5,7 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: preferably in a sunny spot
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.
Primary Uses: beds, edging, container-grown, insect-friendly

Comments

Strengths: Refined forms – Horticultural expertise
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DUCAT™ – yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Tanjga
Vibrant, clear mid‑yellow tone with a golden character. - flower bed shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet character
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Inflorescence: clustered Height: 1.1-1.8ft (35-55 cm) Flower shape: flat Winter hardiness: - yellow - PhenoGeno Roses (Serbia; Netherlands) flower bed shrub rose - Flower size: !- Flower size: !- - Height: 1.1-1.8ft (35-55 cm) Height: 1.1-1.8ft (35-55 cm) - Flower fullness: single-flowered Ducat™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium silver Biljana Božanić Tanjga

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Care guide

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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PharmaRosa Ltd.
Company registration number: 01-09-717479
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