ANGIE – cream‑yellow bedding floribunda rose – Delbard
Imagine returning from a blustery beach walk to sit behind a fragrant windbreak, sheltered by creamy, citrus-scented blooms that flower for months with reassuring regularity. ANGIE settles quickly, its compact structure ideal for smaller coastal gardens and verandas where space and shelter both matter. This own-root shrub builds a dependable framework beneath the surface, promising a long-lived, easily managed presence that shrugs off common rose diseases with calm resilience. Over a few seasons it moves from quiet establishment to confident volume, rewarding light, sensible watering on well-managed coastal clay with bright, uplifting fragrance.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda in large containers |
ANGIE’s compact, upright habit fits comfortably into 40–50 litre tubs, giving fragrant shelter for chairs and tables without overwhelming the space. Own-root vigour builds a long-lived framework that copes well with cool maritime breezes for coastal-style beginners. |
| Front garden path or shingle border |
The moderate height and tidy outline frame pathways neatly, while pale cream-yellow flowers stay bright even on cloudy days. Its disease resistance keeps foliage clean beside drives and pavements with minimal spraying or fuss for busy homeowners. |
| Small family garden feature bed |
Planted as a small group, ANGIE creates a billow of repeat-flowering colour that anchors the family garden without demanding expert pruning. Own-root growth means gradual thickening year by year and easy recovery if stems are damaged for low-maintenance gardeners. |
| Mixed coastal-style planting with grasses |
The fresh cream and peach tones pair naturally with silvery Festuca, sea kale or soft blue perennials, giving a relaxed, beach-inspired look. Good structural branching helps the rose hold its own among swaying grasses and perennials for informal-planting enthusiasts. |
| Sheltered terrace seating corner |
A small group beside a bench or bistro set provides a perfumed screen without taking much ground. Strong citrus fragrance is best enjoyed close-up, and the compact habit keeps blooms at an easy height for everyday enjoyment for tea-on-the-terrace lovers. |
| Low, fragrant hedge or informal divider |
Regular spacing creates a low, scented boundary between lawn and gravel, or along a drive. The naturally upright yet bushy framework and self-cleaning flowers reduce deadheading time while still looking neat from the street for practical garden planners. |
| Clay-based coastal garden beds |
With improved drainage, ANGIE roots well into heavier soils, its own-root system anchoring it securely through winter winds and blustery showers. This supports stable growth and reliable flowering once established over several seasons for weather-exposed plots. |
| Beginner’s first rose in a small plot |
The combination of disease resistance, remontant flowering and modest size keeps care straightforward: light pruning, sensible watering and patience as roots build in year one, top growth expands in year two and full garden impact arrives by year three for first-time rose owners. |
Styling ideas
- Beach-Veranda Border – line ANGIE along a shingle strip with sea kale and Festuca for a soft, maritime windbreak – ideal for coastal-style lovers wanting easy structure.
- Tea-Corner Trio – plant three roses in 50 litre tubs around a small bistro set to create an intimate, citrus-scented nook – perfect for veranda owners who enjoy quiet afternoon tea.
- Creamy-Cottage Mix – weave ANGIE through soft Achillea and calamint for a light, cottage feel that still stays compact and manageable – suited to hobby gardeners with limited space.
- Fragrant-Low Hedge – space plants closely along a path or driveway to form a low, perfumed divider that looks tidy with little clipping – good for families wanting order without hard edging.
- Clay-Garden Anchor – give ANGIE the best-drained spots in heavier soils to create reliable, upright focal clumps that tie mixed borders together – useful for gardeners working with challenging clay.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as DELchacré, marketed as ANGIE Grands Parfums DELchacré, also known in exhibitions as Téléthon; part of the Grands Parfums fragrant shrub and bedding rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, breeding completed 2003 and registered the same year; introduced commercially by Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in 2005, representing their scented shrub and bedding breeding line. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; naturally rounded habit well suited to borders and small gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with around 26–39 petals, typically carried in clusters; repeat-flowering through the season with a generous second flush, and good self-cleaning of spent petals to maintain appearance. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-yellow base colour with a soft peachy-yellow centre; buds open pastel cream with brighter centres, then fade to off-white with only faint peach tones, giving a gentle, luminous effect under varied light conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly scented variety with a fresh, citrusy character typical of modern perfumed roses; fragrance is most noticeable near seating areas or paths and adds considerable sensory value in small domestic gardens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms hips only occasionally; when present they are small, ovoid, orange-red fruits about 12–18 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season interest without significantly affecting repeat flowering performance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classed as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3) with moderate heat tolerance provided watering is maintained in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low-maintenance border and specimen rose, also suitable for cutting; prefers well-drained soil, tolerates partial shade, and benefits from spacing of 35–75 cm depending on use, with 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for mass planting. |
ANGIE Grands Parfums DELchacré offers compact, long-season fragrance with clean, healthy foliage, and its own-root form builds lasting, easily renewed structure in family gardens and coastal spaces, making it a considered choice for relaxed outdoor living.
