FELINA – yellow bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA®
Picture a sheltered coastal veranda where the air feels salty and freshly windy, and compact, golden blooms of FELINA glow against dark green foliage, offering reassuring stability even where breezes test a garden’s anchorage and drainage. This own‑root floribunda rose settles in steadily, with roots building in the first season, stronger shoots in the second, and full bedding impact by the third, rewarding you with clusters of medium, cup‑shaped flowers in changing golden tones. Ideal for small family gardens and balcony pots of at least 40–50 litres, its compact habit and strong, fruity fragrance bring an easy, seaside‑holiday feel without demanding expert care.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small coastal front gardens |
The compact habit (around 25–40 cm high and wide) slips easily into modest front beds or shingle strips, creating cheerful yellow colour without overpowering narrow spaces; convenient for beginners and busy homeowners. |
| Containers on verandas and patios |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, FELINA forms a low, dense mound that anchors well in breezy spots and is easy to water and feed regularly, suiting those who prefer pots to digging new beds, including coastal veranda-owners. |
| Low bedding and edging schemes |
Regular clusters of medium, double flowers give a neat, continuous edging line along paths or terraces, echoing traditional bedding displays while staying small enough for easy trimming, ideal for relaxed but tidy gardeners. |
| Scented seating corners |
The strong, fruity, long‑lasting fragrance makes a notable impact around a bench or bistro set, where you can enjoy the scent at close range without tending tall shrubs, perfect for evening‑tea and weekend‑pause rose-lovers. |
| Coastal-style mixed planting |
Performs reliably in sites where good drainage and firm anchoring matter in blustery weather, pairing smoothly with sea kale, Festuca and Lavandula for an easy coastal look, reassuring for wind‑exposed beginners. |
| Long-season family borders |
Remontant flowering with a generous second flush keeps the border bright from early summer well into the season, giving families something cheerful to come home to without constant replanting, ideal for time‑pressed families. |
| Low‑maintenance planting plans |
Moderate disease resistance and medium care needs suit gardeners who can manage occasional watering, feeding and light protection but do not want demanding shrubs, well matched to realistically busy owners. |
| Long-lived, stable plantings |
As an own‑root rose it ages without graft‑union worries, recovering more easily from winter or pruning and holding its form for years, a reassuring choice for those planning durable, settled gardens and thoughtful planners. |
Styling ideas
- Harbour-Edge Border – Line a front path with FELINA and blue Festuca to echo sea and sand tones – for coastal-style lovers who enjoy a simple, tidy welcome.
- Tea-on-the-Deck – Plant three in a 50 litre tub with dwarf Lavandula for scent layers around a bistro set – for veranda users who relax outdoors after work.
- Sunlit Shingle Patch – Dot FELINA through a light shingle bed with sea kale to mimic a soft dune feel – for gardeners turning problem corners into bright features.
- Family-Friendly Scent Nook – Group five plants near a bench to form a low, fragrant hedge – for households wanting impact at child height without tall thorns.
- Compact Cottage Drift – Mix FELINA with creeping Gypsophila repens for yellow-and-white drifts in small borders – for beginners who like romantic colour with little fuss.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
FELINA – yellow bedding floribunda rose, pharmaROSA® collection; floribunda shrub / bed rose type with compact habit, supplied as a 2‑litre own‑root plant for garden and container use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Hungary by pharmaROSA® around 2002; precise parentage and breeder records are not available, but selection focused on compact bedding use and strong yellow flower colour. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, low shrub typically 25–40 cm in height and spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; well suited to bedding, edging and container planting schemes. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double cup-shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant, offering a reliable second flush under normal garden conditions with basic care. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright golden-yellow buds (RHS 65C–65D) open rich yellow, then fade through straw to creamy tones; colour retention is modest, but the changing shades add visual movement in beds. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Markedly sweet, fruity scent of strong intensity, noticeable even at short distance; fragrance tends to linger well on the blooms, making the variety attractive near seating areas and paths. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is usually low due to full double flowers and deadheading; where present, hips are small, egg-shaped, 6–9 mm in diameter, in an orange-red shade, with limited ornamental effect. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); moderate disease resistance, comparable to average roses, with routine care helping to manage common foliar issues. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers full sun, average watering with good drainage, and planting at 25–50 cm spacings; benefits from occasional feeding and basic plant protection to maintain foliage health and flowering. |
FELINA – yellow bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® offers compact coastal-friendly growth, long-season fragrance and the stable, regenerative advantages of an own-root rose, making it a thoughtful choice for your next planting plan.
