ANGIE – cream‑yellow bedding floribunda rose – Delbard
If You dream of a softly glowing front garden that stays welcoming through changeable Irish summers, ANGIE surrounds You with creamy light, fresh citrus fragrance and quietly reliable colour. Bred by Delbard for strong scent and compact habit, this floribunda shrub repeats its blooms generously, even when summers are short and skies unsettled by soft Atlantic breezes and regular rainfall. The glossy dark foliage is notably healthy, so day‑to‑day maintenance is minimal – a good choice when You want cottage‑garden charm without constant spraying or deadheading. As an own‑root rose, it settles in steadily, its first year building roots, the second year filling with shoots, and by the third year offering full, lasting impact in Your family garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style front garden border |
ANGIE’s compact upright habit and repeat flowering make it ideal for a low, welcoming border along a path or gate, giving months of scented blooms without complex pruning, particularly appreciated by the beginner. |
| Terraced-house entrance planting |
The neat 85–115 cm height fits small Dublin front spaces, where its creamy-yellow flowers and glossy foliage look refined rather than overpowering, supporting a calm, tidy feel for the busy-owner. |
| Low, fragrant hedge |
Planted at 35 cm intervals, ANGIE forms a softly structured, scented hedge that defines boundaries while remaining easy to manage, suiting the needs of the family-gardener. |
| Feature rose in a mixed bed |
Used as a specimen at about 75 cm spacing, its strong citrus fragrance and large double blooms offer a gentle focal point that complements cottage perennials, delighting the fragrance-lover. |
| Cut-flower corner by the patio |
The long-stemmed, double, 7–10 cm blooms are excellent for cutting, bringing their fruity scent indoors while the plant self-cleans outside, suiting the practical homeowner. |
| Low-maintenance family garden scheme |
High resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps foliage attractive with little intervention, so even with limited time You can rely on healthy growth, reassuring the time-poor. |
| Large container on a sheltered balcony |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, ANGIE’s steady root-based vigour and remontant flowering give lasting structure and scent near seating areas, pleasing the urban gardener. |
| Resilient planting for exposed sites |
Its compact, upright framework and robust foliage cope well with unsettled coastal-type conditions, offering dependable colour and fragrance even where soft winds and frequent showers are common, encouraging the cautious newcomer. |
Styling ideas
- Soft-cottage ribbon – Weave ANGIE in a loose line with yarrow hybrids for a hazy, romantic border that flowers for months – ideal for the relaxed family-garden owner.
- Cream-and-copper focus – Pair with Cotinus ‘Lilla’ so the smoky burgundy foliage sets off the cream-yellow blooms – perfect for design-aware urban gardeners.
- Pastel-front welcome – Mix with lavender and low grasses along a front path to frame the doorway with gentle scent – suited to busy homeowners wanting impact with little work.
- Patio-scent pot – Plant a single ANGIE in a 50 litre terracotta container with soft blue Calamintha edging for evening fragrance – attractive to balcony and small-space gardeners.
- Structured-hedge charm – Create a low hedge, underplanting with spring bulbs for early colour that yields to summer roses – appealing to beginners who like clear, simple schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose ANGIE – cream-yellow, collection Grands Parfums; registered cultivar name DELchacré; trade name Angie Grands Parfums DELchacré; ARS exhibition name Téléthon. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Georges Delbard in France, breeding year 2003; parentage not disclosed. Introduced by Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in 2005 and registered in 2003 as part of their strongly scented shrub and bedding range. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub 85–115 cm tall, 40–60 cm spread. Moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage on moderately thorny stems. Good self-cleaning habit; spent petals usually fall without deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms, 26–39 petals, 7–10 cm across. Flowers in clusters with remontant behaviour, producing an abundant second flush and further blooms in suitable conditions throughout the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-yellow overall; ARS code ab, RHS 158C and 23A. Buds light cream with yellowish tip, opening to pastel cream outer petals and peach-yellow centre, then fading to softer off-white tones in bright sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, fresh citrus fragrance typical of scented shrub roses. Well-scented enough for seating areas or cutting for the house. Primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-focused due to its filled flower form. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid, orange-red hips 12–18 mm in diameter. Hip set is generally slight, so decorative fruiting is modest and does not dominate the plant’s overall ornamental effect in autumn. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Moderate heat tolerance; requires watering through extended dry periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to borders, low hedging, specimen and cut flowers. Plant at 45 cm for massing, 35 cm for hedges, 75 cm as specimen. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; performs in full sun or light partial shade. |
ANGIE – cream‑yellow bedding floribunda rose DELchacré offers strong citrus fragrance, reliable repeat flowering and healthy growth on a durable own-root framework; a thoughtful choice if You’d like lasting cottage charm with minimal fuss.
