FELIDAÉ™ – peach nostalgia rose – Schultheis & Bennett
Imagine stepping outside for a short walk under soft rain, the air filled with the fragrance of FELIDAÉ™, a romantic shrub rose whose very strong, classic damask perfume drifts along the path in Dublin terraces and cottage gardens alike. Its large rosette blooms, in creamy peach gradients from honey‑apricot to buttery ivory, bring a sense of nostalgia that flatters old stone, painted railings and front doors. This own‑root plant is bred for gradual renewal and a long, reliable life, steadily building a well‑branched, upright structure that becomes a characterful feature in your family garden. It repeats generously after its first flush, so you enjoy weeks of flowering even when summers are short and breezy along our coasts, where regular showers and mild air meet, echoing the feel of Atlantic light. Ideal where you want romance and presence from one carefully chosen specimen.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style front garden focal shrub |
The tall, upright habit and large, double rosette blooms create a traditional cottage look beside a gate, bay window or front path, with the rich damask scent greeting visitors at the door – ideal for the fragrance-loving homeowner. |
| Feature rose in a small city terrace bed |
Its strong perfume and nostalgic peach‑cream colouring give high impact in limited space, so a single bush can transform a compact terrace bed or shared front strip without needing a large planting scheme – perfect for the busy urban gardener. |
| Romantic mixed flowerbed with perennials |
The repeat flowering habit offers waves of colour through the season, weaving between catmints, salvias or Persicaria while you deadhead occasionally to keep blooms coming – suited to the relaxed cottage‑border enthusiast. |
| Cut-flower source beside patio or back door |
Long‑stemmed, large double flowers with a classic scent make excellent, nostalgic indoor bouquets, so a single shrub near your back door can supply vases for the kitchen and sitting room – appreciated by the scent-focused collector. |
| Specimen rose in a 40–50 litre container |
In a large, well‑drained pot of at least 40–50 litres, FELIDAÉ™ can shine on a sunny doorstep or balcony, its dark foliage and romantic blooms softening railings and paving – convenient for the space-conscious town-dweller. |
| Long-lived anchor plant in a family border |
As an own‑root shrub, it is capable of regenerating from the base after pruning or minor winter damage, maturing from root‑building in year one to fuller shoots in year two and a settled, showy form by year three – reassuring for the long-term planning gardener. |
| Scented seating area or garden bench backdrop |
Planted close to a favourite bench, the very strong, garden‑filling fragrance and repeated flushes of bloom turn short outdoor pauses into small daily rituals, even in changeable Irish weather – ideal for the relaxation-seeking resident. |
| Structured rose line in a narrow front strip |
The fairly upright, 100–150 cm framework and dense foliage can be spaced in a loose row, giving rhythm and privacy along a low wall, while the creamy‑peach flowers echo the soft light and regular showers of coastal Ireland – suited to the style-conscious neighbour. |
Styling ideas
- CottageCharm – Combine FELIDAÉ™ with lavender, catmint and foxgloves for a soft, romantic cottage look that highlights its rosette blooms and perfume – perfect for front-garden dreamers.
- TerraceGlow – Place one shrub in a generous terracotta pot beside a painted door, pairing with trailing ivy and small grasses to emphasise colour and scent – ideal for compact-city-space owners.
- PerfumedPath – Repeat‑plant along a short path with low-growing groundcovers so the fragrance and peach-cream flowers frame every step – great for families who enjoy evening strolls.
- HeritageMix – Weave among hardy perennials like Russian sage and geraniums to echo old walled gardens, letting the nostalgic blooms rise above a hazy understorey – suited to lovers of period style.
- BenchRetreat – Position one or two shrubs behind a simple wooden bench, underplant with spring bulbs so scent and colour unfold in layers through the year – ideal for quiet-moment seekers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
FELIDAÉ™ – peach nostalgia rose; Romantic rose collection; shrub Romantica type with heritage exhibition use and cut-flower potential; trade name Felidaé™ Romantic rose Schultheis & Bennett. |
| Origin and breeding |
Parentage recorded as ‘Mabel Morrison’ × ‘E.Y. Teas’; breeding attributed to Heinrich Schultheis and Henry Bennett in Germany; registration year noted as 2001 with historical links to 1882 breeding work. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub 100–150 cm high and 70–110 cm wide with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; weak self‑cleaning so spent blooms are best removed by light deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Large 7–10 cm double rosette flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly; repeat flowering with an abundant second flush given reasonable care; primarily ornamental with limited hip set due to fullness. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream and peach-hued gradient; apricot to butter‑yellow centre fading to cream and ivory edges; colour lightens further in strong sun; ARS code MP, RHS 57C outer and 57B inner, giving a soft, nostalgic appearance. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, classic damask, rose-scented fragrance that can fill a small garden area; particularly noticeable around paths, doors and seating spots; suitable where scent is a priority ornamental feature outdoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehip formation generally sparse because of the double flowers; where present, hips are spherical, red‑orange, around 9–15 mm in diameter, offering small late-season accents for detail-focused observers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7); heat and drought tolerance moderate, needing regular watering in dry spells; susceptible to key fungal diseases, so benefits from attentive protection regimes. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained but moisture-retentive soil; avoid prolonged drought and waterlogging; allow spacing of 65–100 cm depending on use; works in large containers, beds, hedging and for cutting. |
FELIDAÉ™ offers nostalgic peach-cream blooms, powerful damask fragrance and repeat flowering on an own-root shrub that matures steadily into a long-lived feature, making it a thoughtful choice if you value romance and lasting structure.
