JOLANDIA – light yellow bedding floribunda rose – Vissers
Step out to meet JOLANDIA on a soft, wet morning and you are greeted by clusters of luminous, light-yellow blooms and a fruity perfume that hangs in the damp air, a quietly joyful presence that shrugs off showers and breezes in our Irish climate with its good tolerance of wind, rain and cool summers. This compact, bushy shrub fits neatly into cottage-style beds and city-front borders, rewarding even light-touch care with an abundant second flush of flowers and strong, long-lasting scent. Its own-root form settles in steadily, building up from roots to top growth so that by the third season it feels thoroughly at home and ready to give years of reliable colour. Medium maintenance in practice means the occasional tidy and check for disease, rather than complicated regimes, making it a gentle introduction to rose-growing for beginners. The dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage sets off the pastel blooms beautifully, while the rounded, cup-shaped flowers hold their colour well as buds open from creamy white to soft yellow and then pale at the petal edges. Ideal for romantic, “girly” borders and Dublin terrace fronts, JOLANDIA is equally suited to a small flowerbed or a generous pot, where its upright, compact habit brings a sense of finished design without fuss.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front cottage-style flowerbed by the path |
The compact, upright, bushy habit and 55–75 cm height make it perfect for front-of-border planting where it will not swamp nearby perennials. Reliable remontant flowering with an abundant second flush keeps colour going through a short Irish summer, creating a welcoming, gently romantic feel for homeowners. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden |
Its neat spread of 40–60 cm fits beautifully into narrow urban strips and small gravel beds. The light-yellow, softly fading blooms read clearly even in muted city light, while medium maintenance means only occasional pest and disease checks. Own-root planting supports a long-lived, stable feature for busy. |
| Lightly shaded side border |
Suitable for partial shade, this floribunda still flowers well where sun is filtered for part of the day. The dense foliage remains attractive between flushes, and strong, deeply sweet scent carries further in still, shaded corners, bringing pleasure from path level up for gardeners. |
| Mixed cottage bed with herbs and perennials |
Cluster-flowered, very double blooms provide soft structure among airy companions such as calamint, dwarf wormwood and chives. The pastel palette and rounded, cup-shaped flowers blend easily into informal, “girly” cottage schemes, adding gentle rhythm and romance for nature-lovers. |
| Low flowering hedge along a lawn edge |
Planted at about 35 cm, Jolandia forms a low, upright hedge with repeated waves of colour. The medium, bushy density and moderate prickliness make a visually defined, but still family-friendly, boundary that stays neat with light pruning and occasional health checks for families. |
| Feature rose in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and mulching, the compact root system supports dense, mid-green foliage and large, 7–10 cm blooms at a convenient viewing height. Good heat and moderate drought tolerance suit bright doorsteps and patios where watering may be irregular for urbanites. |
| Small park or shared green space border |
Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance suit residential communal areas where staff time is limited. The clear, light-yellow colour and strong, long-lasting fragrance give high ornamental impact from a modest footprint, bringing everyday enjoyment to residents. |
| Informal mass planting in a family garden bed |
At 45 cm spacing, massed groups create a soft, billowing effect of pastel-yellow flowers that hold their colour well through changeable weather, including rainy, breezy spells typical of Atlantic-influenced gardens. Over the first three seasons it knits into a durable, own-root display for beginners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic Drift – Plant in loose groups with calamint and chives for a pastel, “girly” Irish cottage look, perfect for homeowners who like soft colour and scent.
- Terrace Welcome – One or two plants in a gravel strip by the railings give a calm, ordered front to a Dublin terrace, suiting busy urbanites seeking easy elegance.
- Herb-Edge Mix – Combine with dwarf wormwood and low herbs along a lawn edge for a gently structured, low hedge line that appeals to families wanting tidy but informal planting.
- Fragrant Corner Pot – Grow in a 40–50 litre container by a favourite seat so its strong, fruity perfume can be enjoyed up close by fragrance-focused gardeners.
- Soft-Yellow Ribbon – Repeat plant through a mixed border to link different beds with one harmonious, light-yellow tone, ideal for beginners aiming for a cohesive garden feel.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as VISilost, traded as Jolandia Bedding rose VISilost; shrub rose in exhibition terms, premium bronze merit rating, Rósra bhláthchlóis commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Martin Vissers in Belgium, breeding and introduction year 2017; parentage not recorded. Initially distributed by Jan Spek Rozen BV in the Netherlands for wider European garden use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub rose reaching about 55–75 cm in height, spreading 40–60 cm. Moderately thorny stems carry dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, forming a compact, well-filled plant in beds or larger pots. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, 7–10 cm, very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals. Flowers are produced in clusters on branching stems, with a remontant habit that gives repeated and abundant second flushes through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Light-yellow overall impression; ARS ly, RHS 155C outer and 4D inner petals. Buds creamy white with lemon tones, opening to pastel-yellow with creamy-white edges, petal margins fading nearly white while centres stay pale cream-yellow. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong and long-lasting scent, with a deeply sweet, fruity character. Fragrance is noticeable in still air and after rain, contributing significantly to the ornamental and sensory value of small gardens and patios. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse because of very double flowers; occasional spherical hips 8–12 mm across may form. Colour orange-red, RHS 43A, adding small seasonal accents without dominating the plant’s visual appeal. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, H7, Swedish zone 3). Heat and moderate drought tolerance good. Disease resistance moderate overall, with similar moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in well-prepared soil with good drainage; suits beds, borders, hedging and larger containers. Recommended spacing 35–70 cm depending on use, about 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for massing, with occasional pruning and health checks. |
JOLANDIA offers compact growth, repeated soft-yellow flowering and rich fragrance on a durable own-root plant that will steadily mature into a long-lived feature; an excellent choice if you would like reliable charm with modest care.
