LEMON™ – creamy yellow flower-bed floribunda rose - Tanjga
With its softly tinted blooms and light, fruity scent, LEMON™ brings easy-going charm to Irish cottage borders and Dublin front gardens, even where summers are cool and humid. Clusters of large, cupped flowers repeat generously from early season onwards, giving months of relaxed colour without demanding expert skills. On its own-root system, this rose develops steadily into a bushy, long-lived structure, rebuilding itself if cut back and keeping its ornamental value year after year. Plant once, then enjoy the gradual rhythm of strong roots, maturing shoots and, by the third year, full garden presence. Its moderately thorny, mid-green foliage frames the creamy blooms, while medium disease resistance keeps upkeep manageable for busy urban gardeners.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden flower bed by the path |
The bushy 60–90 cm habit and 50–75 cm spread make LEMON™ ideal for a welcoming flower bed along a front path, where you can appreciate its medium-strength, fruity fragrance as you come and go. Clustered, cupped blooms bring reliable colour without complex pruning, suiting beginners. |
| Mixed cottage-style border |
Dense, mid-green foliage and long, remontant flowering let this rose hold its own among perennials in a relaxed, “girly” cottage mix. It partners beautifully with airy grasses and old-fashioned favourites, keeping structure and repeat blossom in a border that still feels informal for hobby-gardeners. |
| Small family back garden seating area |
The combination of clearly perceptible scent and generous flower size makes LEMON™ a charming choice near a seating area, where children and adults can enjoy close-up flowers without a forest of thorns. Regular deadheading and light trimming are all that is needed for busy-owners. |
| Own-root hedge or row along a low fence |
Planted at about 50 cm, LEMON™ forms a softly formal low hedge, with massed creamy clusters that read clearly from the street. The own-root form supports long lifespan and recovery after harder pruning, making a dependable boundary feature for homeowners. |
| Feature plant in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage and quality compost, this floribunda becomes a standout feature for a doorstep or patio, repeating its flowering in flushes. Own-root resilience helps it cope with pot life, provided watering stays consistent for balcony-gardeners. |
| Rain-touched “walk-through” bed near the door |
LEMON™ suits a short daily walk out in light rain, where its creamy tones and fruity fragrance feel fresh rather than overpowering. In cool, damp Irish conditions with frequent showers and soft Atlantic light, its sturdy clusters remain attractive for contemplative nature-lovers. |
| Long-season colour anchor in a small garden |
The remontant habit, with a particularly abundant second flush, lets LEMON™ act as a colour anchor beside plants that peak briefly. As its own-root system matures—roots first, then stronger top growth, then full display—it rewards patient planners. |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
Large, very double 7–10 cm flowers on cluster stems are excellent for cutting, offering soft colour transitions from peach-yellow to cream for relaxed kitchen-table arrangements. Occasional plant protection and deadheading keep stems coming for flower-enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – Plant a loose ribbon of LEMON™ along a front path, underplanting with Irish moss and spring cinquefoil for a soft, storybook entrance – ideal for romantic front-garden owners.
- Pastel-Pocket – Tuck one or two bushes into a small city bed with lavender and low grasses to give gentle colour and scent without visual clutter – perfect for busy urban households.
- Patio-Centrepiece – Use a single own-root plant in a 50 litre tub, edged with trailing stonecrop, to create a low-maintenance focal point near a favourite chair – suited to container-focused gardeners.
- Soft-Hedge – Line a low fence with evenly spaced plants for a creamy, flowering hedge that frames the garden without feeling formal – good for families wanting soft boundaries.
- Cutting-Corner – Group three plants at 55 cm spacing beside a veg patch to supply repeat-flowering stems for jugs and vases indoors – aimed at home florists and allotment keepers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub rose; registered as BOZvaz011, marketed as Lemon™ Art Vaza® BOZvaz011, a flowerbed floribunda rose in the Rósra bhláthchlóis commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga of PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage not disclosed, breeding year 2018, with introduction and registration dates not fully documented. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub reaching about 60–90 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, well-filled garden shrub. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cupped flowers with over 40 petals, in clusters on floribunda-type stems; large 7–10 cm blooms, remontant with a particularly abundant second flowering flush in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-yellow to peach-yellow tones, buds apricot-yellow, fading through creamy ivory to near bone white with a pale yellow centre; colour retention modest, creating gentle tonal shifts as blooms age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength scent clearly perceptible at close range, described as a delicately fruity, honeyed aroma, adding sensory interest in seating areas and along frequently used garden paths. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally produces ellipsoidal orange-red hips, about 10–15 mm across; hips are ornamental rather than prolific, adding small late-season accents if spent blooms are left uncut. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Winter hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic rose hygiene and monitoring. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; moderate maintenance, including deadheading and occasional plant protection. Recommended spacing 50–90 cm depending on hedge, mass planting or specimen use. |
LEMON™ offers long-season, creamy colour, medium fruity fragrance and compact bushy growth on a resilient own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for those seeking dependable beauty with modest effort.
