FELINA – yellow bedding floribunda rose - pharmaROSA®
Soft yellow blooms of FELINA bring a feeling of cheerful contentment to small Irish gardens, glowing even under grey skies and gentle rainfall. This compact floribunda forms a neat, low hedge or edging, ideal for cottage-style borders and Dublin front gardens where space is tight but impact matters. Clusters of medium, cup-shaped flowers appear in flushes all summer, offering generous repeat flowering with very little fuss. Strong, fruity fragrance drifts along the path on soft breezes, while glossy dark foliage underlines its healthy, long-lived presence. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, FELINA settles in reliably – roots in the first year, fuller shoots in the second, and by the third year a satisfying, stable display that fits effortlessly into everyday family life.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Low cottage-style front garden hedge |
Its compact 25–40 cm height and neat spread make FELINA perfect for a low, friendly front hedge that never overwhelms a narrow terrace border, giving an ordered look without formal clipping, especially suitable for the time-pressed beginner. |
| Colourful edging along a path or driveway |
Cluster-flowering heads of medium-sized, double blooms line a path with a soft golden glow, fading gently to cream rather than collapsing untidily, creating an inviting walkway that keeps its charm even on busy weekdays for the urban homeowner. |
| Feature group in a small family lawn |
Planted in a 50 cm triangle or square, FELINA forms a solid, rounded mound of yellow that reads clearly from the kitchen window, while its own-root vigour supports a long lifespan with minimal replacements, reassuring for the budget-aware family. |
| Mixed cottage border with perennials |
The generous remontant habit gives repeated flower flushes through a short Irish summer, bridging gaps between perennials so beds never look bare, while the compact habit avoids shading neighbours, helpful for the creatively minded hobbyist. |
| Perfumed seating corner or balcony edge |
Strong, long-lasting sweet-fruity scent concentrates beautifully in a sheltered nook, so even a single plant near a bench delivers a noticeable perfume, making everyday tea breaks outdoors more rewarding for the fragrance-loving gardener. |
| Container planting in large patio pots |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, FELINA’s compact root system and neat habit adapt well to patios where soil is poor or paved over, giving flexible colour without complex care, ideal for busy urban residents. |
| Low-maintenance family play garden |
Moderate disease resistance and average water needs mean straightforward care: a sunny spot, occasional feeding and routine pruning are usually enough for reliable flowering despite frequent showers and mild humidity, manageable for the casual gardener. |
| Long-term planting in established beds |
As an own-root shrub, FELINA regenerates reliably from its base after hard pruning or weather damage, keeping its shape and colour consistent for years and reducing replacement costs for the forward-planning owner. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – Run a wavy ribbon of FELINA along a front path, interspersed with Gypsophila repens ‘Knuddel’ for frothy white contrast – for those who love a soft, storybook cottage look.
- Sunshine-Patio – Plant FELINA in a 50 litre clay pot with trailing thyme to spill over the rim, placing it by a kitchen door – for cooks who like to snip herbs and enjoy fragrance together.
- Golden-Hedgelet – Line a low garden fence with close-spaced plants at 25–30 cm, underplanting with low catmint for a relaxed yet tidy mini-hedge – for families wanting structure without formal hedging.
- Soft-Frontage – In a narrow Dublin front garden, combine FELINA with a small Prunus laurocerasus ‘Miki’ and pale foxgloves for layered height – for terrace owners seeking privacy with gentle colour.
- Evening-Nook – Group three FELINA near a seating area with scented lavender and solar lanterns to catch the fruity fragrance on still nights – for evening relaxers who unwind outdoors after work.
Technical cultivar profile
| Attribute | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Felina Bedding rose pharmaROSA®; floribunda bedding rose in the floribunda/shrub group; feminine Latin name referring to the graceful, cat-like flower shape; commercial use focused on garden bedding. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Hungary in 2002, with unknown parentage and breeder recorded as pharmaROSA®; introduced and initially distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with registration and introduction years not formally documented. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub 25–40 cm high and wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; ideal for edging and bedding patterns in small gardens and for mass planting schemes. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized 4–7 cm, double, cup-shaped blooms borne in clusters; petal count generally 26–39; remontant habit providing a generous second flush after the main early-summer flowering period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright golden-yellow buds (RHS 65C/65D) open rich yellow with deeper centres, then fade to straw yellow and finally cream; overall colour retention modest, giving soft, blended tones as each cluster ages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting scent with a distinct sweet, fruity character that carries well in still air; fragrance remains noticeable even as individual blooms age, adding sensory value around paths and seating. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is sparse due to double flowers and routine deadheading; where not removed, small ovoid orange-red hips 6–9 mm may form, adding modest late-season interest without significant self-seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; average heat tolerance, needing watering in prolonged dry, warm spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; spacing 30 cm for mass, 25 cm for hedging or 50 cm as specimens; suitable for own-root container culture in larger pots, with periodic feeding and pruning. |
FELINA Bedding rose pharmaROSA® offers compact golden flowering, strong fragrance and long-term own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for low-effort Irish cottage and city gardens.
