Carte d'Or® Bedding rose MEIdresia – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Colour consistency, bedding versatility and uniform bush habit make Carte d'Or® MEIdresia a dependable own‑root base for nursery propagation beds, 2–3 L container production and wholesale stock aimed at standard retail ranges. Its compact, bush‑trained form and dense, glossy foliage create homogeneous blocks that are easy to bench, handle and schedule, supporting predictable capacity and low replacement in multi‑site nursery networks. Bright, saturated yellow flowers hold their shade with excellent sunlight tolerance, supporting reliable ornamental value in integrator systems and public‑realm supply chains where colour stability matters and where winter‑robust plantings must cope with prolonged cold and exposure in northern UK projects. The remontant, cluster‑flowering habit gives repeat interest through the season, while own‑root longevity and regeneration underpin long‑term stock stands, with roots establishing in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three, aligning with planned roll‑outs and private‑label thematic rose garden collections. The medium maintenance profile, moderate disease tolerance and flexible use in beds, edging and cut‑flower lines fit smoothly into standardised production workflows, while tray‑rooted, 3–6‑month‑old cuttings are straightforward to store, pot on and integrate into wholesale programmes serving garden centres and retail partners across the UK.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L Yellow Floribunda Bedding Line – standard 2–3 L containers with compact, bushy plants and saturated, stable yellow flowers, positioned as a core reliable garden performance SKU in retail bedding programmes – target: supermarket and DIY chains.
- Show-Garden Award Selection – curated 2–3 L pots highlighting Meilland breeding and the cultivar’s international awards, for thematic rose gardens and public show-plantings requiring documented performance – target: public-realm specifiers and landscape contractors.
- Compact Patio Rose for Retail Mixes – bush-trained, own-root plants in 2–3 L pots for terrace and patio ranges where controlled height and dense foliage reduce after-sales issues – target: independent garden centres and nurseries.
- Dual-Use Bedding and Cutting Block – nursery bedding blocks established from NEONATAL cuttings, serving both as mother stock for colour bedding and a side stream of large, double yellow stems – target: wholesale growers servicing florists and retailers.
- Thematic Yellow Collection Entry – inclusion of Carte d'Or® as the yellow element in branded floribunda collections, produced in uniform 2–3 L containers from own-root material to ensure long-term stand stability – target: brand-owning nurseries and integrators.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose, registered as MEIdresia, marketed as Carte d'Or® Bedding rose MEIdresia; ARS exhibition name Carte d'Or, in the bedding rose commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland at Meilland International, France, with parentage not provided; introduced and registered in 2001, forming part of Meilland’s floribunda assortment. |
| Awards and recognition |
Certificate at The Hague rose trials in 2005 and Gold medal at Courtrai/Kortrijk in 2007, supporting its use where proven ornamental reliability is valued. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact habit, 60–85 cm in height with 40–60 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy dark green foliage; no specific data on self-cleaning behaviour are available. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant character with abundant second flowering supporting extended display in bedding applications. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Intense sun-yellow to golden yellow petals, ARS Y; RHS 9B outer and 9A inner, with excellent colour retention and minimal fading, giving a consistently bright yellow display throughout flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicately sweet fragrance of very weak intensity; flowers are primarily ornamental, with dense petalling limiting access to stamens and offering limited attraction to pollinating insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse; when present, small spherical orange-red hips (RHS 40A) of about 5–8 mm diameter may occur but do not affect the bedding value significantly. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), with medium tolerance of heat and drought given supplementary watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
For flower beds, edging, containers and some cutting use; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; best routed through standard container production, target 2–3 L, on bush-trained, compact plants. |
Carte d'Or® Bedding rose MEIdresia offers compact, uniform yellow bedding performance with award-backed reliability and own-root longevity for stable, predictable stands; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling for your programmes.
