First Edition™

Bedding rose

DELtep – Georges Delbard

Light coral and orange‑pink shades blend gently, creating a warm, radiant effect. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely perceptible scent rose - tea-like character

– Warm coral-pink blooms with gentle colour shifts.
– Reliable repeat flowering across the season.
– Compact, upright habit for beds and borders.
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
– Award-winning rose with proven garden value.
– Special feature: All-America Rose Selections Winner (1977), combining show-quality looks with everyday reliability.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,05 £

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FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Floribunda own-root propagation material of FIRST EDITION™ supports volume production in standard containers, delivering upright, compact habit well suited to 2–3 L rose programmes and nursery bed systems. The remontant, cluster-flowered blooming pattern underpins continuous bench colour, while medium maintenance needs stay compatible with retail-focussed workflows. Medium disease tolerance with specific resistance to powdery mildew and black spot supports predictable scheduling in UK nursery networks, even where wind-exposed, cooler sites favour robust, winter-ready plantings. The semi-double, coral-pink flowers with gently fading peach tones answer reliable garden-performance positioning for mainstream retail/reseller channels. Own-root structure offers renewable growth and stable stands for collection beds, aligning with nursery and wholesale planning where long-term cultivar availability matters. From year one roots through year two structure to full ornamental value in year three, it provides a phased, controllable capacity build for professional rose production.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Standard 2–3 L container rose lines	The upright, compact growth habit and 90–130 cm height give a predictable framework for standard 2–3 L routes, matching the recommended container path and bush-trained release form. Remontant, cluster-flowered performance helps maintain colour on benches through multiple sales windows, aligning with reliable garden performance expectations for retail and reseller programmes in the UK. This supports retail / reseller ranges
Bedding and border production blocks	The bedding floribunda type with medium spread (60–85 cm) allows dense yet manageable planting in nursery beds for field-lifted or potted-on material. Own-root cuttings provide homogeneous stands with low replacement needs, useful when planning bed runs dedicated to rose garden or border assortments. Medium maintenance requirements fit into standard spray and cultivation schedules focused on robust, reliable garden performance. Ideal for nursery and field growers
Colour-focused floribunda assortments	Warm coral-pink to peach tones, with gradual lightening, help structure colour-themed assortments and give clear visual segmentation at point of sale. Remontant flowering with cluster inflorescences supports beds and containers that remain attractive between delivery and end-customer planting. The own-root form stabilises colour performance over time in thematic rose gardens and collection beds where consistency is part of the reliability promise. Suits collection and concept lines
Cut-spray capable garden roses	The floribunda spray character and medium-sized, semi-double flowers enable a dual-purpose route: garden bedding plus occasional short-stem cut use. Tray-rooted own-root material makes it straightforward to programme sequential batches for staggered production, using standard container paths with manageable, medium-level maintenance. This supports ranges positioned as reliable garden performers with added versatility for value-focussed retail buyers. Appropriate for value-oriented garden centres
Pollinator-aware, decorative plantings	Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals offer moderate pollinator attraction, useful where decorative bedding is required without full wild-type exposure. This allows growers to participate in pollinator-aware specifications while still presenting a tidy, cluster-flowered bedding rose. Own-root longevity and regenerative capacity suit public or institutional projects that favour stable, low-replacement stock drawn from standard container supply. Designed for public-realm suppliers
Winter-resilient UK nursery networks	The H7 rating (to around –21 °C) and Swedish Zone 3 classification allow confident overwintering both in beds and container blocks across cooler UK regions, where good winter and wind tolerance is important for predictable capacity. Own-root structure reduces graft-failure risk and supports multiyear stooling or stock-plant use. This underpins the reliable garden performance promise across distributed nursery and wholesale networks. Supports regional nursery networks
Integrated mildew- and black-spot-resistant ranges	Documented resistance to powdery mildew and black spot allows growers to position FIRST EDITION™ within reduced-risk, reliability-focussed collections, whilst managing rust at a medium level with standard programmes. This simplifies planning of spray regimes for standard container production and containerised stock build-up in 2–3 L formats. In turn, this backs up a dependable garden performance message for downstream customers. Beneficial for branded rose assortments
Step-up formats and larger specimen containers	The upright framework and renewable own-root base are well suited to stepping on from 2–3 L into 5–7.5 L and, where required, 40–50 L presentation containers for feature planting in thematic and show gardens. Medium maintenance, remontant flowering and moderate self-cleaning support prolonged display value in stock beds or finished displays. This facilitates programme planning for reliable, visually strong garden performance at higher price points. Optimised for specimen and project suppliers

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L Bedding Floribunda Line – own-root, bush-trained plants in 2–3 L containers, using the upright, compact habit and remontant clusters for reliable colour in standard finished-product slots – target: retail / reseller distributions
Colour-Themed Coral Collection – grouped SKUs combining FIRST EDITION™ with compatible tones, leveraging its stable coral-pink fade and continuous repeat flowering for coordinated bench and garden performance – target: garden centre concept tables
Public-Realm Bedding Module – nursery-grown 2–3 L units for municipal and institutional beds, using own-root longevity, winter hardiness and disease resistance to support low-replacement, predictable planting schemes – target: public-realm and contract suppliers
Floribunda Spray Dual-Use Block – production batches aimed at both bedding and light cut-spray use, based on cluster-flowered stems and moderate maintenance, routed through standard container programmes – target: growers serving mixed garden/cut outlets
Large-Specimen Display Containers – stepped-on own-root plants finished in 40–50 L tubs for show gardens and high-impact retail displays, exploiting the upright framework and remontant flowering for sustained ornamental value – target: project-based and showcase installations

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bedding rose registered as DELtep, marketed as FIRST EDITION™ Bedding rose DELtep, with American Rose Society exhibition name FIRST EDITION and positioning as a standard finished product.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Georges Delbard in France from complex floribunda lines including Zambra, Orléans Rose, Goldilocks, Orange Triumph and Floradora; registered 1976 and introduced commercially by Delbard in 1977.
Awards and recognition	Recognised internationally with Bagatelle (Paris) Silver Medal 1972, Orléans Rose d’Or Gold Medal 1974 and All-America Rose Selections Winner 1977, supporting continued commercial and collection interest.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, compact bush habit reaching 90–130 cm high and 60–85 cm spread, with moderately dense, light green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is partial, so some spent blooms need removal.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, medium-sized cup to chalice-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, produced in cluster-flowered inflorescences; reliably remontant with a plentiful second flush, supporting long-season display and cutting potential.
Colour data and phenology	Coral-pink blend with ARS code op and RHS 36B–36C, opening bright coral-orange to coral-pink then fading to light pinkish-peach with apricot tints, creating a warm, radiant effect that softens as the blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance has a tea-like character but is very weak and barely perceptible, keeping the focus on colour and flowering performance rather than scent in both bedding and cut-spray style applications.
Hip characteristics	Occasional spherical hips set, typically 10–14 mm in diameter, developing an orange-red colour; ornamental value is modest, and hip set is usually secondary to the main bedding and floribunda flower display.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance with strong resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and medium rust susceptibility; hardy to about –21 to –18 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b for cold climates.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for beds, borders, containers and limited cut use; prefers medium maintenance with occasional pest control, performs best with regular watering in prolonged heat, and aligns well with standard container production routes.

FIRST EDITION™ offers compact, remontant floribunda performance and strong mildew and black-spot resistance on a regenerative own-root base, giving reliable, long-lived stands that support professional scheduling and capacity planning; we invite you to discuss volumes and timing.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose - Delbard

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [4] 20-134 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The term "First Edition" means "First edition" and emphasises its novelty and premiere nature.

Cultivar Synonym: Arnaud Delbard®; Huguenot 300

Registered Cultivar Name: DELtep

Original Trade Name: First Edition™

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: First Edition™ Bedding rose DELtep

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: First Edition

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: bedding floribunda rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: floribunda spray; cut flower

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Pépinieres & Roseraies Georges Delbard (France)

Introduction Year: 1977

Registration Year: 1976

Breeder: Georges Delbard

Breeding Company / Institution: Delbard; Chabert (France)

Breeding Year: France, 1976

Parentage: (Zambra × [Orléans Rose × Goldilocks]) × (seedling of Orange Triumph × Floradora)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Bagatelle (Paris) – Silver Medal (1972); Orléans – Rose d’Or Gold Medal (1974); All-America Rose Selections – Winner (1977)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a light green colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some faded blooms remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: moderate

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cup, chalice

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: op RHS code: 36B (outer), 36C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also plentiful.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: coral-pink

Flower Colour Description: Light coral and orange‑pink shades blend gently, creating a warm, radiant effect.

Closed Bud: Vibrant coral‑orange surface, the tip shading slightly towards pink.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright coral-pink outer petals, with a subtle orange hue on the inner faces.

Full Bloom: Mid coral pink, gradually lightening towards the edges of the petals.

Before Fading: Fades to a pale coral and pink tone, with a subtle apricot tint.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the coral‑orange to coral‑pink shades gradually fade to a light, pinkish‑peach tone.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely perceptible scent rose

Fragrance Character: tea-like character

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double (13–25 petals) flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and partially concealed stamens reduce access for foraging insects.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its semi-double flowers (13–25 petals) moderately attract pollinators, so it is partly pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally formed, 10–14 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in heat, but requires watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; may occasionally require pest control.

Primary Uses: flower bed, border, container, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose - Delbard

Light coral and orange‑pink shades blend gently, creating a warm, radiant effect. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely perceptible scent rose - tea-like character

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)