Händel

Bedding rose

MACha – Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

The petals are cream-white at the base, with a bright pink border along the edges. - flowerbed, floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available

– Striking cream-white blooms with pink edges.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage.
– Excellent disease resistance for easy care.
– Special feature: Portland Gold Medal winner (1975), a proven classic for long-term garden performance.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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HÄNDEL – cream-white bedding floribunda rose - McGredy

Floribunda own-root propagation material of this compact bushy bedding cultivar supports efficient, repeatable production for nurseries seeking reliable performance in standard containers. Its remontant flowering and strong foliar health underpin predictable bench behaviour, while low routine maintenance and sparse prickles facilitate handling and post-harvest grooming. The dense, dark green foliage and distinctive cream-white blooms edged deep pink create a recognisable finished product for retail and reseller ranges, particularly where reliable garden value is key. Own-root NEONATAL material offers a renewable base for long-term stock and collection blocks, aligning well with thematic and show garden concepts. Over the first year roots establish, the second year builds structural shoots, and by the third year full ornamental value is expressed, supporting long-term planning in UK nursery networks exposed to cold, wind and fluctuating conditions where dependable hardiness is essential for nationwide supply.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Standard 2–3 L retail container line	The compact, upright habit and dense foliage provide a tidy, full canopy quickly in the recommended standard container path, matching a 2–3 L specification with minimal shaping. Low maintenance requirements and generally disease-resistant foliage support reliable, uniform batches for standard finished product positioning focused on dependable garden performance. Own-root material gives a stable base for repeat cropping and predictable capacity over multiple cycles, particularly suited to retail and reseller programmes seeking consistent bench quality for garden-centre and DIY chains.
Retail-ready flowering bush for bedding and borders	Remontant flowering with a strong second flush allows scheduling to hit peak colour windows for bedding-focused ranges, while the cupped double blooms present well above the foliage on a bush-trained, compact framework. The cultivar’s reliable garden performance translates into fewer complaints and replacements, reinforcing your reputation when sold as a standard finished bush line. Own-root resilience supports long-term garden value, aligning with retail and reseller customers who want repeat sales based on visible in-garden success for bedding-focused retailers.
Thematic and collection plantings in public or show gardens	The historically significant cultivar name and connection to Georg Friedrich Händel add narrative value to thematic rose gardens and curated collections, while the floribunda grouping and bed-rose character give strong visual rhythm in massed plantings. Own-root propagation ensures identity stability and long lifespan in collection beds, fitting the need for low-turnover, reliable stands in show and public-realm rose gardens, where the main promise is consistent ornamental display and dependable performance for public-realm suppliers.
Cold-climate and exposed-site production	With H7 hardiness, Swedish Zone 4 and USDA 5a ratings, this cultivar provides reassurance for nursery networks supplying colder or more exposed regions, reducing winter loss risk on the production field and at customer sites. Such robustness supports standard finished product positioning that highlights reliable garden performance even in challenging situations, which is particularly relevant for UK suppliers serving regions with harsher winters and strong winds where dependable hardiness secures stock for regional nursery networks.
Managed low-input stock beds and mother blocks	Low general maintenance needs and strong resistance to powdery mildew and black spot make this cultivar suitable for stock beds where continuous mother-plant vigour is required with limited chemical input, although occasional rust checks remain prudent. Own-root NEONATAL material supports renewal via in-situ re-propagation, helping maintain homogeneous stands and secure long-term supply for your standard finished product channels built around reliable garden performance for integrator and contract growers.
Cut-flower side line from container or field crops	The large double blooms held in clusters on upright stems offer an additional cut-flower option from existing 2–3 L or in-ground blocks, enhancing utilisation of crop volume. While not bred as a specialist cut rose, its distinctive cream-white petals with bright pink edging fit mixed bouquets and local flower trade, complementing its primary role as a retail shrub for reliable garden performance and enabling added value within existing production lines for local wholesale markets.
Ornamental screening on pergolas, fences and trellises	Although marketed as a bedding floribunda, the sport origin from a climbing Händel line, combined with upright, bushy growth, allows structured planting along low pergolas, fences and trellises to create continuous colour surfaces. Own-root plants support re-growth from the base after pruning or weather damage, helping maintain ornamental screening and satisfying end customers expecting reliable garden performance on structural features for landscape-focused resellers.
Larger feature specimens in 40–50 L containers	Where premium retail or public-realm contracts demand immediate impact, up-potting selected plants into 40–50 L containers creates strong focal specimens with dense foliage and abundant flowering. The reliable colour retention and remontant habit support an extended display season, while own-root longevity ensures these investment pieces can be repositioned or resold over multiple years, aligning with supply strategies that emphasise durable, reliable garden performance for premium project suppliers.

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L Handel Retail Bush Line – core standard container product built on compact bushy habit and low maintenance, released in bud-and-bloom for dependable garden-performance positioning – target: garden-centre and DIY retail chains
Händel Collection Bed Packs – grouped 2–3 L units for mass bedding and border projects, leveraging floribunda flower abundance and disease resistance for uniform planting schemes – target: landscapers via wholesale and contractor channels
Premium 40–50 L Feature Specimens – larger containers showcasing dense foliage and remontant flowering for instant-impact displays in public or commercial settings – target: public-realm and commercial-site suppliers
Thematic Composer Rose Range – curated assortment incorporating Händel as a named cultivar for historic or music-themed rose gardens, built on own-root longevity and identity stability – target: arboreta, show gardens and specialist nurseries
Dual-Purpose Stock and Cut Block – field or bench plantings serving both as mother stock and seasonal cut-flower source, using robust health and remontant habit to maximise utilisation – target: regional growers supplying mixed wholesale outlets

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bed rose marketed as Händel Bedding rose MACha, ARS exhibition name Handel, registered cultivar name MACha; part of the Bedding rose collection, commercial type flowerbed floribunda rose.
Origin and breeding	Sport of climbing ‘Händel’ bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, introduced 1965 by Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland); breeding year listed as 1965 in the United States.
Awards and recognition	Recognised with the Portland Gold Medal in 1975, reflecting strong ornamental and garden qualities valued by selectors and supporting use in ranges where proven cultivars are preferred.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright plant 65–95 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage (RHS N137A); sparsely thorned shoots aid handling, while weak self-cleaning means spent blooms usually require removal.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers (26–39 petals) in clustered inflorescences with a cupped, cup-shaped form; remontant with abundant second flowering, providing extended display potential under appropriate cultural management.
Colour data and phenology	Cream-white petals with a bright pink edge (ARS PB, RHS 62C, NN155D), edge intensifying in warmth and paling in cooler weather; colour holds well in sun, with pink areas expanding and cream tones blushing pale pink before fading.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance description data are not provided; recorded as very weak and barely noticeable, so scent is not a primary selling feature and the cultivar is positioned mainly for visual ornamental impact.
Hip characteristics	Occasional small ellipsoid hips 10–14 mm in diameter, red–orange (RHS 40A); hips are not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear sporadically without significantly affecting finished appearance.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Generally disease-resistant with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and medium rust susceptibility, requiring periodic checks; hardy to about -29 to -26 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4 and USDA Zone 5a.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for pergolas, fences, walls and trellises as well as bedding and cut use; supplied bush-trained and compact, routed through standard container production with 2–3 L target pots and low overall maintenance needs.

HÄNDEL – cream-white bedding floribunda rose - McGredy offers compact bushy growth, strong disease resistance and proven hardiness on a predictable, regenerative own-root base; please contact us to align on propagation volumes and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: HÄNDEL – cream-white bedding floribunda rose - McGredy

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:21.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [206] 20-123 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given in honour of the Baroque composer Georg Friedrich Händel.

Cultivar Synonym: Haendel; McGredy’s Händel

Registered Cultivar Name: MACha

Original Trade Name: Händel

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Händel Bedding rose MACha

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Handel

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: flowerbed, floribunda rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: bush rose

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland)

Introduction Year: 1965

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Breeding Company / Institution: Samuel McGredy & Son, Nurserymen

Breeding Year: United States, 1965

Parentage: Sport of 'Händel' (Large Flowered Climber, McGredy 1960)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Portland Gold Medal (1975)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.1-3.1ft (65-95 cm)

Spread: 1.6-2.5ft (50-75 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green shade (RHS N137A).

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cupped (cup-shaped)

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: PB RHS code: 62C, NN155D

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: cream-white

Flower Colour Description: The petals are cream-white at the base, with a bright pink border along the edges.

Closed Bud: Pale greenish-cream surface with a faint pinkish tint at the tips.

Newly Opened Flower: A narrow mauve-pink edge runs along the cream-white petals.

Full Bloom: On a creamy-white ground the rim deepens to crimson-pink, while the wavy edge provides contrast.

Before Fading: The pink edging expands, and the cream‑white areas become tinged with pale pink.

Colour Fading Description: In warm conditions the edge colour intensifies, while in cooler conditions it becomes paler; it generally holds well in strong sunlight.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: The double flower form restricts pollinator access to nectar and pollen because the stamens are often concealed, so it attracts few pollinating insects, although butterflies may visit occasionally when the stamens are partly accessible.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Due to its double-flower form, it is only partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoid-shaped

Hip Colour: red-orange (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Small, occasionally formed, 10–14 mm in diameter, ellipsoid-shaped, red–orange (RHS 40A) rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -29–-26 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Has average heat–drought tolerance and will require watering during prolonged dry spells.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

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 low; generally disease‑resistant and usually requires little intervention, though moderate susceptibility to rust means occasional checks are recommended.

Primary Uses: pergola, fence, wall, trellis, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

HÄNDEL – cream-white bedding floribunda rose - McGredy

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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.
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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.

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