CARTE D'OR® – yellow bedding Floribunda rose – Meilland
If You would like a neat, reliable bed of sunny colour without complicated care, CARTE D'OR® gives You dense flowering, compact growth and long-term garden balance in typical Irish conditions, even where humidity-related diseases can be an issue. Its bushy, 60–85 cm habit fills smaller beds and front gardens evenly, while the rich clusters of double, cup-shaped blooms keep their powerful, canary-yellow shade with colour that barely fades in strong sun. This floribunda flowers repeatedly from early summer, with a very abundant second flush, so Your planting stays lively for months with minimal effort. As a 2-litre, own-root plant, it settles in steadily, forming its final shrub shape on site for reliable longevity and easier regeneration after harsh winters or pruning. In year one it builds roots, in year two it thickens its shoots, and by year three it reaches full ornamental value, providing lasting structure in small borders and containers. Medium maintenance needs mean simple seasonal care is enough for a tidy, healthy look, suiting busy households that still want a bright, welcoming entrance. Thanks to its proven performance in European trials and award-winning flower quality, You can plant it with confidence in mixed beds, cottage-style schemes or formal lines along paths. Combine with perennials like lavender, dwarf asters or African lilies to highlight its warm yellow tones and create a balanced, easy-care planting that feels finished without demanding daily attention.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden bedding along paths or driveways |
Compact, bushy growth (60–85 cm high, 40–60 cm wide) forms a regular, low hedge line that frames paths neatly without overpowering small Irish front gardens, ideal for homeowners who want a polished entrance with little ongoing work for busy families |
| Small mixed borders in family back gardens |
Floribunda clusters and dense, glossy foliage add reliable structure and bright colour, yet still leave space for perennials and grasses, giving a balanced, informal border that stays easy to manage for casual gardeners |
| Colour-focused flowerbeds in sunny to lightly shaded spots |
Excellent colour retention keeps the canary-yellow blooms vivid over a long season, so even simple rectangular beds look planned and cheerful from the house or patio, suiting practical homeowners |
| Low edging rows around patios or lawn corners |
Recommended close spacing allows You to create tidy edging strips that define patio edges and lawn shapes, while the medium maintenance needs keep care simple for beginner gardeners |
| Containers on sheltered balconies, terraces or doorsteps |
Performs well in large pots when planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, giving long-lasting colour and a structured shape right by the front door for apartment dwellers |
| Coastal and exposed sites with moist, windy weather |
Own-root plants adapt gradually to local soil and climate, creating a resilient, balanced shrub that copes better with prolonged damp and wind typical of Irish gardens for coastal residents |
| Informal cottage-style group plantings of 3–5 roses |
Cluster-flowered habit and repeat blooming make small groups look full and romantic without intricate design, so You can recreate a traditional cottage feel in ordinary plots with ease for romantic gardeners |
| Cutting patch corner for small indoor arrangements |
Large, double, cup-shaped flowers on floribunda sprays allow You to cut a few stems at a time for table vases without leaving gaps in the bed, perfect for home decorators |
Decorating ideas
- Sunny Welcome Border – Plant a low row of CARTE D'OR® along your front path, underplant with dwarf asters for late-season contrast and enjoy a bright, tidy entrance – ideal for time-pressed homeowners
- Cottage Yellow Drift – Group 3–5 bushes in a loose curve, weaving between soft pink geraniums and airy grasses to create a relaxed, cottage-style bed – perfect for romantic garden lovers
- Coastal Courtyard Pot – Place one rose in a 50 litre terracotta container with free-draining compost and silver-leaved rosemary, giving structure and colour near doors in breezy, damp areas – suited to coastal property owners
- Family Patio Colour Spot – Position a compact block of plants beside the patio, mixing in low lavender or African lilies for fragrance and contrast, keeping play and seating areas cheerful – great for young families
- Neat Lawn Edging – Use closely spaced plants as a living yellow ribbon around a small lawn, pairing with evergreen box balls for a clean look that stays manageable – good for beginner gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose, registered as MEIdresia; marketed as Carte d'Or® Bedding rose MEIdresia, ARS exhibition name Carte d'Or; part of the bedding rose collection for ornamental uses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland at Meilland International, France; breeding, registration and introduction all dated 2001, with Meilland International as initial distributor across European garden markets. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Recognised in major European rose trials: Certificate at The Hague, Netherlands (2005) and a gold medal in Courtrai/Kortrijk, Belgium (2007), confirming ornamental and garden performance. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, compact shrub 60–85 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms even, low bedding lines suitable for borders, hedging and small groups. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped floribunda blooms with 26–39 petals, typically borne in clusters; large flower size in the 2.75–3.95 inch range, repeating strongly with a notably abundant second flowering flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Powerful, sunny yellow flowers with deep yellow buds; warm sun-yellow petals shade to golden towards the throat, keeping excellent, stable colour with little fading even in strong sunlight over the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, with only a delicately sweet character; chosen primarily for visual impact and bedding use rather than for scent-focused plantings or perfume-oriented gardens. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Sparse hip set; occasional small, spherical hips 5–8 mm across, coloured orange-red (RHS 40A), appearing only in limited numbers, so decorative fruit effect is minimal in most garden situations. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, needing routine monitoring and timely care, with medium drought tolerance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for beds, edging, containers and light cutting; space at 25–50 cm depending on use, with 10.0–11.6 plants/m² for mass planting; tolerates partial shade, but flowers best with several hours of sun. |
CARTE D'OR® offers compact, bushy growth, long-lasting canary-yellow blooms and adaptable own-root longevity that settles securely into Irish gardens; if you like reliable colour with modest care, this rose is a reassuring choice to consider.
