Vibrant, clear mid‑yellow tone with a golden character. - flower bed shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet character
– Vivid golden-yellow flowers with gentle fading
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust
– Reliably repeat-flowering through the season
– Simple open blooms loved by bees and butterflies Gné speisialta: Tá an duilliúr dorcha glas snasta ag cur go néata leis an mbláth buí órga.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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Ducat™ Mella® – yellow flowerbed shrub rose
If You would like a reliable, easy shrub rose that simply fits into everyday Irish gardens, Ducat™ Mella® is a compact, bushy, own‑root rose that You plant once and enjoy for years. Its vivid, golden‑yellow, single blooms open wide, creating a natural, pollinator‑friendly display that bees and butterflies can easily reach. The dense, glossy dark green foliage forms a neat, low mound, ideal for front beds and edging where You want a tidy look without constant clipping. Bred for modern gardens, it offers excellent disease resistance, coping well with our damp, mild climate and the kind of humidity that often encourages fungal problems. With good repeat flowering, it colours paths and driveways from early summer onwards, while its own‑root nature supports longevity, steady regrowth and a stable shape. In year one it knuckles down to make roots, in year two You see rising shoots, and by year three the full ornamental impact has settled naturally into Your garden.
Close-up of Ducat™ showing its very light, delicately sweet fragrance.
Ducat™ showing different opening phases side by side
Closed bud of Ducat™ rose in intense golden yellow.
Ducat™ shows a single, open bloom with 5–12 petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the path
Compact, bushy growth and bright yellow single flowers create a welcoming, low border that stays neat without constant pruning, ideal when You want a simple shrub that looks after itself for the busy homeowner
Low edging along a driveway or path
The 35–55 cm height and dense foliage make a defined edging line without blocking views; its structured habit means You get order and colour together, suiting those who like a clearly framed garden but minimal upkeep for the time‑pressed gardener
Small groups in mixed ornamental beds
Planting 3–5 plants together gives a strong golden-yellow highlight among perennials; the own‑root base forms a stable clump that fills out year after year, reassuring anyone who wants a long‑term feature without frequent replanting for the cautious beginner
Pollinator‑friendly cottage‑style planting
The open, single flowers with exposed stamens are easy for bees and butterflies to use, and the repeated flushes keep nectar coming through the season, fitting relaxed, wildlife‑friendly borders for the nature‑minded family
Urban front gardens with limited space
This rose stays low and compact yet flowers generously, giving plenty of colour in a small footprint; it works well where You want impact without large shrubs taking over, perfectly matching smaller city plots for the urban resident
Containers on patios and balconies
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its bushy habit and repeat bloom give long-lasting colour on terraces, especially in exposed or coastal spots where a sturdy, low rose copes with breezier, moisture‑laden air for the balcony owner
Low-maintenance family play garden
Robust health and strong resistance to common rose diseases reduce the need for spraying or complex care, so beds can stay attractive beside a lawn or play area without much attention, suiting households who want flowers but not chores for the busy parent
Informal hedging or short boundary line
Planted at 35 cm spacing, the dense, glossy foliage knits into a low, green‑and‑gold ribbon that marks boundaries while staying easy to trim lightly once a year, giving a soft, colourful alternative to hard edging for the style‑conscious gardener
Decorating ideas
Sunny Cottage Drift – Combine small groups of Ducat™ Mella® with lavender and catmint for a soft, buzzing cottage edge – ideal for lovers of relaxed, wildlife‑friendly front gardens
Golden Front Border – Line a short path with these roses backed by low box or dwarf Ilex crenata to create a clean, welcoming entrance – perfect for neat, easy‑care suburban plots
Pottery Patio Glow – Plant a single rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim for long‑season colour – great for balcony and patio owners wanting simple container interest
Warm Country Mix – Weave Ducat™ Mella® between clumps of Penstemon and hardy geraniums for a soft rural feel – suited to cottage‑style gardeners who like informal, flowering tapestries
Family-Friendly Curve – Use a low curve of these roses edging a lawn, with Euonymus fortunei ‘Minimus’ in front, to define play areas without harsh lines – ideal for families seeking structure with minimal maintenance
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose, flower bed shrub rose; registered as BOZducabor, traded as Ducat™ Mella® BOZducabor; part of the Mella® collection, premium silver cultivar merit rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for PhenoGeno Roses, Temerin and Grubbenvorst; parentage unknown; registered 2016, introduced 2020, selected for modern, practical garden performance.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub 35–55 cm tall and wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; forms a low mound suitable for beds, edging and small group plantings.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers in clusters, medium sized at 1.5–2.75 inches, with 5–12 petals; reliably repeat‑flowering with an abundant second flush, some blooms self‑clean by natural shedding.
Colour and phenology
Vibrant mid‑yellow with a golden character; buds intense golden yellow; opening sun yellow, later fading to buttery yellow while retaining a yellow base; colour retention moderate across the bloom period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weakly scented rose with a delicately sweet character; fragrance is barely noticeable in the garden, chosen mainly for colour, form and garden effect rather than perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange‑red hips 6–10 mm in diameter; hips are sparse and mainly a minor seasonal accent rather than a dominant ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); high resistance reported to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, supporting low‑maintenance cultivation in damp climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with good drainage; spacing 35–70 cm depending on use, 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for mass planting; suitable for beds, edging and larger containers, especially in insect‑friendly gardens.
Ducat™ Mella® gives You compact, long‑lived golden colour with strong disease resistance and dependable repeat flowering, and as an own‑root shrub it matures steadily into a lasting feature, making it an easy, confident choice to plant when You are ready.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DUCAT™ – yellow flowerbed shrub rose - Tanjga
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Vibrant, clear mid‑yellow tone with a golden character.
Closed Bud:
Intense golden yellow, barely lightening towards the tip of the bud.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Sun yellow, with the shade slightly deepening towards the throat.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, bright medium yellow, slightly paler on the undersides of the petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fading to a buttery yellow, it lightens to a softer yellow shade.
Colour Fading Description:
Upon opening, the intense golden-yellow, bright mid‑yellow tone gradually fades to a buttery yellow, with the yellow base colour remaining until the end of flowering.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
