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 soft apricot tones
– Reliable remontant flowering from summer to autumn
– Ideal for beds, borders and cut flowers
– Medium disease resistance, with good mildew control
– Upright, compact habit with glossy light green foliage Special feature: Award‑winning rose, including AARS Winner 1977.
FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose - Delbard
If You like a reliable rose that simply gets on with the job in Irish weather, FIRST EDITION™ is a neat, upright floribunda that flowers generously in clusters of warm coral-pink from early summer to autumn, coping well even where humidity encourages leaf problems. Its remontant habit means repeat flushes of colour with only light deadheading, and its glossy light green foliage keeps the bed looking fresh between blooms. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it establishes steadily for a long-lived, balanced bush that copes better with pruning mistakes and winter setbacks. Expect a natural development arc: roots and framework in year one, stronger shoots and flower quantity in year two, then full ornamental impact by year three. FIRST EDITION™ is versatile in beds, fronts of borders and larger patio containers, bringing a gently romantic, cottage-style accent without demanding complex care. Give it a sunny spot, reasonable drainage and regular water, and it will reward You with season-long, colourful, low-fuss flowering that suits busy households.
Freshly opened First Edition™ bloom in coral-pink tones.
First Edition™ flowers shown side by side at different opening phases.
First Edition™ floribunda rose in full bloom, showing coral-pink semi-double flowers.
First Edition™ has a very weak, tea-like fragrance.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding along a path or driveway
The upright, medium-height habit and clustered coral-pink flowers create a clear, welcoming line that looks tidy from the street with only simple pruning and occasional deadheading – ideal for a low-effort daily view for busy homeowners
Small groups of 3–5 plants in mixed borders
Planting in small drifts lets the generous repeat-flowering clusters knit together with perennials, giving reliable pops of warm colour through summer without gaps, supporting a long-season display that suits beginner gardeners
Coastal or exposed urban family gardens
This variety maintains healthy foliage and flower performance even where damp air and wind can encourage fungal issues, reducing the need for intensive spraying and complex regimes for cautious starters
Container planting on patios or balconies
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost, its upright shape and cluster-flowering habit provide a strong vertical accent and continuous colour, while own-root resilience supports long-term pot culture for space-conscious gardeners
Low, flowering hedge or border edging
Regular spacing at about 40–50 cm forms a semi-formal, low hedge with repeating coral-pink heads that define lawn edges and paths, remaining attractive with medium maintenance suited to practical planners
Cut flowers from a family garden
The floribunda spray form gives multiple medium blooms on each stem, so You can pick stems for the house without stripping the plant bare, providing frequent small bouquets that appeal to home decorators
Cottage-style plantings with perennials and herbs
The warm coral-pink blends beautifully with lavender, rosemary or blue-flowering companions, adding a romantic feel while its repeat-blooming nature keeps the picture going all summer for cottage-garden fans
Long-term structural planting in family beds
As an own-root rose it regrows reliably from the base, building a stable, bushy framework over several seasons, so planting once can underpin a bed design that matures gracefully for long-term planners
Decorating ideas
Front-door welcome strip – line the path with 3–5 bushes for a coral-pink ribbon of colour, underplant with low catmint for soft edging – ideal for busy households wanting quick kerb appeal
Patio feature pot – place a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base – perfect for small urban patios and balconies
Cottage border blend – mix with lavender, foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a relaxed, romantic border – suits lovers of informal Irish cottage gardens
Family cutting corner – group several plants near the back door so children can pick sprays for the kitchen table – great for families who enjoy home-grown flowers
Warm-toned bed design – pair with apricot daylilies and white hydrangeas to create a soft, sunset palette – ideal for gardeners planning calm, harmonious evening seating areas
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose; group Floribunda, bed rose. Registered cultivar name DELtep, trade name First Edition™ Bedding rose DELtep, ARS exhibition name First Edition.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard, France, 1976 from complex floribunda parentage including Zambra and Orange Triumph lines. Introduced by Pépinieres & Roseraies Georges Delbard in 1977 as a bedding floribunda.
Awards and recognitions
Bagatelle (Paris) Silver Medal 1972, Orléans Rose d’Or Gold Medal 1974, All-America Rose Selections winner 1977, reflecting strong garden and exhibition performance over many years.
Growth and structure
Upright, moderately dense bush reaching about 90–130 cm high and 60–85 cm wide. Foliage light green and glossy, with moderate prickliness. Forms a balanced bed rose suitable for neat front-of-border planting.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup to chalice-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, medium size around 4–7 cm wide, carried in clusters. Remontant flowering gives a generous second flush with good overall seasonal coverage.
Colour and phenology
Warm coral-orange buds open coral-pink, then fade towards light pinkish-peach and pale coral tones. Colour retention is moderate, creating soft, varied shades across the bush through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, barely perceptible scent with a light tea-like character when noticed up close. Chosen primarily for visual display and bedding effect rather than for strong perfume or fragrance-focused plantings.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips 10–14 mm across, orange-red when mature. Not a heavy fruiting variety, so hips are a minor ornamental detail rather than a main feature of the planting.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, medium susceptibility to rust. Performs well in heat with watering; protect from late spring frosts.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Medium maintenance; light pruning and deadheading improve display. Spacing 40–75 cm depending on use; suitable for beds, borders, containers and cutting.
FIRST EDITION™ offers reliable repeat flowering, neat upright structure and long-lived own-root resilience, giving You lasting coral-pink colour with straightforward care, so You can choose it with confidence for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FIRST EDITION™ – coral pink bedding floribunda rose - Delbard
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Silver Medal (1972); Orléans – Rose d’Or Gold Medal (1974); All-America Rose Selections – Winner (1977)
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.
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
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