JOLANDIA – light yellow bedding floribunda rose - Vissers
Bring a touch of cottage-garden charm to your front beds with JOLANDIA, a light-yellow floribunda designed for ease in everyday Irish gardens. This compact, upright, bushy shrub fits perfectly into small borders and edging, coping well with our typical humidity and rain-soaked soils when drainage is reasonable. Its medium-height, dense foliage makes a tidy, structured hedge or low backdrop, while clusters of very double, cup-shaped blooms create a soft, romantic display. The pastel-yellow flowers with creamy-white edges repeat generously through the season, giving reliable colour without demanding complex care. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily for a long-lived, resilient shrub that can regenerate from its base and stay attractive for years. In a 2-litre pot, it arrives well rooted and ready to establish, growing first into a strong root system, then fuller top growth, and by the third year rewarding You with its full ornamental impact. Ideal if You want to plant once, keep tasks simple and still enjoy a garden that feels quietly elegant.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden flowerbed by the path |
Compact, upright, bushy growth (55–75 cm) keeps JOLANDIA neat along paths and drives, giving a well-framed, welcoming look without blocking windows or views; ideal if You want a tidy rose border that stays manageable for beginners |
| Small group planting in a family garden |
Planted in groups of 3–5, its light-yellow, very double clusters create a soft focal point that repeats flower well, building up year by year into a cohesive clump that looks thoughtfully designed with minimal upkeep for homeowners |
| Low informal hedge around a seating area |
Dense mid-green foliage and regular flowering make a pretty, semi-formal edging at 35–45 cm spacing, giving gentle enclosure without heaviness and providing long-term structure from durable own-root plants that suit relaxed outdoor spaces for families |
| Mixed cottage-style border with perennials |
The pastel-yellow flowers blend easily with blues and silvers; combine with plants like calamint or dwarf wormwood for a soft, romantic effect while JOLANDIA’s medium care needs fit a naturalistic, not-too-fussy style suited to cottage-border enthusiasts |
| Urban front garden with limited space |
Its moderate height and bushy habit give strong impact in small beds near the door or pavement; good heat and moderate drought tolerance help it cope with paved surroundings and reflected warmth, suiting busy city-garden owners |
| Partially shaded side border |
Suitable for partial shade, it continues to flower and hold its colour where sun hours are limited, such as east-facing walls or between taller shrubs, making awkward side strips more attractive for time-pressed garden starters |
| Large patio container or courtyard pot |
Grows well in a generous 40–50 litre container, where its upright, bushy shape and repeated flushes of bloom give long seasonal interest; own-root resilience supports longer container life for those creating flexible courtyard planting for renters |
| Coastal or exposed suburban setting |
With good tolerance of heat and moderate dryness and an ability to handle moist, breezy conditions typical of Irish coasts, it offers stable structure and colour where wind and rain can challenge fussier roses, appealing to coastal-garden beginners |
Decorating ideas
- Soft Cottage Welcome – Plant a trio of JOLANDIA by the front door with lavender and calamint to create a pastel, country-style entrance – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage charm.
- Yellow & Silver Border – Mix JOLANDIA with Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ and low grasses for a shimmering silver-and-lemon bed – perfect for those who enjoy stylish but easy-care planting.
- Family-Friendly Edge – Use JOLANDIA as a low hedge around a lawn or play area, adding catmint or chives at corners for colour and scent – suited to families wanting gentle structure with low effort.
- Courtyard Focus Pot – Place a single JOLANDIA in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme for a simple, elegant focal point – good for small patios and busy urban lifestyles.
- Romantic Evening Corner – Combine JOLANDIA with white hydrangeas and soft pink geraniums near seating so the sweet, fruity scent can be enjoyed in the evening – ideal for those who value fragrance and relaxation.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
JOLANDIA – light yellow bedding floribunda rose; registered as VISilost. Floribunda, bed rose, bedding rose type shrub. Collection: Bedding rose. Trade name: Jolandia Bedding rose VISilost. Cultivar name is a female given name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Martin Vissers in Belgium, breeding and introduction year 2017. Parentage is unknown. Initially distributed by Jan Spek Rozen BV, Netherlands. Registered in 2017 as a modern bedding floribunda rose. |
| Growth and structure |
Compact, upright, bushy shrub, height about 55–75 cm, spread 40–60 cm. Dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage gives a full, well-covered look. Moderately thorny canes. Suited to beds, borders, hedging and group planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals. Cluster-flowering floribunda habit, producing multiple flowers per stem. Remontant variety with abundant second flush, giving good repeat throughout the season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Light yellow colour range. Buds creamy white with a lemon-yellow flush. Freshly opened flowers show pastel-yellow inner petals with creamy-white outer edges. As flowers age, edges fade towards white while centres stay pale cream-yellow. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, deeply sweet, fruity fragrance that is persistent on the plant. Primarily an ornamental variety, as the very double flowers restrict access to stamens and are less attractive to pollinating insects than simpler blooms. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set tends to be sparse because of the very double flowers. When present, hips are small, about 8–12 mm diameter, spherical and orange-red (RHS 43A), adding modest late-season ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Winter hardy to about -21 to -18 °C; RHS rating H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3. Disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Tolerates heat and moderate drought well in typical garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best for beds, borders, parks and urban green spaces; suitable for partial shade. Space about 45 cm in mass plantings, 35 cm for low hedging, 70 cm as specimen. Occasional pest and disease checks and balanced feeding recommended. |
JOLANDIA offers compact, tidy growth, soft repeat-flowering colour and a strong fruity fragrance on long-lived own-root plants that establish steadily, making it a reassuring, low-fuss choice if You would like a dependable rose.
