Uniform, vivid sun-yellow hue with a warm-toned appearance. - bedding floribunda rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - clean, rose-spicy
– Vivid sun‑yellow clusters for bright bedding
– Very double, cup‑shaped blooms, elegant look
– Medium, clean rose‑spicy fragrance
– Bushy, upright habit with dense, glossy foliage
– Reliable hardiness to approx. –21 °C Special feature: Awarded Certificate of Merit at Palmerston North trials (2018).
Transparent processes – Organised composition
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 €
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MY DAD – yellow flower bed floribunda rose – Matthews
If You would like a reliable, easy-going yellow floribunda that simply gets on with the job in Irish conditions, My Dad is a friendly choice for beds and borders around your home. Its bushy, upright habit and dark green, glossy foliage give You a tidy, well-structured shrub that looks organised even between flushes of bloom. Large clusters of very double, cup-shaped flowers in a rich, sun-yellow colour open in waves from early summer, then repeat generously, so Your front garden keeps its cheerful glow month after month. The medium, rose-spicy fragrance is noticeable without being overpowering, perfect for paths and sitting areas You pass every day. On its own roots this rose settles in steadily and offers a long-lived, regenerating framework that copes well with typical Irish humidity and rainfall when planted with decent drainage. Over time it develops a strong, balanced bush, ideal for family gardens where You want dependable flowering rather than fussy care. From the first year focusing on roots, the second building shoots, to the third delivering its full ornamental impact, My Dad grows into Your garden and becomes a lasting, easy-care feature.
My Dad rose shown in different flowering phases side by side.
My Dad shows a cup-shaped, very double floribunda bloom.
Glossy dark green foliage of the MY DAD floribunda rose.
Cup-shaped, very double yellow blooms of My Dad.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden flower bed near the entrance
Clusters of vivid sun-yellow blooms and tidy, glossy foliage create a welcoming, organised look by the front door with relatively little care beyond basic pruning and feeding, ideal if you want a neat impression as a busy homeowner
Small group of 3–5 roses in a mixed border
The bushy, upright structure and 70–100 cm spread let several plants form a coherent, medium-height block that anchors perennials and grasses, without needing complicated shaping, suiting the casual gardener
Family seating area or patio edge
Medium-strength, clean rose-spicy fragrance and repeat flowering make it a pleasant companion near seating, providing scent and colour through summer without constant deadheading, attractive for the relaxed family
Easy-care cottage-style front border
The warm yellow, very double flowers blend well with informal companions like lavender or catmint, giving a soft cottage feel while the shrub itself stays well-behaved and manageable, perfect for the cottage-garden lover
Long, low hedge along a drive or path
Recommended spacings of 50–55 cm allow a continuous line of evenly sized bushes, providing a bright seasonal hedge that is easier to keep in shape than taller shrubs, ideal for the practical planner
Large container or half-barrel by the front door
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, My Dad forms a compact, upright rose that flowers generously and can be moved or rotated in coastal or urban settings, convenient for the balcony-and-patio owner
Small urban garden with heavy, wet soil
Own-root plants adapt gradually to the local soil and care routine, building a stable, long-lived bush that copes better with wet, cool conditions if drainage is improved, reassuring for the Irish beginner
Ornamental bed in a public or shared space
Its remontant, cluster-flowering habit and premium bronze trial recognition provide dependable, repeat colour with moderate disease resistance in typical Irish wind and rain, supporting easy maintenance for the community gardener
Decorating ideas
Sunny Cottage Border – Combine My Dad with lavender and white daisies for a relaxed cottage feel, using its warm yellow clusters as a bright focal band – ideal for lovers of informal front gardens
Pathway Welcome – Plant a short row along a path with blue catmint and soft grasses so the fragrant blooms and tidy foliage frame the way to your door – perfect for homeowners who value kerb appeal
Golden Patio Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the base for a compact, easy-to-manage splash of yellow – suited to balcony and small-patio gardeners
Mixed Family Bed – Place 3 roses together with hydrangeas and hardy geraniums to create a stable, medium-height structure that flowers for months – great for busy families wanting colour without fuss
Low Driveway Hedge – Use regular spacing to line a drive, interplanting with rosemary for year-round structure and summer scent – ideal for practical gardeners planning a simple, organised layout
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose marketed as My Dad – Bedding rose – MATtmaf; registered cultivar name MATtmaf; part of the bedding rose collection; created to honour the breeder’s father.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bob Matthews at Matthews Nurseries Ltd, New Zealand; parentage not published. Registration filed in 2017 with introduction in 2018, distributed initially by Matthews Nurseries.
Awards and recognitions
Received a Certificate of Merit at the International Rose Trial in Palmerston North in 2018, confirming good garden performance and ornamental value under trial conditions.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 110–150 cm in height with a 70–100 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a full, well-branched framework over time.
Flower morphology
Large, cluster-flowering trusses of very double, cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals; flower size medium-large at roughly 2.75–3.95 inches; remontant with a particularly abundant second flush.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, vivid sun-yellow blooms with warm tones; buds deep yellow with a slight greenish tip; petals lighten towards creamy pale yellow at the edges as they age, giving a soft two-tone effect.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength fragrance described as clean and rose-spicy, noticeable at close range without being overpowering; suitable for paths, entrances and seating areas where gentle scent is appreciated.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to the very double blooms; when present they are small, spherical, about 8–12 mm in diameter, and colour to an orange-red tone late in the season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b; disease resistance moderate to black spot, powdery mildew and rust under average garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with free-draining soil; spacing 50–55 cm for hedging or mass planting, 90 cm for specimens; around 3.2–3.7 plants per m² in beds; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection.
My Dad Bedding rose MATtmaf offers rich yellow clusters, a tidy bushy habit and a long-lived, adaptable own-root framework that suits beginners and busy gardeners alike, so you can plant with confidence and decide if it is right for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MY DAD – yellow flower bed floribunda rose - Matthews
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers, unlike simple or semi‑double forms, have limited appeal to pollinators because the double bloom often conceals or restricts access to the stamens, reducing nectar and pollen availability.
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.
