Deep, rich golden-yellow tones with a warm, sunlit shade. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Rich, golden-yellow, colourfast blooms
– Very full, elegant, cluster-flowered roses
– Low-maintenance habit with good disease resistance
– Compact, bushy shrub ideal for beds and borders
– Medium, fresh fruity fragrance for cutting
– Special feature: Repeat-flowering with a notably abundant second flush, extending the display well into late summer.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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GOLDEN DELIGHT – yellow bedding floribunda rose – Le Grice
Golden Delight brings a storybook sense of romance to everyday gardens, with rich golden-yellow clusters that glow even on grey afternoons and keep their colour admirably in changeable British summers. Its compact, bushy habit suits modest borders and front gardens, coping reliably with breezier spots and typical coastal rain and wind if given reasonable drainage and shelter. As an own-root plant, it builds a resilient framework that endures family life and light pruning experiments, naturally regenerating from the base. Low-maintenance flowering, good disease resistance and flexible planting options allow you to enjoy cottage-garden charm with fewer routine tasks. In its first season it concentrates on settling in, then strengthens its top growth in the second, before expressing its full ornamental value by the third year for lasting cosiness around your seating areas. Ideal for those seeking reliable colour, moderate fragrance, easy-going maintenance, and long-term stability in a welcoming family space where afternoons can gently drift by.
Golden Delight showing colour states side by side in different flowering phases.
Golden Delight virágának belső része, a porzók és bibék láthatóságával.
Golden Delight showing its branch structure without foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Sunny or lightly shaded front garden bed by the path
The compact, bushy habit and moderate height fit neatly beside front paths without overwhelming the space, while the own-root structure offers dependable bush stability over many years with minimal reshaping – well suited to the busy homeowner audience
Mixed cottage-style border near a terrace or seating area
Clusters of warm golden-yellow blooms and a clear, fruity scent create a romantic focal point at sitting height, adding both colour and gentle fragrance to family seating areas while remaining easy to deadhead and keep tidy – perfect for cottage-garden lovers audience
Low, informal hedge along a drive or garden boundary
Regular spacing at hedge distance forms a soft, flower-rich line that marks boundaries without the severity of clipped shrubs; the plant’s repeat-flowering nature maintains a welcoming look through summer with few interventions – ideal for traditional-leaning families audience
Medium to large container (40–50 litres or more) on a patio
The moderate root system adapts well to larger containers, where good drainage and regular watering support continuous flowering; own-root resilience means the plant can be renewed by harder pruning if it becomes woody – attractive for urban balcony and patio gardeners audience
Family flower bed with limited maintenance time
Low routine care, reliable disease resistance and only moderate deadheading needs mean the display remains attractive without complex spraying or feeding schedules, keeping the bed looking composed even when life is busy – designed for time-pressed garden owners audience
Small kitchen-garden edge or herb-border companion
The controlled height and stable framework allow planting along the front of kitchen beds without shading edibles, while the warm yellow tones blend pleasingly with herbs and vegetables for a homely, productive look – suitable for rural-style kitchen gardeners audience
Coastal or breezier suburban sites with reasonable shelter
Its bushy, medium-height form and own-root anchoring help it stand up to unsettled weather, tolerating damp breezes as long as the soil drains freely and pooling water is avoided – a good match where gardens face frequent wind and rain audience
Highlight planting among cool-toned shrubs or evergreens
The strong yet refined golden-yellow clusters act as a luminous accent against dark green or blue foliage, and their steady repeat-flowering offers reliable seasonal structure without complex pruning, enhancing the border for many years – appealing to colour-conscious beginners audience
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BORDER RIBBON – Plant a winding line of Golden Delight through soft pinks, mauves and white perennials to form a romantic “thread” of gold – for lovers of classic English cottage scenery
TEA-TIME ARBOUR EDGE – Flank an arbour or pergola entrance with pairs of Golden Delight under light climbers, so clusters of yellow sit at eye level beside seating – for those creating a cosy afternoon tea corner
KITCHEN GARDEN WELCOME – Use a short run of Golden Delight as a flowering edge to vegetable or herb beds, tying productive and ornamental areas together – for families who enjoy a homely, working garden feel
PATIO HARMONY POT – In a 50–60 litre container, combine Golden Delight with trailing herbs and low grasses to soften hard landscaping – for balcony and courtyard owners seeking low-fuss romance
GOLDEN FOCAL DUO – Position two or three shrubs in a triangle near a terrace, weaving in soft blues and silvers for contrast, to create a stable, long-lived focal group – for gardeners who value structure and reliability
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Golden Delight is a floribunda bedding rose; registered cultivar name and current trade name Golden Delight, approved exhibition name Golden Delight, unregistered as a formal variety.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Edward Burton Le Grice in the United Kingdom from ‘Goldilocks’ × ‘Ellinor Le Grice’; first distributed by E. B. Le Grice (Roses) Ltd in 1955 as a floribunda bed rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 60–80 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, coherent bedding plant.
Flower morphology
Very full, double cluster-flowered blooms with more than 40 petals, large-flowered within its class, cup to goblet shaped, repeat-flowering with a particularly generous second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Flower colour deep golden-yellow; bud mid-yellow with greenish tinge, opening bright gold (RHS 12B outer, 9A inner), then lightening slightly to lemon and creamy yellow at the edges while retaining good sunfastness.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible fragrance with a fresh, fruity character noticeable at close range around seating areas, adding sensory interest without being overpowering in smaller gardens or patios.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse due to very double blooms, but when present produces small spherical orange-red hips 10–14 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Exhibits good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under normal garden conditions; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) with routine mulching.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for beds, borders, containers and low hedges at 45–85 cm spacing; tolerates partial shade, needs watering in prolonged drought, and benefits from occasional deadheading to maximise repeating blooms.
Golden Delight offers stable, long-lived golden colour, romantic repeat-flowering clusters and moderate fragrance on an easy-care, own-root framework that will reward your garden planning for many years; an excellent candidate for your next cottage-style planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GOLDEN DELIGHT – yellow bedding floribunda rose - Le Grice
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
