Rosa 'Mellite' (Mella Collection)

Discover the charming Rosa 'Mellite', a distinct shrub rose from the Mella Collection. It brings a unique blend of cheerfulness and elegance to your garden.

Key Features

• Also known as: Rosa Mella 'Mellite'
• Flower: Semi-double blooms with a soft yellow background delicately striped with pink.
• Size: Each flower has a diameter of 5-6 cm.
• Habit: This rose forms a compact, bushy shrub.
• Height and Spread: It reaches a manageable 40-60 cm in both height and width.
• Health: This variety is known for its exceptional disease resistance.

Benefits for Your Garden

• The open, semi-double flowers with their yellow-pink colouring are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, providing a valuable nectar source.
• Its compact size makes it perfect for growing in large containers on a patio or balcony.
• For a full and impactful display, plant 4 to 5 per square metre. Group planting allows its gentle beauty to truly shine.

Planting Tips

• Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for the best results.
• Dig a hole twice the width of the plant's root ball.
• Mix some garden compost into the excavated soil to enrich it.
• Place the rose in the hole, ensuring the graft union is level with the soil surface.
• Backfill with the improved soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.

Add the reliable and wildlife-friendly Rosa 'Mellite' to your borders or pots for months of delicate colour.