LA PALOMA 85 ® – white bedding floribunda rose - Evers
This compact floribunda is an inviting choice if you want reliable flowering with minimal effort in a classic British front or cottage-style garden. LA PALOMA 85 ® forms a neat, bushy habit that fits easily into small beds and borders, edging paths or framing a doorway. Its luminous, snow-white blooms appear in generous clusters, creating a clean, formal look that blends beautifully with brickwork, hedges and traditional perennials. Own-root plants settle steadily, building strong roots and a long-lived framework that is easy to shape, so an average family garden can enjoy lasting structure with simple seasonal care. In containers of at least 40–50 litres on patios or small front plots, its compact growth remains tidy and manageable, offering a composed, low-clutter appearance. The pure colour holds well even in strong sun, giving consistent ornamental value through summer. Over time it develops into a dependable, medium-height white presence that works well where you want predictable impact without complex design. This variety is best placed where the soil drains freely and foliage can dry quickly after rain, supporting health in wetter, wind-exposed coastal situations and similar British conditions.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front-garden bedding strip by the path |
The naturally bushy, compact habit makes it easy to line a short path or small front border with evenly spaced plants that fill out neatly without overwhelming the space, giving reliable structure and a composed look for beginners. |
| Small mixed cottage border |
Its pure white clusters sit comfortably among soft perennials and cottage favourites, offering calm, neutral colour that ties varied plants together and keeps the border looking intentional rather than busy for style-conscious homeowners. |
| Low, formal bed or geometric planting |
The upright, regular growth and repeat flowering lend themselves to small, geometric layouts where you want order and rhythm; plants stay at a manageable height and create a controlled, tidy outline suited to urbanites. |
| Patio container (40–50 litre or larger) |
In a generous container it forms a compact white mound that is simple to water and feed, ideal where borders are limited; the pot confines spread and keeps maintenance within easy reach for busy families. |
| Own-root long-term feature group (3–5 plants) |
Planted as a small group, the own-root shrubs establish gradually and rebuild well after pruning or weather damage, giving a stable, repeatable display that supports a settled long-term layout for patient gardeners. |
| Part-shade side garden or narrow gap |
Tolerant of partial shade, it can brighten the side of a house or narrow bed where sun is limited, with white flowers that stand out clearly and keep these often-forgotten spaces looking cared for by practical owners. |
| Weather-exposed front or corner position |
Used in raised beds or well-drained spots, the compact frame anchors securely and the flowers hold their colour, supporting reliable display even in breezier, rain-exposed settings typical of many British streets for thoughtful planners. |
| Cutting patch corner for informal bouquets |
The long-stemmed clusters and sustained flowering allow you to take modest cuts for simple white arrangements while the shrub continues to perform in the border, suiting those who enjoy bringing garden flowers indoors as enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Doorway focus – Plant two generous containers on either side of a front door with LA PALOMA 85 ® underplanted with dwarf hostas, creating a calm, symmetrical welcome – ideal for neatness-loving homeowners.
- Cottage drift – Thread small groups through a mixed cottage border with pink geraniums and lavender so the clean white clusters unify loose planting – perfect for romantic, informal-garden fans.
- White border – Combine in a short white-themed bed with white campanulas and silver foliage plants to mirror traditional British front gardens – suited to those who prefer classic, restrained palettes.
- Urban edge – Use as a low edging in a narrow city front garden, backed by box or yew, to give a formal yet space-efficient frame – designed for busy urbanites seeking order with minimal fuss.
- Pot and gravel – Set a large pot of LA PALOMA 85 ® into a light gravel area with Sempervivum tectorum clusters for a low-maintenance, contemporary look – appealing to time-poor, style-conscious beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub bedding rose; registered as TANamola, marketed as LA PALOMA 85 ®, a white floribunda bedding rose recognised under the American Rose Society exhibition name La Paloma 85. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau in Germany, introduced and registered in 1985; parentage is not recorded, but selection focused on bedding use and compact floribunda performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright, bushy shrub 50–70 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, with dense dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy bedding plant suited to close planting schemes. |
| Flower morphology |
Produces large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals in clustered trusses of 3–5 flowers per stem; remontant, with a strong second flush providing extended ornamental bedding value. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers open cream-white with subtle lemon-white centres, maturing to pure snow-white; colour remains stable without pinking or yellowing and holds reasonably in sun, maintaining a clean display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very light, delicate rose scent that is barely noticeable in the garden; flowers are primarily decorative rather than chosen for fragrance-led planting or sensory garden schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is sparse due to the double flower form; where present, it forms small spherical orange-red hips around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding only modest late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) but highly susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring attentive disease management for best results. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny to lightly shaded beds, parks and urban plantings at 35–75 cm spacing; needs regular fungicide or cultural controls, watering in dry spells, and deadheading to sustain flowering and appearance. |
LA PALOMA 85 ® offers compact structure, repeat white flowering and adaptable bedding use on a durable own-root framework that suits long-term family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you value steady, classical rose presence.
