Bedding rose

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La Sevillana®

Bedding rose

MEIgekanu – Marie -Louise Meilland

Vivid, fiery orange‑red in which shades of red and orange blend harmoniously. In light the petal surfaces appear to glow. - landscape shrub rose - mild, discreetly scented rose - delicately rose-scented

– Vivid, glowing orange-red cluster blooms.
– Strongly remontant, flowers reliably for months.
– Dense, bushy habit for beds and hedges.
– Excellent disease, heat and drought tolerance.
– Mild, delicately rose-scented flowers.
Special feature: Multi-award-winning ADR-certified landscaping rose, ideal for demanding urban sites.
Biodiversity – Uniform growth
La Sevillana®
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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LA SEVILLANA® – orange-red landscape shrub rose - Meilland

Effortless planting meets long-term structure with La Sevillana®, a robust floribunda that delivers fiery orange-red colour in family gardens without demanding complex care. Its bushy, upright habit forms a dense, uniform hedge or bed, staying tidy even in exposed sites where strong winds and rain test lesser roses. Masses of cluster-flowered blooms appear in generous waves through summer and into autumn, with very good self-cleaning so spent flowers drop away neatly and you are rarely tied to deadheading. Strong, trial-proven health and ADR recognition support minimal spraying, while semi-double blossoms offer moderate pollinator interest and decorative hips later in the season. On its own roots it settles securely and reshoots reliably, giving a stable, long-lived display as it moves from first-year establishment to fuller bushiness in the second season and a mature, glowing presence by the third.


La Sevillana® foliage, shown with a subtle glossy sheen in the light.

Usage options

Target areaReasoning
Front garden statement bed Ideal where you want showy colour with minimal ongoing work: La Sevillana® builds a dense, upright bush that stays uniform, giving a structured, tidy look from the pavement or drive without intricate pruning knowledge, reassuring beginners.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge Plant in a row at the recommended hedge spacing to create a compact, even barrier that flowers generously and needs only light annual trimming; own-root vigour helps gaps fill naturally over time, comforting the time-poor homeowner.
Sunny mixed border in family gardens The glowing orange-red clusters sit well among perennials and grasses, while its bushy shape provides a stable backbone; repeat blooming keeps interest going all summer with limited feeding and watering tasks for the busy urban-gardener.
Urban and coastal front-of-house plantings Very good tolerance of heat, reflected light and compacted ground makes it suited to exposed or street-side beds where weather is harsh and maintenance teams cannot visit often, supporting the practical needs of the city-resident.
Small groups as focal accents Use 3–5 plants together to create a bold, uniform dome of colour that reads as one clear feature; the bushy habit and reliable repeat flowering give a long season of interest with straightforward shaping for the aesthetic-focused beginner.
Easy-care family play garden edges Its moderately thorny, dense growth helps define play areas or lawn edges, while good disease resistance keeps foliage presentable without frequent spraying, suiting households that want simple routines and safe planting choices for the family-gardener.
Large container planting (40–50 L+) In a generous pot with good drainage, it forms a substantial flowering shrub on the patio; own-root growth adapts well to the container, steadily filling space with repeat blooms and limited pruning needs, appealing to the balcony and terrace owner.
Pollinator-aware cottage-style schemes Semi-double, open blooms offer accessible stamens for moderate pollinator activity while still giving the bold, glowing colour associated with bedding roses, supporting a more nature-friendly yet tidy effect valued by the environmentally-minded gardener.

Styling ideas

  • COTTAGE-EDGE HEDGE – Line a front path with a low La Sevillana® hedge, interplanting white verbena for contrast and gentle movement – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts seeking strong colour with modest care.
  • HOT-TONE ISLAND – Create a stand-alone bed of 3–5 plants, underplant with warm-toned groundcovers to echo the fiery blooms – for homeowners wanting a bold focal point that stays structurally neat.
  • URBAN COURTYARD BLOCK – Mass-plant in a rectangular bed for a uniform, modern block of colour that copes with heat and reflective surfaces – perfect for city dwellers and shared front gardens.
  • PATIO FEATURE POT – Grow one plant in a 50–60 litre container with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ nearby to extend the red-orange palette – suited to balcony and terrace owners who prefer easy seasonal pruning.
  • FAMILY-FRIENDLY BORDER – Place along the back of a small mixed border, combining with hardy grasses and low perennials to frame play lawns – for busy families needing resilient, low-spray structure.

Technical cultivar profile
ParameterData
Name and registration La Sevillana® (MEIgekanu), floribunda/landscape shrub, exhibition floribunda category; commercial landscape bedding rose used widely in decorative mass plantings.
Origin and breeding Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland (France, 1976), complex multi-parent cross; introduced after 1978 by Meilland International for robust landscape and bedding use.
Awards and recognition Highly trialled: ADR Germany 1979, multiple medals including Gold at Orléans 1980 and awards in Copenhagen, Japan, Belfast and Paris for garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics Bushy, upright shrub 90–130 cm high, 100–140 cm wide, dense bronze-green foliage, moderately thorny canes; forms an even, cohesive mass in hedges and beds.
Flower morphology Semi-double clusters with 13–25 petals, medium-sized flat blooms on trusses; strongly remontant with abundant second flush for extended seasonal display.
Colour data and phenology Vivid orange-red with scarlet and coral tones; colour holds well, only slightly lightening in strong sun; glowing effect from bud through full bloom into gentle fading.
Fragrance and aroma Mild, discreet rose fragrance noticeable at close range rather than at distance; enough scent for pleasant garden work without overwhelming nearby seating areas.
Hip characteristics Produces ovoid scarlet hips 7–11 mm in moderate numbers, adding late-season interest and some wildlife value without heavily reducing overall flower displays.
Resistance and winter hardiness Very good disease resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to about -23 °C (RHS H7), tolerates heat and moderate drought once established.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun, in beds, hedges, parks and urban plantings; low pruning and feeding needs, with recommended spacings allowing solid yet breathable massing.

La Sevillana® offers vivid colour, uniform structure and low-maintenance repeat flowering, and as an own-root shrub it establishes securely for long-term garden value, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care family spaces.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: LA SEVILLANA® – orange-red landscape shrub rose - Meilland
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:11.07.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [269] 52-953 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "Sevillana" refers to the feminine form relating to Seville and is the name of an Andalusian flamenco dance.
Cultivar Synonym: Sevillana™
Original Trade Name: La Sevillana®
Current Trade Name: La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu
Rose Group: Floribunda, Landscape Shrub
Commercial Type: landscape shrub rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition floribunda
Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France, 1977)
Introduction Year: after 1978
Breeder: Marie -Louise Meilland
Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International
Breeding Year: France, 1976
Parentage: ([MEIbrim × ‘Jolie Madame’] × [‘Zambra’ × ‘Zambra’]) × ([‘Tropicana’ × ‘Tropicana’] × [‘Poppy Flash’ × ‘Rusticana’])

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: Silver Medal – Valbypark, Copenhagen (1978); Bronze Medal – Japan (1978); ADR certification, Germany (1979); Gold Medal – Orléans, France (1980); 1st prize – AJJH, France (1980); Certificate – Belfast, Northern Ireland (1980); Silver Medal – Bagatelle, Pa

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm)
Spread: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy, upright
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a bronze-green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers fall off naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25
Flower Fullness: semi-double
Flower Shape: flat
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: pb RHS code: 40A (outer), 40B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is strongly remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange-red
Flower Colour Description: Vivid, fiery orange‑red in which shades of red and orange blend harmoniously. In light the petal surfaces appear to glow.
Closed Bud: Dark orange-red, with a slightly glossy surface and uniform colouring.
Newly Opened Flower: Vibrant scarlet-orange outer petals with inner surfaces slightly lighter and a rich orange tone.
Full Bloom: Lustrous vermilion-orange with a delicate coral hue inside.
Before Fading: The colour softens, becoming a pale brick red while retaining an orange undertone.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight and heat it lightens slightly, but fundamentally retains its colour well.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, discreetly scented rose
Fragrance Character: delicately rose-scented
Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double, more open flowers with accessible stamens make it moderately attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Because of its semi-double flowers, it is considered partly pollinator-friendly.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Hip Colour: scarlet
Hip Comment: Ovoid, scarlet-red rose hips formed in moderate quantities, 7–11 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -23–-21 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; copes with moderate drought but requires irrigation during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 120 cm, for hedging 105 cm, as a specimen 200 cm
Planting Density: square planting 0,7 plant/m², hexagonal arrangement 0,8 plant/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Prefers a sunny position
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement low; requires minimal pruning and feeding.
Primary Uses: flower bed, park, urban green space, hedge, mass planting

Comments

Strengths: Biodiversity – Uniform growth
Companion Plants: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' - Garden crocosmia Verbena hastata 'White Spires' - White dense-flowered verbena Phormium 'Tom Thumb' - New Zealand flax
Comment: Very good urban tolerance; stable in heat, during drier periods and under intensive urban development.
LA SEVILLANA® – orange-red landscape shrub rose - Meilland
Vivid, fiery orange‑red in which shades of red and orange blend harmoniously. In light the petal surfaces appear to glow. - landscape shrub rose - mild, discreetly scented rose - delicately rose-scented
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Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) Flower shape: flat Winter hardiness: 6b orange-red - Meilland International (France, 1977) landscape shrub rose - Flower size: !- Flower size: !- - Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) - Flower fullness: semi-double La Sevillana® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze Marie -Louise Meilland

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Care guide

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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