Dark, velvety-toned red. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtly scented rose - subtly spicy character
– Deep, velvety deep-red cluster blooms.
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season.
– Compact, bushy habit for neat borders.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Mild, subtly spicy fragrance on warm days.
– Special feature: Multi-award winner in Lyon, 1990, including “Plus Belle Rose de France”.
Familiar garden experience – Long-term garden plan
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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NICCOLO PAGANINI ® – deep red bedding floribunda rose
Dense clusters of velvety deep red blooms make NICCOLO PAGANINI ® a striking yet practical choice for neat front gardens and classic cottage-style beds. This bushy floribunda forms a compact, orderly shrub with glossy mid-green foliage, ideal for easy-to-manage beds and low, formal edging near paths and drives. Bred by Meilland for dependable performance, it offers reliable repeat flowering, with successive flushes from early summer onwards and only moderate deadheading needed to keep the plant tidy. As an own-root rose in a 2‑litre pot, it settles steadily, building a strong base for long-lived garden structure that copes well with typical British summers, including periods of coastal wind and rain and heavier soils when drainage is considered. Over time, you can expect a reassuring development arc: a focus on rooting in the first year, bushy shoot growth and shape in the second, and full ornamental impact with generous flowering by the third, even for busy gardeners.
Niccolo Paganini ® with double, cupped blooms and a pronounced centre.
Niccolo Paganini® shows a double, cupped flower with a pronounced centre.
Dense, glossy mid-green foliage of Niccolo Paganini®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip along a path or driveway
This compact, bushy floribunda keeps a low, even outline, ideal for smart, repeatable planting along front paths where you want a classic red rose look without constant reshaping. Deep red clusters read well from the pavement for appearance-conscious homeowners.
Small mixed cottage border near the house
Rich, velvety clusters combine easily with traditional perennials and ornamental grasses, giving strong colour blocks without dominating the border. Its moderate height suits windows and seating areas, keeping views open for cottage-style garden enthusiasts.
Compact rose bed of 3–5 plants in a family garden
At the recommended spacing, a small group quickly knits into a dense, flower-packed bed that is straightforward to look after. Own-root plants form a stable, long-term clump that responds well to simple annual pruning for practical family-garden planners.
Low flowering hedge or boundary edging
Regular spacing creates a level, hedge-like ribbon of deep red colour that defines driveways or lawn edges. The tidy, bushy habit and repeat flowering make it easy to keep smart with basic trimming, suiting low-maintenance garden keepers.
Urban front garden with exposure to wind and rain
Robust growth and good heat and weather tolerance help this variety cope with typical street-side conditions, including blustery episodes and wet spells, provided drainage is reasonable. This offers reassurance for exposed-site city and coastal gardeners.
Decorative feature in a larger container (40–50 litres+)
In a sufficiently large container with regular watering and feeding, its compact, bushy form and uniform bloom clusters create a bold red focal point near doors or terraces. Own-root resilience supports long-term pot culture for balcony and patio owners.
Simple rose-and-grass composition in small beds
The strong block of deep red flowers contrasts cleanly with fine-textured grasses, creating structure without complex planting plans. Repeating a few plants delivers rhythm and form that remain attractive year after year for design-conscious but time-poor beginners.
Low-input family border with straightforward annual care
Moderate maintenance needs, remontant flowering and self-cleaning tendencies mean that basic pruning, feeding and occasional deadheading are enough to keep it showy, even as an own-root shrub that ages gracefully, suiting busy household gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Classic – Combine with Gypsophila repens and lavender for a soft, clouded base under the deep red clusters – ideal for lovers of romantic cottage borders.
Front-Formal – Plant a single row along a straight path, underplant with low thyme to emphasise its neat hedge-like outline – for homeowners seeking a crisp, traditional frontage.
Red-Focus – Group 3–5 plants in a square bed with a simple gravel edge, letting the velvety bloom clusters provide the main drama – for minimalists who still want strong colour.
Grass-Contrast – Pair with Calamagrostis and other upright grasses so the fine stems frame the bushy roses – for contemporary gardeners mixing roses with modern textures.
Pot-Parterre – Use one plant per 40–50 litre terracotta pot at each side of steps or a doorway, keeping pruning simple to maintain compact symmetry – for small-space urban gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose registered as MEIcairma, marketed as NICCOLO PAGANINI ®; ARS exhibition name Niccolo Paganini, belonging to the bed rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland at Meilland International, France, from MEIjulita × (MEIdanu × Uncle Walter); introduced and registered in 1990 by Meilland International.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated variety: Lyon Gold Medal 1990, Plus Belle Rose de France 1990, and Lyon Medal of the Great Rose of the Century 1990 for ornamental performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, medium-height shrub 65–95 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, with dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms even, compact bedding structures with good coverage.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals borne in clusters, showing a distinct medium-height centre; remontant with a plentiful second flush and moderate self-cleaning.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety red flowers (ARS dr, RHS 187A–187B) that darken slightly toward burgundy; colour holds well in sun, with newly opened blooms rich and intense and only slight fading over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild yet noticeable fragrance with a subtly spicy rose character; primarily grown for colour and form rather than scent, with limited pollinator value due to heavily double petals.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse because of very double flowers; where present, hips are spherical, orange-red, about 8–12 mm in diameter, offering modest seasonal interest in late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), with moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat and moderate drought with regular watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds, parks and urban spaces; plant 35–60 cm apart depending on use, at 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for massing; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and deadheading.
NICCOLO PAGANINI ® offers rich deep red clusters, a compact, reliable habit and long-term own-root resilience, making it a sound choice if you prefer roses that quietly perform year after year.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NICCOLO PAGANINI ® – deep red bedding floribunda rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double, fringed blooms have inaccessible stamens, so it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double, ruffled flowers partially conceal the stamens, so its pollinator friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is usually scant because of the double flowers; if they form, the hips are spherical, orange‑red and 8–12 mm in diameter.
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
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