LA PALOMA 85 ® – white bedding floribunda rose - Evers
Bring gentle, pure-white colour to your garden with LA PALOMA 85®, a compact floribunda bedding rose that offers reliable flowering in typical Irish conditions, even where heavy soils need careful drainage and summers stay humid. Its neat, bushy habit and tidy structure make it an easy choice for front gardens, smaller beds and path edges where You want a calm, bright look without complicated designs. As an own-root plant it promises long-term longevity, quietly rebuilding itself after pruning and weather stress and settling into a stable, balanced shape over the years. You can use it confidently in regular garden soil with sensible watering and feeding, letting it form softly cupped, double blooms from early summer onwards. In a 40–50 litre container or a narrow border the compact size and clear white petals quickly earn their place, while in groups of three to five plants it builds a low, continuous presence that suits cottage-style planting and urban front gardens alike. Think of LA PALOMA 85® as a gradual garden investment: in the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it builds its shoots and branching, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental potential as a dependable white bedding rose You can simply enjoy.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden bed by the entrance |
The compact, bushy habit and modest height keep views open while giving a welcoming white accent near the doorway; its dependable flowering rhythm makes the entrance feel cared for with only straightforward seasonal pruning, ideal if You are a beginner |
| Small group of 3–5 in a family garden |
Planting several together quickly creates a low, continuous white carpet effect that works in modestly sized Irish gardens, giving structure without feeling overpowering and remaining easy to combine with lawns and simple edging for a relaxed, uncluttered look, perfect for a busy gardener |
| Mixed border with perennials |
The pure, snow-white blooms act as a neutral anchor among colourful perennials such as dwarf hosta or houseleek, tying the planting together across the season and offering a calm visual pause that still feels refined and long lived for the practical home gardener |
| Urban front garden with limited space |
Its upright, compact growth and dark, glossy foliage let You keep a smart, polished look even where the planting strip is shallow, fitting neatly between paths, parking spaces and boundary walls while still offering a soft, cottage-style atmosphere for an urban homeowner |
| Large, heavy containers on balcony or patio |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good-quality compost the moderate height and tidy spread suit balconies or patios that catch Atlantic winds, giving steady white flowers and a well-behaved outline that complements outdoor seating areas for a space-conscious city-dweller |
| Low flowering hedge or path edging |
Planted at closer spacing, its bushy structure forms a low, defined line that guides the eye along paths or separates lawn from beds, creating a classic white edging that is easy to keep in shape with one main annual trim, appealing to a style-focused gardener |
| Partially shaded cottage-style border |
Suited to partial shade, this rose still produces well-shaped clusters of flowers where fences, neighbouring houses or mature shrubs limit direct light, supporting the layered, informal look of traditional cottage plantings for lovers of romantic borders |
| Long-term planting in established beds |
As an own-root rose it is designed for a long lifespan, gradually forming its permanent bush shape on site and coping well with the cool, damp Irish climate where soils may stay wet and heavy for periods, reassuring anyone planning a stable, low-change garden |
Decorating ideas
- White Cottage Ribbon – Run a narrow line of LA PALOMA 85® along a front path, underplanting with dwarf hosta for foliage contrast and a soft cottage feel – ideal for homeowners wanting charm without complex planting plans
- Calm Patio Glow – Place one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot and surround the rim with sempervivum rosettes to highlight the pure-white blooms – perfect for balcony and patio users who like simple, stylish containers
- Green and White Frame – Combine a small group of these roses with compact New Zealand flax ‘Tom Thumb’ to frame a seating area in crisp white and bronze-green – suited to busy families who want structure all summer
- Soft Entrance Duo – Plant a pair on either side of the front door with low evergreen groundcover between to create a welcoming, symmetrical entrance – good for those who want an easy, tidy first impression
- Quiet Evening Border – Use LA PALOMA 85® with cool-toned foliage plants so the white flowers catch the dusk light and remain visible from indoors – ideal for people who mainly enjoy their garden after work
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub bedding rose, registered as TANamola, marketed as LA PALOMA 85 ® Bedding rose TANamola; American Rose Society exhibition name LA PALOMA 85; name means “the dove” in Spanish. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany; parentage not documented. Introduced and registered in 1985, within the commercial bed rose group, originally distributed by Rosen Tantau for mass and garden plantings. |
| Growth and structure |
Compact bushy shrub, 50–70 cm high and 40–60 cm wide with upright, bedding rose habit; dense, dark-green glossy foliage; moderate prickles, well suited to forming low groups, edging lines and smaller-scale planting schemes. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, carried in clusters of three to five per stem; repeat flowering with a good second flush, giving extended display across the season when regularly deadheaded and adequately nourished. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pure snow-white overall appearance; buds greenish cream with butter tones, opening to cream-white with a lemon-white centre and then bright white; colour holds moderately well without noticeable bleaching, even under stronger summer sunshine. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak fragrance, barely perceptible in normal garden use; a light, classic rose scent detectable only at close range in calm conditions, so planting is mainly for visual effect rather than for strongly scented garden compositions. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip formation is limited by the double flowers; occasionally small, spherical orange-red hips 8–12 mm across appear in late season but are generally sparse and ornamental rather than a major feature of the cultivar. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, needing regular preventative care; moderate drought tolerance but requires consistent watering in hot, dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade; spacing 45 cm in beds, 35 cm for low hedging, about 75 cm as solitary. Suitable for flower beds, parks, urban green spaces and occasional cutting for simple indoor arrangements. |
LA PALOMA 85 ® offers compact growth, pure-white flowers and long-term structure on its own roots, giving You a stable, easy-to-place bedding rose for modest Irish gardens if You would like a dependable white feature.
