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 flower clusters
– Strongly remontant, blooms again abundantly
– Robust, upright shrub for mass planting
– Excellent disease resistance, ADR certified
– Good heat and drought tolerance for urban sites
Special feature: Forms decorative scarlet rose hips in autumn.
Biodiversity – Uniform growth
La Sevillana®
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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LA SEVILLANA® – orange-red landscape shrub rose – Meilland

If You want a striking, easy-care rose that simply gets on with the job in Irish conditions, LA SEVILLANA® is a strong, reliable choice. Its vivid orange-red clusters light up beds and front gardens, while the bushy, upright habit naturally forms a uniform low hedge or mass planting. Bred as a tough landscape shrub, it offers excellent disease resistance and copes well with our damp air and heavy soils, even where drainage needs a little extra attention. The semi-double flowers are moderately pollinator-friendly, with discreet rose fragrance, and the plant’s own-root character supports a long-lived, regenerating shrub that settles into your garden year after year – in year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on shoots, and by year three it shows its full impact.


Dense, slightly glossy bronze-green foliage of La Sevillana®

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden bed along the path The bushy, upright growth and dense foliage create a tidy, uniform line that looks well-kept without much work, keeping your entrance bright and welcoming even if you only have time for basic pruning and occasional feeding, ideal for the busy homeowner
Small group in a mixed family border Planted in a group of three to five, the vivid orange-red clusters repeat flower reliably, giving a strong colour focus that knits in easily with perennials and shrubs while still being low maintenance and forgiving, perfect for the casual gardener
Urban front garden or roadside verge Bred as a landscape shrub with proven awards, it tolerates heat, reflected light and road dust, so it stays attractive in town streets and driveways where watering and care might be irregular, reassuring for the urban resident
Coastal or windswept Irish garden edge The robust structure and good disease resistance mean the plant copes well with wind and damp air, even where heavy soil and regular rain challenge more delicate roses, supporting those in Atlantic locations
Low flowering hedge between garden areas Recommended hedge spacings allow it to knit into a dense, upright barrier with glossy bronze-green foliage and self-cleaning flowers, reducing deadheading while still giving a neat visual division, appreciated by the practical planner
Pollinator-friendly cottage-style planting Semi-double blooms with accessible stamens provide moderate interest for bees while still delivering a rich, glowing colour, so You can combine charm and wildlife support in a relaxed, country-style border that suits the nature lover
Large container on sunny patio or balcony In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright, branching habit and strong repeat flowering create a long-season display that only needs routine watering and feeding, matching the needs of the balcony gardener
Long-term, low-input mass planting As an own-root, hardy shrub it builds a deep root system and stable framework over time, offering a long lifespan and easy regeneration so beds in parks or larger gardens stay attractive for years with modest attention, ideal for the forward-planner

Decorating ideas

  • Warm welcome border – Line your front path with LA SEVILLANA® underplanted with lavender and low catmint for a glowing orange-red and soft blue contrast – ideal for homeowners who want a smart entrance with minimal upkeep
  • Cottage-style mix – Combine small groups of this rose with foxgloves, hardy geraniums and Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ for a relaxed, romantic feel – suited to cottage-garden fans who like informal, bee-friendly borders
  • Sunset patio pot – Plant one rose in a 50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and apricot calibrachoa to echo its fiery tones – perfect for balcony and patio users seeking a single, bold focal point
  • Modern urban strip – Repeat plant LA SEVILLANA® with Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’ and ornamental grasses for a clean, architectural ribbon of colour – great for busy urban gardeners wanting structure without complex maintenance
  • Family play-garden frame – Use a loose hedge of these roses backed by hydrangeas and spring bulbs to frame lawns and play areas – ideal for families wanting year-round interest and easy-care structure around everyday spaces

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration Floribunda and landscape shrub bedding rose marketed as La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu; registered cultivar name MEIgekanu; American Rose Society exhibition name La Sevillana®.
Origin and breeding Bred in France in 1976 by Marie-Louise Meilland for Meilland International, from complex floribunda and hybrid tea parentage; first distributed from France around 1977, registered in 1978.
Awards and recognitions Highly decorated landscape rose: Silver Medal Valbypark and Bronze Medal Japan 1978; ADR Germany 1979; Gold Medal Orléans and first prize AJJH France 1980; Certificate Belfast 1980, confirming reliability.
Growth and structure Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 90–130 cm in height and 100–140 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy bronze-green foliage and moderate thorns; self-cleaning flower heads keep the plant looking tidy.
Flower morphology Semi-double clusters of flat blooms, medium sized at about 4–7 cm across with 13–25 petals; strongly remontant with a plentiful second flush and regular repeat, forming showy trusses above the foliage.
Colour and phenology Vivid, fiery orange-red flowers blending red and orange tones; buds dark orange-red, opening scarlet-orange then softening to pale brick red, with good colour retention even in strong sun and only slight lightening in heat.
Fragrance and aroma Delicately rose-scented with a mild, discreet fragrance noticeable at close range; semi-double open form offers moderately attractive blooms for pollinators, balancing ornamental effect with some ecological value.
Rose hip characteristics Forms ovoid, scarlet hips in moderate quantities, around 7–11 mm in diameter; the small, egg-shaped fruit add seasonal interest in late season without overwhelming the overall neat appearance of the shrub.
Resistance and hardiness High resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a, Swedish Zone 3); tolerates heat and moderate drought but benefits from watering during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to beds, hedges, mass plantings, parks and urban spaces; prefers full sun and well-drained soil; plant more closely for dense hedges; low pruning and feeding needs make it ideal for easy-care family gardens.

LA SEVILLANA® offers vivid repeat flowering, excellent disease resistance and a long-lived own-root shrub that settles deeply into your garden with minimal effort, making it a dependable choice when You would like a straightforward rose to enjoy.

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:11.09.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [269] 52-953 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The word "Sevillana" refers to the feminine form relating to Seville and is the name of an Andalusian flamenco dance.
Synonym Name: Sevillana™
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)
Year of Introduction: 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 Form: 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: 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.
Freshly 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.
Pre-Fading Flower: 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.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Rose Hip Colour: scarlet
Rose Hip Notes: 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 Spacing: 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 Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; requires minimal pruning and feeding.
Key Uses: flower bed, park, urban green space, hedge, mass planting

Notes

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
Note: 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
Online rose order - orange-red - landscape shrub rose - La Sevillana® - (3-4.3ft (90-130 cm))
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: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - 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 unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!

2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.


Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.
Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.

Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.

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PharmaRosa Ltd.
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