LA MER – light lilac bedding floribunda rose – Kawamoto
Professional growers looking to broaden lavender-toned bedding and shrub assortments can use LA MER as reliable own‑root propagation material: compact, upright plants with moderate height and spread suit standard container work and efficient bench density, while its consistently remontant flowering and medium‑sized, double, cup‑shaped blooms support visually rich, retail‑ready shrub and floribunda offers. The distinctive, cool lavender‑lilac colour range and soft, medium‑strength fragrance provide clear differentiation for thematic collections and dedicated rose gardens, and its verified cultivar authenticity and premium silver rating underpin dependable stock building. On own roots, the variety’s winter hardiness to H7 and good disease resistance enable homogeneous stands with low replacement in UK nursery networks, even where winters are harsh and winds persistent, and the rooted cuttings integrate smoothly into standard 2–3 L container programmes as a stable base for “reliable garden performance” bedding floribunda lines.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Lavender Bedding Floribunda 3 L – own‑root, upright plants in standard 3 L containers emphasising cool lavender blooms and reliable disease resistance, positioned as a core “reliable garden performance” bedding floribunda SKU – retail / reseller.
- Fragrant Feature Shrub 5 L – bush‑trained shrub line in 5 L pots, highlighting medium fragrance and repeated flowering for border or specimen use, grown on from NEONATAL cuttings for a robust, low‑maintenance offer – independent garden centres.
- Cold‑Hardy Collection Rose 5–7.5 L – H7 hardy, own‑root shrubs in 5–7.5 L containers for regions with harsher winters, focusing on durability, disease resistance and long‑term display under a “reliable garden performance” message – regional nurseries and landscapers.
- Thematic Lavender Rose 10–15 L – colour‑themed, lavender‑toned shrubs in 10–15 L pots for curated and show‑garden projects, combining stable colour, remontant flowering and own‑root longevity for collection plantings – public‑realm and institutional buyers.
- Specimen Patio Rose 40–50 L – selected, well‑branched plants stepped into 40–50 L containers as long‑term, fragrant patio or entrance specimens, using own‑root resilience, cold hardiness and repeat blooming to underpin dependable performance – high‑end retail and project work.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
LA MER – light lilac bedding floribunda rose – Kawamoto; bed rose, shrub and floribunda use; current trade name as listed, other formal registration names not provided in the data set. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Kawamoto Junko at Kawamoto Rose Garden, Japan, from unknown parentage; bred before 2013 and introduced by Kawamoto Rose Garden in 2014 after MAFF registration in 2013. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub with moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage; height around 100–140 cm, spread 90–130 cm; moderately thorny stems, suitable for border, container and specimen cultivation. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double‑flowered blooms with approximately 26–39 petals; cup‑shaped flowers borne in clusters of 1–3 per stem; remonts well with an abundant second flush under suitable cultural conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Silky, cool lavender to light purple tones (RHS 76C outer, 76D inner); colour holds well then fades to muted, powdery, silvery‑lilac shades; overall good colour retention in garden and container settings. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Soft, pleasant fragrance with medium strength, clearly noticeable at close range; primarily ornamental, with no data on specific soap, cosmetic or processing uses beyond standard scented garden value. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally poor because of the double blooms; where present, small spherical orange‑red hips, about 6–10 mm diameter, may form sporadically but have limited practical or display significance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good resistance reported to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardiness around −26 – −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4), supporting outdoor cultivation in cooler climates with appropriate practice. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, containers and specimen plantings; low maintenance requirement with generally good disease resistance; supplied bush‑trained and compact, ideal for standard container production in 2–3 L pots. |
LA MER – light lilac bedding floribunda rose – Kawamoto combines compact upright structure, good disease resistance and cold hardiness with long‑term, predictable own‑root performance, making it a dependable option for which we would be pleased to discuss capacity and scheduling.
