LA PALOMA 85 ® – white bedding floribunda rose – TANamola
Uniformity in growth and flowering makes LA PALOMA 85 a predictable option for large-scale own-root propagation, with compact bushy plants suited to standard containers and 2–3 L nursery production. Its white double, cupped flowers form stable, non-fading displays that support reliable “standard finished product” ranges for retail and reseller partners, while own-root material underpins long-term stock stability and low replacement in thematic rose collections. The moderate hardiness profile (USDA 6b, RHS H7) supports UK-wide scheduling, and its park and urban bedding suitability aligns with public-realm and municipal planting briefs where repeated, abundant flowering is a core specification, even under conditions where winter and wind exposure are regular operational constraints. Over time, rooted cuttings follow a natural development arc from root establishment in year one, structural shoot build-up in year two and full ornamental expression from year three, giving you a clear planning basis for collection and project work across your supply network.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L retail bedding unit – Compact, bush-trained plants in standard 2–3 L containers, showing uniform white flowering for bench-ready “standard finished product” bedding ranges – target: garden centres and DIY retail.
- Park and urban bedding module – Professionally grown batches for parks and urban green spaces, using own-root stock for long-term renewal and dense foliage for strong visual blocks – target: municipal and landscape contractors.
- White-collection feature container – Plants up-potted from 2–3 L to 40–50 L containers to create focal points in white-themed collections, leveraging stable colour and compact habit – target: show gardens and display projects.
- Stock-bed mother plant line – Own-root NEONATAL plants established in propagation beds as renewable mother stock, supporting continuous production of white bedding units under in-house control – target: propagation-focused nurseries.
- Private-label white bedding series – Branded line built on uniform compact growth and reliable white flowering, produced through standard container routes for predictable supply cycles – target: large retail chains via integrator partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Registered as TANamola, traded as LA PALOMA 85 ® bedding rose TANamola; floribunda shrub rose in the bed rose commercial group, ARS exhibition name La Paloma 85. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, Germany; introduced and registered in 1985, with parentage recorded as unknown and distribution initially handled by Rosen Tantau. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright, compact plants reaching about 50–70 cm in height and 40–60 cm spread, with dense, dark-green glossy foliage and moderate thorniness, forming neat bedding and shrub units. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cupped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, arranged mainly in clusters of three to five per stem; flowers repeat well, providing abundant second flushes over the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pure snow-white colour overall; buds open cream-white with subtle lemon centres, then brighten without yellow or pink, with colour holding well in sun and ARS white, RHS 155C outer and 155D inner codes. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate rose scent of very weak strength, barely noticeable in most conditions, making fragrance a secondary feature compared with the visual effect of the pure white blooms in bedding use. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation is generally limited by the double flowers; where produced, hips are small, spherical, about 8–12 mm in diameter, and orange-red in colour, with no particular ornamental emphasis. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA zone 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular fungicide programmes and close monitoring. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for flower beds, parks, urban green spaces and limited cut use; best via standard container production in 2–3 L pots, but maintenance demand is high due to strong fungal disease susceptibility. |
LA PALOMA 85 ® TANamola offers compact, uniform growth, abundant repeat white flowering and reliable hardiness on own roots for predictable, regenerative, long-lived stands; consider aligning capacities and schedules to integrate it into your bedding programmes.
