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 blooms in masses.
– Strongly remontant, flowers repeatedly all season.
– Dense, upright bush giving fast ground coverage.
– Excellent disease resistance and hardiness.
– Low-maintenance rose, needs minimal pruning.
– Special feature: ADR-certified award-winner for reliable performance in demanding landscape plantings.

Project (landscape architecture / mass use)

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,34 £

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La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

La Sevillana® MEIgekanu offers uniformity and project-ready coverage for professional, own-root production, combining proven resilience with low-input maintenance in high-density nursery and contractor supply chains. As a bushy, upright landscape shrub with dense foliage and good self-cleaning, it fits seamlessly into tray-based propagation systems for project mass planting and 1.5–2 L container routes where fast, even establishment is critical. Its ADR-backed disease resistance and reliable heat tolerance support consistent output for UK public-realm and urban green-space contracts, even where conditions are wind-exposed and winter-prone across Scotland and northern England. The vivid orange-red flowering performance and dependable repeat flushes reinforce impact and visual continuity in beds, parks, hedges and mass plantings, while own-root material underpins long-term stand stability as roots build in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental effect from year three.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Mass bedding for municipal and public-realm contracts	The fast, even canopy formation directly supports high-density municipal bedding and park schemes focused on quick ground coverage and consistent visual blocks. With a project mass planting route and 1.5–2 L containers, growers can batch-finish dense, bush-trained stock for landscape contractor frameworks. This aligns with project positioning where fast coverage and uniformity are the core value in public spaces. Landscape contractor / municipal framework supplier
Low-input urban and institutional landscapes	Strong, field-proven disease resistance and ADR recognition translate into reduced spraying, lower labour demand and fewer complaints in long-term urban settings. Feeding and pruning needs are modest, matching maintenance-light specifications for campuses, hospitals and housing estates using dense, bush-trained forms. This supports project-positioned offers where low running costs and reliable presentation are primary selling points. Project-serving wholesaler / facilities-portfolio supplier
Heat-exposed, high-visibility park and roadside beds	Good heat tolerance and moderate drought coping capacity make it dependable for exposed roadside and park bedding that still requires strong colour and foliage mass. Using 1.5–2 L project stock, growers can offer robust liners for quick establishment, matching specifications that prioritise fast coverage and uniform, season-long display in demanding microclimates. Highways and parks framework grower
Uniform hedge and edging lines in housing and retail schemes	The bushy, upright habit and dense, bronze-green foliage provide predictable hedging and edging structure with minimal shaping, ideal for repetitive planting lines. A uniform, dense, bush-trained finished product in 1.5–2 L pots fits volume hedge orders and allows fast site planting, supporting project-led positioning where visual uniformity and rapid plot completion drive value. Volume hedge producer / developer-focused nursery
Large-scale show or thematic rose collections	Its vivid, fiery orange-red clusters add a strong colour block within themed rose collections and demonstration beds, yet remain easy to handle in large numbers thanks to own-root predictability and modest care needs. Tray-rooted NEONATAL material feeds into 1.5–2 L show-garden production where project value rests on clear variety identity and consistent mass effect across beds. Show-garden nursery / collection curator
Pollinator-supportive civic planting mixes	Semi-double, moderately pollinator-attractive flowers let planners integrate a visually intense, yet partly functional, rose into biodiversity-minded planting schemes without losing design discipline. With project mass planting and 1.5–2 L production, it can be offered as a repeatable component in civic mixes where the promise is fast coverage and reliable flowering with some ecological contribution. Public-realm and ESG-oriented plant supplier
Long-term shrub beds in climate-exposed northern sites	Robust winter hardiness and resilient disease profile give confidence for northern schemes where wind and cold challenge stand longevity, supporting dependable, low-replacement planting structures. This complements own-root longevity in project mass planting programmes and 1.5–2 L containers, mirroring UK practice in exposed beds and parks that must retain form and effect despite harsh winters and strong winds. Scotland / North England regional nursery partner
Contract production for repeat project specifications	The combination of fast coverage, bushy uniformity and reliable repeat flowering underpins standardised specifications that can be rolled over across sites and years, reducing redesign and trialling. Own-root NEONATAL propagation into uniform, dense, bush-trained 1.5–2 L stock supports predictable capacity planning and stock homogeneity, central to project-positioned ranges serving landscapers and integrator systems. Integrator / specification-led contract grower

Finished-product ideas

Project bedding block 2 L – 1.5–2 L containers finished as dense, bush-trained units, emphasising fast coverage and ADR-backed disease resistance for repeatable mass bedding schemes – municipal and public-realm contractors
Urban hedge line module – compact, uniform bushes for clipped or informal hedging, leveraging bushy structure and low maintenance needs to simplify long linear installations – housing development and retail-park landscapers
Park cluster shrub unit – grouped planting units designed for three-plant clusters, using vivid colour impact and reliable repeat flowering to build strong focal beds – local authority parks departments
Thematic orange-red rose series – curated series entries centred on stable colour retention and uniform habit, supporting identity-strong rose collections from own-root for long-term beds – show gardens and thematic collections
Pollinator-accented civic mix pot – semi-double, moderately pollinator-friendly shrubs combined in standard 2 L modules, balancing visual effect with accessible blooms and low-input care – ESG-focused public-realm procurement

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu, exhibition floribunda, floribunda and landscape shrub group, commercial bed rose; ARS exhibition name La Sevillana®, registered as MEIgekanu, former name not provided.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland, Meilland International, France, 1976; complex parentage involving MEIbrim, Jolie Madame, Zambra, Tropicana, Poppy Flash and Rusticana; registered 1978, introduced after 1978 via Meilland International.
Awards and recognition	Silver Medal Valbypark Copenhagen 1978, Bronze Medal Japan 1978, ADR certification Germany 1979, Gold Medal Orléans 1980, first prize AJJH France 1980, Certificate Belfast 1980, Silver Medal Bagatelle Paris; ADR rating 1979.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright, moderately thorny shrub, 90–130 cm high, 100–140 cm spread, dense slightly glossy bronze-green foliage; good self-cleaning with most spent blooms dropping naturally, supporting tidy mass plantings with minimal grooming.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, flat, cluster-flowered blooms, medium-sized at 1.5–2.75 inches, with approximately 13–25 petals; strongly remontant habit providing abundant second flowering, valuable for sustained display in beds and landscape schemes.
Colour data and phenology	Vivid orange-red flowers blending red and orange tones, ARS code pb, RHS 40A outer and 40B inner; colour lightens slightly in strong sun to pale brick red yet retains an orange undertone, with a notable glowing effect in good light.
Fragrance and aroma	Delicately rose-scented with mild, discreet fragrance; semi-double blooms offer moderately accessible stamens, giving partial pollinator friendliness without dominating by scent, suited to public spaces where strong fragrance is not required.
Hip characteristics	Produces ovoid, scarlet-red hips in moderate quantities, typically 7–11 mm diameter; bright egg-shaped fruit can contribute some seasonal interest in landscape settings where flowers are not deadheaded rigorously after bloom.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a; tolerates heat well, coping with moderate drought when supplemented by irrigation during extended dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations	Best for flower beds, parks, urban green spaces, hedges and mass plantings; low maintenance needs with minimal feeding and pruning; suited to project mass planting, finished as uniform dense bushes, typically targeted to 1.5–2 L pots.

La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu offers fast, uniform coverage, strong disease resilience and low-input maintenance on a predictable, regenerative own-root base; please contact us to align on volumes, timing and project-specific production planning.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: LA SEVILLANA® – orange-red landscape shrub rose - Meilland

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:06.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [269] 20-931 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "Sevillana" refers to the feminine form relating to Seville and is the name of an Andalusian flamenco dance.

Cultivar Synonym: Sevillana™

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIgekanu

Original Trade Name: La Sevillana®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: La Sevillana® Bedding rose MEIgekanu

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: La Sevillana®

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)

Introduction Year: after 1978

Registration Year: 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

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR, Germany (1979)

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

Collectors' Recommendations: -

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 Shape: 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 Description: 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.

Newly 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.

Before Fading: 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.

Colour Retention Level: good

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.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 7-11 mm

Hip Shape: egg-shaped

Hip Colour: scarlet

Hip Comment: Ovoid, scarlet-red rose hips formed in moderate quantities, 7–11 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -23–-21 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6a

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; copes with moderate drought but requires irrigation during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Project mass planting

Recommended target pot: 1.5–2 L

Release form: Uniform, dense, bush-trained finished product

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; requires minimal pruning and feeding.

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, urban green space, hedge, mass planting

Comments

Positioning: Project (landscape architecture / mass use)

Target customer/channel: Landscape contractor, project-serving wholesaler / maintenance

Main value proposition: Fast coverage – uniformity

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

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)