Northwest Blooms · Roses
Rosa 'Sevilana'
Sevilana Rose
- Rose type
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 to 5 feet
- Bloom size
- Medium (2–4 in) – typically around 3 in
- Flower color
- Vivid orange‑red to cherry‑red (often semi-double)
- Fragrance
- Mild
About this plant
Rosa 'Sevillana', also known as La Sevillana, is a shrub rose that produces clusters of fiery orange-red semi-double blossoms from late spring into the fall. The blooms, with a soft, mild fragrance, are set against glossy bronze-green foliage that remains clean and attractive as the season progresses. Rose hips often follow flowering, adding autumn interest, while the bushy, upright growth habit supports a lush display that draws pollinators and enhances garden borders or mass plantings.
Bred in France by Marie‑Louise Meilland, Le Sevillana was introduced in 1978. Its heat tolerance, continuous blooming, and resilience in dry conditions complement its low-maintenance appeal. The combination of lasting color, dependable performance, and autumnal fruiting makes this rose a favored choice for gardeners and landscape designers.
Planting & care
Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Shrub roses need only light thinning, keeping their natural full shape and repeat bloom.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
