About Sevillana® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIcastel’ Sevillana®

The Sevillana® Potted Rose Bush is a powerhouse landscape rose — famous for its fiery color, rugged toughness, and ability to bloom through heat, humidity, and neglect. It’s a workhorse shrub that looks upscale while behaving like an industrial-grade planting rose.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda / Landscape Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Meilland (France)
🎨 Color: Vivid orange-red to scarlet, holds well in sun
🌸 Petal Count: ~12–20 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to double blooms in large clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous from late spring to frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light
🏺 Vase Life: Good — bold color, sturdy petals

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, highly uniform shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — bred for public landscapes and high-traffic sites
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in hot, dry, and humid regions; color stays strong
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest