Dark, velvety-toned red. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtly scented rose - subtly spicy character
– Deep, velvety deep-red cluster blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering over the season.
– Compact, bushy habit for dense bedding.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Mild, subtly spicy rose fragrance.
– Special feature: Multi-award winner in Lyon 1990, including Plus Belle Rose de France and Medal of the Great Rose of the Century.
Familiar garden experience – Long-term garden plan
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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NICCOLO PAGANINI ® – deep red bedding floribunda rose - Meilland
With its rich clusters of deep red blooms and compact, bushy habit, Niccolo Paganini ® brings a classic, storybook atmosphere to modest front gardens and relaxed family borders. Bred for reliable flowering, it repeats generously from early summer onwards, keeping beds and low hedges full of colour even when weekends are busy. The mid-green, glossy foliage frames each bloom beautifully, giving a well-kept look with only moderate deadheading and basic care. As an own-root plant it is naturally long-lived and capable of gentle regeneration, maintaining its shape without complicated pruning in typical British plots. Well anchored and sturdy, it stands up reassuringly to breezy conditions and coastal gusts when the garden is a little exposed. The subtly spicy fragrance suits seating areas, where you can enjoy its colour at close quarters. Over time, a thoughtfully spaced row forms a continuous low hedge line along paths or drives, while a single container specimen in a 50-litre pot adds a romantic focal accent near the kitchen door.
Niccolo Paganini® bloom detail: double flowers with a cupped shape and visible centre.
Niccolo Paganini ® in bloom, showing its double flowers and pronounced centre.
Niccolo Paganini ® with dense, glossy mid-green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border bedding in a family garden
The compact, bushy structure keeps Niccolo Paganini ® neat at the front of a border, giving a dense, colourful strip that hides bare soil without overwhelming nearby perennials, ideal for beginners.
Season-long colour in mixed flower beds
Abundant, repeat clusters of deep red blooms ensure the bed never looks empty between flushes, so you can rely on steady impact from early summer with only moderate deadheading, suiting busy homeowners.
Low flowering hedge along a path or drive
Regular spacing at around 35–40 cm allows plants to knit into a continuous low hedge, giving definition and privacy while remaining easy to maintain with straightforward annual trimming, perfect for family gardens.
Own-root planting for long-term garden plans
The own-root form builds a durable framework and can regrow from its base after harder pruning or winter damage, supporting a long-lived, adaptable planting that suits evolving plots for long-term planners.
Exposed or lightly coastal gardens
A sturdy, well-branched structure and good anchoring in the soil help the shrub cope with brisk winds and occasionally blustery, salt-tinged weather typical of open, coastal-fringe sites for UK gardeners.
Hot, sunny spots near patios or seating
Good heat tolerance and moderate drought resilience mean this rose performs well in warm, reflective areas by patios, provided it is watered regularly, making it a dependable choice for urban patios.
Large containers and courtyard focal points
Its compact habit and dense foliage work well in substantial containers of 40–50 litres, where the plant can establish a stable root system and flower reliably without demanding intricate care from balcony owners.
Romantic cottage-style combinations in heavy soils
Planted in improved heavy clay or chalk with good drainage, it partners easily with airy perennials and grasses, creating a traditional cottage mood that matures gracefully over several seasons for cottage-garden lovers.
Styling ideas
Classic edging row – plant a single row along a front path at 35–40 cm spacings for a crisp, low hedge of deep red, ideal for traditional front gardens – suited to homeowners wanting an ordered, familiar look.
Cottage tapestry – weave plants through a border with Gypsophila and Liatris for a soft, romantic mix of texture and colour – ideal for those creating an informal English cottage feel.
Patio focal pot – grow one shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot by a bench so the velvety blooms and light scent can be enjoyed at close quarters – perfect for small urban patios and balconies.
Mixed-hedge rhythm – alternate this rose with low evergreen shrubs for a varied yet unified boundary, giving year-round shape and summer richness – good for families wanting structure without fuss.
Park-style bed – mass-plant in a rectangular bed, underlining the deep red with a fringe of ornamental grasses for a smart, municipal-style effect at home – for gardeners who appreciate formal, easy-care layouts.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose Niccolo Paganini ® (MEIcairma); ARS exhibition name Niccolo Paganini; the name honours Italian violinist-composer Niccolò Paganini and signals classical, dramatic garden presence.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France, from MEIjulita × (MEIdanu × Uncle Walter); introduced and registered in 1990, combining floribunda reliability with strong colour and bedding performance.
Awards and recognition
Highly regarded floribunda, honoured at Lyon in 1990 with a Gold Medal, Plus Belle Rose de France and Medal of the Great Rose of the Century, confirming its ornamental quality and bedding suitability.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 65–95 cm tall and 40–60 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles; maintains a tidy outline for edging, mass planting and smaller gardens with limited space.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals and a defined central cone, borne in generous clusters; remontant habit ensures a strong first flush followed by plentiful repeat flowering later in the season.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety red flowers (ARS dr; RHS 187A–187B) open intensely coloured, darken slightly toward burgundy and fade only a little in strong sun, offering long-lasting, uniform bedding colour through repeated flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Subtly scented blooms with a mild, spicy rose character; fragrance is present but not overpowering, making it suitable near seating or windows where a light, refined scent is preferable to strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse because of the full, double flowers; when present, hips are small, spherical, 8–12 mm in diameter and orange-red, with limited ornamental effect compared with the abundant blooming.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b; Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate to main foliar diseases, benefiting from standard preventive care in humid or high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with improved, well-drained soil; allow 35–60 cm spacing depending on use, water regularly in dry spells, and provide occasional deadheading and plant protection for sustained ornamental value.
Niccolo Paganini ® offers compact habit, reliable flowering and enduring own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like deep red elegance in your garden with manageable, long-term care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NICCOLO PAGANINI ® – deep red bedding floribunda rose - Meilland
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double, fringed blooms have inaccessible stamens, so it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double, ruffled flowers partially conceal the stamens, so its pollinator friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is usually scant because of the double flowers; if they form, the hips are spherical, orange‑red and 8–12 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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