Rosa 'Meilaocil' RUSTICA® III - Rosier Rustica III, Rosier Rustica amélioré

The Rustica® III rose is a robust, abundant, truly radiant bush. Its dazzling flowering which extends from May-June to the first frosts bursts into pale yellow clusters that do not fade in the sun. Disease-resistant and low-maintenance, it is equally suited to flowerbeds and large borders as it is to decorating patios and balconies. Both refined and natural, it can dress up a small urban garden and blend into the gentle spontaneity of a more rural landscape.

The Rustica® III ‘Meilaocil’ rose is a creation by Meilland introduced to the horticultural market in 2023. This bush rose belongs to the large landscape rose family, a horticultural group prized for its robustness, prolonged flowering, and easy maintenance. Designed to offer lasting beauty with minimal upkeep, these roses are perfect for modern gardens where beauty must go hand in hand with simplicity.
With an upright, bushy habit, this Rustica III rose develops a harmonious, both vigorous and well-branched silhouette. Its sturdy stems support generous floral clusters. At maturity, it reaches 70 to 80 cm in height and a spread of 50-60 cm. Its flowers adopt a classic form, initially turbinate, then more open and undulate at full bloom. Formed of around 35 petals, they reveal a centre of golden stamens. Their diameter is approximately 9 cm, and their pale yellow colour remains remarkably stable over time, fading only slightly before wilting. Though unscented, these roses compensate for the lack of fragrance with their brilliance. The flowering is both early and prolonged with blooms recurring in successive waves from May-June until the first frosts. The bright, satin green foliage serves as a backdrop to this abundant flowering. It is a deciduous foliage that disappears in winter only to return the following spring. With excellent disease resistance, it retains its appeal throughout the season. Its sturdy stems are thorny, as is the case with most bush roses.

The history of the Rustica® III ‘Meilaocil’ rose is closely tied to that of the Rustica magazine, a leading reference among the gardening world since 1928. Since 1979, Meilland has celebrated this institution by dedicating a yellow rose to it, a symbol of light and vitality. This third generation of 'Rustica' was named in June 2023 at Bagatelle.

This sunny rose will fit equally well into structured flowerbeds or more free and natural arrangements. It will bring much delight, flooding a pathway border or low hedge with light. In a large pot, it will brighten patios and balconies. You could pair it for example with golden daylilies ('Stella de Oro', 'Double River Wye'), white 'Snowbird' and Erigeron karvinskianus gauras. For an elegant contrast, pair it with Russian sage or catmints.