Creamy quartered rosette with a soft blush; strong citrus fragrance; old-fashioned form.
Romantica series
From the Meilland Romantica series — old-fashioned form + modern health
USDA zone 5b+. Most of Ukraine; north/east – with light winter protection.
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Strong – rich citrus-rose, with notes of lemon and verbena.
Good (≈4/5, reputation of the Romantica series).
The pink blush fades quickly to white.
Moderate number (precise data are limited).
Large, glossy, medium green, dense.
Ivory / cream-white; a fresh flower with a soft pink-apricot blush and a warm cream-yellow centre, which fades to pure creamy white over time
Astrantia 'Roma'pink-white
Hosta 'Patriot'green foliage
Veronicastrum 'Album'blue-violet
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'purple foliageOther creamy and cream-white varieties — a warm white mood:
Small white, green and silver flowers and foliage — a classic companion palette for white bouquets and 'moonlit' gardens:
What makes this variety appealing:
Where to plant. Borders and beds, fragrance gardens, containers, romantic flower gardens in an old-fashioned style.
Climate. USDA 5b and warmer; most of Ukraine, in the north/east – with light winter protection. Full sun; the blush fades to white.
Care. A sunny spot; spring pruning; feeding; watering at the base; moderate disease prevention.
Name. 'Bolero' – after the bolero (a Spanish dance and music).
Breeding. Bred by Meilland (breeder Jacques Mouchotte) in France, on sale since 2004; from the Romantica® series – modern roses in the style of old roses.
Significance. A combination of the lush quartered form of old roses, strong citrus fragrance and modern health – an elegant cream floribunda.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −26 °C (USDA zone 5b+). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Most of Ukraine; north/east – with light winter protection.
Repeat-flowering in flushes all season.
70–120 cm tall, 60–70 cm wide.
Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good (according to the reputation of the Romantica series).
Sun; full sun; the pink blush fades quickly to white.
Strong – rich citrus-rose, with notes of lemon and verbena.
