Look-A-Likes® BougainFeelYa® Shrub Rose

Rosa ‘MEIckinava’ – Look-A-Likes® BougainFeelYa®

Look-A-Likes® BougainFeelYa® is a striking shrub rose that brings the vibrant spirit of the tropics to any garden. Bred by Meilland International in France, this exceptional rose was created to mirror the lush, colorful brilliance of bougainvillea—without the sprawling growth or high maintenance. Its vivid magenta-pink blooms appear in abundance from spring through frost, covering the plant in waves of radiant color. Each flower opens single and bright, creating a glowing effect that turns any border, slope, or landscape bed into a scene of tropical delight.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Shrub / Landscape Rose
🧬 Cultivar: Rosa ‘MEIckinava’
🧬 Breeder: Meilland International (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses and Plants
🎨 Color: Vivid magenta to fuchsia pink with tropical undertones
🌸 Petal Count: ~5 petals (single form)
💠 Bloom Form: Open and light, resembling bougainvillea bracts
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.5–3″ (6–8 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fresh, and airy

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Graceful, arching, and floriferous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Mass plantings, mixed borders, slope cover, or tropical-inspired gardens

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — bred for strong resistance to black spot and mildew
🌎 Regional Performance: Outstanding in hot, humid, and sun-drenched environments
✨ Unique Traits:

• Continuous color with self-cleaning blooms (no deadheading needed)
• Bougainvillea-like vibrance on a compact rose form
• Low-maintenance habit ideal for landscape design
• Heat and drought tolerant once established

✨ Why We Love It

Look-A-Likes® BougainFeelYa® is pure joy in rose form — vivid, carefree, and impossible to ignore. Its tropical tones and constant bloom cycle bring year-round energy to the garden, while its Meilland-bred strength ensures effortless performance. Perfect for adding drama to a border or a burst of color along a pathway, BougainFeelYa® ‘MEIckinava’ is a living vacation that never ends.