EVELINE WILD™ – yellow-pink shaded nostalgic rose
Imagine stepping outside for a short stroll after soft summer rain, the air scented with a fruity sweetness as EVELINE WILD™ opens its nostalgic rosette blooms in gentle yellow‑pink pastel tones. This compact, bushy shrub settles happily into Irish cottage borders or Dublin front gardens, coping steadily with our breezy showers and helping where soil can stay heavy after prolonged rainfall. Its good self‑cleaning habit means fewer spent blooms to tidy, so You can simply enjoy the long, remontant flowering season and strong fragrance. Grown on its own roots, it is bred for a long, reliable garden life, building up quietly from Year 1 roots to Year 2 shoots and, by Year 3, a full, romantic display. In beds, edging or a large 40–50 litre container, its dense, dark foliage and warm-toned blooms create a softly glowing ambience that feels both cheerful and reassuringly easy to care for.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Irish cottage-style flower bed |
The compact, bushy habit and medium height fit neatly into informal cottage borders, giving layered structure without overwhelming smaller spaces. Continuous, remontant flowering keeps colour going between perennials, even when summer feels short and changeable for busy beginners. |
| Dublin terraced front garden |
EVELINE WILD™ offers refined, pastel-toned blooms that look elegant against brick or render, while the dense, dark foliage frames doorways and railings. Good self-cleaning limits deadheading, so front gardens stay smart with minimal effort for urban homeowners. |
| Large patio container (40–50 litres+) |
In a generous container with drainage, this shrub rose forms a rounded, floriferous mound that perfumes small patios. Own-root growth copes well with re‑sprouting after pruning or weather setbacks, keeping ornamental value stable for those with only a terrace or balcony. |
| Edging along paths and seating areas |
The moderate height and bushy spread make a natural, scented edging that softens paths and seating spots without encroaching too far. Repeating, medium-sized blooms provide a calm, rhythmic accent that suits relaxed evening use by fragrance-loving visitors. |
| Cut flowers for the home |
Strongly scented, very double rosette blooms are ideal for nostalgic indoor arrangements, with colour that moves from peach to cream-peach as they open. Regular, moderate cutting encourages fresh flushes outdoors, supporting a simple, seasonal decorating routine. |
| Romantic “girly” planting scheme |
The warm yellow-pink pastel colouring and full, layered petals create an unmistakably romantic mood, especially with soft companions like lady’s mantle and foxgloves. This visual softness pairs well with relaxed family gardens and gentle, sentimental tastes. |
| Family garden feature shrub |
Good frost hardiness and own-root resilience support a long-lived feature in average Irish gardens, where winters can be sharp and summers variable. Once established with decent drainage and mulch, it remains reliable without complex care regimes for time-poor households. |
| Mixed border with perennials and grasses |
Stable, rounded structure and repeat flowering anchor looser perennials such as yarrow, while pastel blooms echo soft ornamental grasses under green, filtered light after Atlantic breezes and showers. This suits nature-oriented gardeners seeking a gently textured, low-fuss backdrop. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Romantic Border – weave EVELINE WILD™ between foxgloves, lady’s mantle and yarrow to echo its pastel, nostalgic flowers – perfect for lovers of informal Irish cottage style.
- Front-Garden Welcome – plant as a pair at a gate or doorway, underplanted with low grasses, to give a scented, structured entrance – ideal for city terraced homeowners.
- Patio Perfume Pot – grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container near seating, where its strong fragrance can be enjoyed on mild evenings – suited to balcony and patio users.
- Soft-Hued Hedge – space plants at about 40 cm to form a low, romantic edging hedge with repeating blooms – a gentle solution for families wanting tidy, child-friendly boundaries.
- Cut-and-Enjoy Corner – dedicate a small bed for EVELINE WILD™ with easy perennials, cutting stems regularly for indoor vases while the shrub keeps flushing – great for busy, fragrance-loving beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Attribute | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
EVELINE WILD™ (Taste of Love® collection), nostalgia shrub rose, registered as BOZnatafra; part of the Rós rómánsúil group, selected for edible petals and romantic garden effect. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox at Pheno Geno Roses, Temerin, Serbia; protected in the EU since 2020 under plant variety protection No. 55312. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact shrub typically 55–85 cm high and wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; naturally rounded habit suits beds, edging and container use. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals and medium 4–7 cm size; produced in corymbose clusters; remontant with abundant second flush, and good self-cleaning of spent flowers. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm yellowish-orange base with delicate pinkish hue, opening deep peach-orange and softening to cream-peach, finally fading to muted creamy-yellow-peach; overall a clean, pastel yellow-pink impression. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, well-scented rose with sweet, fruity-floral notes; fragrance readily noticeable around the plant in still air, especially on mild, humid days and during peak flushes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is naturally sparse because of very double flowers; where present, hips are spherical, 7–11 mm across, in orange-red shades, offering light seasonal interest rather than heavy cropping. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7); good heat tolerance but needs watering in prolonged drought, with resistance to powdery mildew and moderate susceptibility to black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging on heavy clay by improving drainage and mulching. Suitable for beds, edging, large containers, cutting and edible petals with routine health checks. |
EVELINE WILD™ offers strongly fragrant nostalgic blooms, reliable repeat flowering and resilient own-root growth for years of gentle charm in Irish gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if You enjoy beauty without complicated care.
