SAVA™ – pink bedding shrub rose - Tanjga
Step out to SAVA™ and feel your mood lift: compact, upright plants smothered in remontant clusters of soft, deep pink blooms with a fresh, fruity scent create an easy, “girly” cottage feel even in a tiny Dublin front garden. Bred for modern gardens, this medium-maintenance shrub rose copes well with cool summers and frequent rain, handling breezy, moist conditions where fungal issues can be common, so you enjoy more flowers and less fuss. In a 2‑litre own‑root format, it settles reliably, building from roots to generous blooms over its first few seasons, ideal for relaxed edging, containers or small flower beds where you want reliable colour, dense foliage, lasting impact and an overall sense of green, rain‑washed calm.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style flower bed in a small family garden |
SAVA™ forms a low, upright shrub with dense foliage and repeat flowering, giving a long season of cottage-garden colour without overwhelming a modest space. It is well suited to casual, romantic planting schemes for the beginner. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden border |
The compact spread and upright growth habit allow neat planting along railings or paths, delivering tidy structure and soft pink blooms from a narrow strip of soil. This keeps kerb appeal high with minimal fuss for the urban-owner. |
| Low edging along paths or lawn |
Regular clusters of medium-sized, double flowers create a colourful edging that reads clearly from a distance, while the shrub height stays at a friendly scale for children and pets. This makes it a welcoming choice for the family-gardener. |
| Feature rose in a 40–50 litre container |
In a generous pot with good drainage, the own-root shrub builds a strong framework and flowers repeatedly, giving a movable splash of pink that can brighten patios or rented spaces. This is especially practical for the busy-renter. |
| Mixed shrub and perennial border |
The dense foliage and upright habit provide a reliable mid-height anchor among looser perennials, while remontant flowering weaves colour through the season, echoing pinks and lilacs. This suits design-conscious but time-poor homeowners. |
| Small informal hedge or low divider |
Recommended spacing allows SAVA™ to knit into a soft, blooming boundary that subtly defines play areas or paths without heavy pruning demands, offering a pretty alternative to rigid hedging. This gently supports the needs of the young-family. |
| Fragrant seating area planting |
The medium, noticeably scented, fresh-fruity flowers perform well near benches or terraces, where you can appreciate the aroma on mild Irish evenings and short summer days that still bring repeat blooms. This enhances everyday moments for the fragrance-lover. |
| Long-term, low-fuss own-root rose investment |
Supplied on its own roots, SAVA™ can regenerate from the base, maintaining stable shape and colour over the years with simple pruning, as the plant progresses from establishing roots to fuller top growth and, ultimately, rich ornamental value. This reassures the cautious newcomer. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – Thread SAVA™ along a front path with foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a pink, storybook edge – ideal for romantic-minded cottage owners.
- City-Front – Combine in a 50 litre pot with trailing ivy and white bacopa to soften railings and steps – perfect for style-aware urban residents.
- Pastel-Drift – Plant drifts of SAVA™ with pale nepeta and soft grasses for a low, hazy, low-care border – suited to busy family gardeners.
- Berry-Hedge – Use as a loose, knee-high hedge with shrubby cinquefoil and Cornus ‘Flaviramea’ for seasonal colour contrast – attractive to design-focused homeowners.
- Tea-Nook – Place near a small seating area with lavender and potted herbs so fruity fragrance and pink blooms frame your morning tea – lovely for fragrance enthusiasts.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
SAVA™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023; shrub/bedding rose in the Rósra bhláthchlóis group, commercial flower bed shrub rose; registered cultivar name BOZreka023, Irish product name SAVA™ – pink bedding shrub rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o., Serbia; parentage unknown; breeding completed circa 2019; registered in 2023 and introduced to the market after 2023 by PhenoGeno Roses. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub 40–60 cm high, 35–50 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate thorns; suited to beds, edging, low hedging and container use in small to medium gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, 4–7 cm, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals; produced in clusters; remontant with abundant main and secondary flushes, providing repeated decorative effect through the flowering season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink blooms with lilac and carmine overtones; outer petals RHS 63B, inner 65C; buds carmine-pink; colour lightens to powder pink and pale lilac before fading, sometimes leading to poorer late-stage colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent with a fresh, fruity character; best appreciated at close range in still, mild weather; suitable for seating areas and paths where passing gardeners can enjoy its aromatic quality. |
| Hip characteristics |
Limited hip set due to very double flowers; when present, small spherical red hips 6–9 mm in diameter may develop sporadically, with modest wildlife and ornamental value in late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat well, though detailed drought performance data are not yet available. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; recommended spacings: 40 cm for beds, 35 cm for hedges, 60 cm solitary; 6.3 plants/m² in square, 7.2 in hexagonal layouts; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection may be needed. |
SAVA™ Taste of Love® offers remontant pink colour, compact upright growth and a fresh fruity scent on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a considered choice for those planning a gentle, enduring garden feature.
