CHERRY™ – red hybrid tea rose - Tanjga
With its velvety cherry-red blooms and compact, bushy habit, CHERRY™ is designed for impact in everyday gardens where you want colour without complication. The dense, medium-green foliage forms a neat background, while each fully double, cup-shaped flower opens on strong stems that are excellent for cutting into vases. As an own-root rose it settles steadily, forming a durable shrub with dependable shape and regeneration over the years, suiting UK gardens that may face persistent humidity and changeable summers with rain-laden winds along more exposed streets. Strong repeat-flowering brings tidy flushes across the season from a relatively small footprint, ideal for borders in front gardens or near paths where you pass every day. In its first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on building shoots, and by the third season it delivers its full ornamental display, so you can plant it once, keep after basic watering and feeding, and enjoy a long-lived, reliable red centrepiece in a modest-sized space.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small front-garden rose bed |
The compact, bushy growth and mid-red, velvety blooms create a clear focal point in a limited space without overwhelming the front of a house. Its height of around 60–90 cm keeps windows and sightlines open while still giving classic hybrid tea elegance for beginners. |
| Edging along paths and drives |
Regularly repeating, solitary flowers on upright stems line paths neatly, providing colour from eye level without sprawling. The recommended 40–50 cm spacing produces a low, formal edging that suits tidy, low-effort layouts for homeowners. |
| Small groups in cottage-style borders |
Planting 3–5 bushes together at 50–75 cm distances gives a dense, cherry-red patch that weaves easily into mixed borders with perennials and grasses. The consistent colour and form make planning simple for visually minded gardeners. |
| Feature rose in large containers |
Its compact width and strong, solitary blooms suit a large pot of at least 40–50 litres on patios or paved front gardens. In containers it becomes a moveable accent that allows seasonal underplanting and straightforward care for busy urban residents. |
| Around-the-house ornament near entrances |
The neat habit and sparingly thorned stems make it suitable near doorways or front steps where you pass closely, with fewer snags on clothing and children. The tidy structure supports easy light pruning to maintain shape for safety-conscious families. |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
Long, straight stems with fully double, cup-shaped blooms are ideal for cutting, giving you classic red roses for indoor vases. Strongly remontant flowering means regular stems for picking through the summer for creative home stylists. |
| Partially shaded town gardens |
Tolerance of partial shade lets it perform in gardens where neighbouring houses or fences reduce direct sun, provided the soil is reasonably drained and fed. This flexibility helps in dense urban streets that also see moist, wind-driven rain for time-poor owners. |
| Long-term structure in small borders |
As an own-root shrub it builds a durable, well-balanced framework that can be refreshed by harder pruning if needed without losing grafted tops, gradually adapting to your soil and maintenance style for design-conscious planners. |
Styling ideas
- Front-door focus – Place CHERRY™ either side of a path to the front door in large containers, underplant with low-growing fragrant cranesbill, for homeowners who like a welcoming yet orderly approach.
- Cottage ribbon – Thread a short row of CHERRY™ through a mixed cottage border with foxgloves and hardy geraniums, suiting those wanting a simple, dependable red accent amid looser planting.
- Patio showcase – Use one shrub in a 50–70 litre pot with trailing thyme and white alyssum to highlight its velvety red blooms for balcony and courtyard gardeners seeking maximum effect in minimal space.
- Cutting corner – Dedicate a sunny corner bed to 3–5 plants at 50–75 cm spacing, leaving room for dahlias and cosmos, appealing to home florists who value a steady supply of classic red stems.
- Neat low hedge – Plant at 40 cm intervals along a drive or front boundary for a low, structured edging that stays compact and easy to trim, ideal for those preferring a clean, formal look with moderate effort.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Art Vaza® collection; registered as BOZvaz015 and marketed as Cherry™ Art Vaza® BOZvaz015 for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for PhenoGeno Roses in Serbia and the Netherlands; introduced and registered in 2020 for ornamental and cut-flower roles. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub 60–90 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, with dense, medium-green, slightly glossy foliage and sparsely thorned shoots forming a tidy, balanced outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, fully double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne mainly singly on stems; strongly remontant with abundant second and subsequent flushes in the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform mid-red flowers with velvety depth (RHS 46B–46A); colour lightens slightly to softer cherry red as blooms age, with good overall colour retention even in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, soft, sweet rose scent, noticeable at close range rather than across the garden; fragrance adds refinement without overwhelming nearby seating or doorways. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally low due to full double blooms; when present, ellipsoid orange-red hips around 10–14 mm may develop later in the season, adding modest autumn interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) with medium disease resistance; routine care and timely treatments support healthy foliage in damp seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, edging, hedging blocks and large containers; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use, water in dry spells, and prune annually to maintain structure and flowering. |
CHERRY™ – red hybrid tea rose - Tanjga offers compact structure, repeat cherry-red flowering and versatile garden or container use on a resilient own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term, easy-care planting.
