Eveline Wild™ Taste of Love® – edible, nostalgic shrub rose
Nostalgic rosettes of pastel peach and yellow-pink tones give Eveline Wild™ a refined, cottage-style presence that suits small British front gardens and mixed borders. Its compact bushy habit stays neat without complicated pruning, while the plant’s own-root structure promises steady regeneration and a long ornamental life with minimal intervention. Large, very double blooms with a fruity fragrance repeat generously through summer, offering edible petals for decoration and gentle culinary use. Well-rooted in a 2-litre pot, it settles reliably even where you need to manage heavier soils with improved drainage against prolonged wet spells. Over time this medium-maintenance shrub builds its character: year one focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three you can expect full flowering effect and stable colour presence in the garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature shrub |
The bushy, compact habit (around 55–85 cm) makes Eveline Wild™ ideal beside paths, drives and low front boundaries where a tidy outline matters. Its structured shape needs only light annual trimming, so you keep a classic look without complex pruning – perfect for the beginner. |
| Small cottage-style bed |
Warm pastel blooms in yellow-pink and cream-peach shades blend naturally with foxgloves, yarrow and lady’s mantle, creating an instant cottage atmosphere in modest spaces. Repeating flushes keep the bed lively across the season, supporting a soft, romantic style that suits the aesthete. |
| Low rose border along paths |
The even height and dense, dark green foliage form a low hedge-like edging that frames paths or lawns without becoming overbearing. Self-cleaning flowers help it stay presentable with little deadheading, fitting busy households that still want order and colour – ideal for the families. |
| Small groups in mixed borders |
Planting 3–5 together at 50–75 cm spacing creates a rounded, pastel-coloured focal point that weaves seamlessly into herbaceous borders. Own-root plants mature into stable, well-anchored shrubs that adapt gradually to local conditions and care routines, reassuring the planner. |
| Containers and large patio pots |
The compact size and repeat flowering suit large containers (ideally 40–50 litre or more), where the fragrance and nostalgic blooms can be enjoyed up close. With regular watering and feeding, it maintains good structure and bloom production, rewarding the space-conscious urbanite. |
| Edible-petal and kitchen garden corner |
Bred for edible flower petals, its strongly scented, very double blooms offer attractive, pastel garnishes for drinks and desserts. Grown near the kitchen or terrace, it brings both beauty and gentle culinary use together, particularly appealing to the experimental home cook. |
| Heat-tolerant focal point |
Good heat and drought tolerance, combined with H7 winter hardiness, make this a reliable choice for sunnier spots that can dry out between showers, provided occasional deep watering in long dry spells. This resilience supports low-fuss gardening for the time-pressed owner. |
| Long-term structural planting in family gardens |
As an own-root shrub, Eveline Wild™ gradually builds a balanced, bushy framework that regenerates well from the base and is not dependent on a graft. This underpins long-lived, dependable displays that anchor small gardens without constant renewal, reassuring the long-horizon gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-curve – Line a gently curving front path with Eveline Wild™ and interplant clumps of foxglove and lady’s mantle for a low, romantic edging – for lovers of soft, traditional entrances.
- Pastel-pocket – Create a small, rounded bed of 3–5 shrubs encircled by yarrow for a harmonious peach-and-cream focal point – for those working with compact plots.
- Kitchen-bouquet – Position a large 50-litre pot near the back door with herbs at the base to keep edible petals and scent within easy reach – for home cooks and entertainers.
- Patio-parlour – Combine a pair of container-grown shrubs with vintage-style furniture and lanterns to form a scented outdoor sitting room – for terrace-focused city dwellers.
- Border-backdrop – Use a short row of bushes behind low perennials to provide a neat, pastel-flowering screen that softens fences – for gardeners wanting calm, structured borders.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Romantic shrub rose from the Taste of Love® collection; registered as BOZnatafra, traded as Eveline Wild™ Taste of Love® BOZnatafra, with EU plant variety protection granted in 2020. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox at Pheno Geno Roses, Temerin, Serbia; parentage not disclosed; introduced after 2020 via Pheno Geno Roses as initial distributor. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact shrub 55–85 cm high and wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; maintains a rounded outline suitable for beds, borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, produced mainly in corymbs; remontant with abundant repeat flowering, giving regular flushes of pastel-coloured flowers in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm yellowish-orange with a delicate pinkish hue; buds deep peach-orange, opening to silky peach and soft cream-peach tones, later fading to muted creamy yellow-peach; ARS ab, RHS 23A/23C. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, sweet, fruity-floral scent, noticeable at close range and around seating areas; scented petals suitable for decorative and culinary use, enhancing sensory appeal in small gardens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form sparsely due to fully double flowers; occasional globular orange-red hips about 7–11 mm in diameter may appear late season, adding a discreet ornamental accent. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about –29 to –32 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5); good heat tolerance; disease resistance moderate overall, resistant to powdery mildew, with moderate black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; suitable for beds, edging, containers and cut flowers; medium maintenance, occasionally needs disease control; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on design. |
Eveline Wild™ Taste of Love® combines compact, easy-to-manage structure, repeat fragrant blooms and edible petals in a long-lived own-root form, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed yet refined family gardens.
