Pure, radiant white petals with a slight greenish tint towards the centre. - park rose - strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - classic, rose-characterised
– Strong, classic fragrance, noticeable from afar
– Pure white blooms with striking coloured buds
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Hardy to severe winter cold, USDA zone 2b
– Compact, upright shrub with dense foliage
– Special feature: Awarded Årets Ros 2020 in Sweden, proving its garden value.
Long-term garden plan – Long-term presence
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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LOUISE BUGNET – white park rose - Bugnet
This classic hybrid rugosa brings cottage charm and a softly romantic hedge effect to family gardens, with clusters of pure white double blooms that show well even in light shade. Strongly scented flowers rise on upright, compact growth with dense, grey‑green foliage and reassuringly hardy constitution, well suited to exposed, wind‑touched British plots where reliable structure matters as much as flower. Sparsely thorned stems make everyday access and light pruning easier around paths and front gardens, while its long‑lived own‑root character settles in steadily – roots first, then shoots, then full garden presence over the first three seasons.
Louise Bugnet in full bloom, showing its double white flowers.
Closed bud of Louise Bugnet, showing the white base and purple-red striping.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Statement shrub in a front garden bed
Used as a single specimen, the pure white blooms stand out against brick or dark foliage and bring a calm, ordered feel to a small front garden. The strong, classic fragrance creates a welcoming first impression near the path or drive for aesthetic-focused beginners
Informal cottage-style hedge
Planted at the recommended spacing, its upright, compact habit and dense foliage form an informal flowering hedge that fits traditional cottage mixes. The long-lived own-root structure supports a hedge that matures steadily and can be refreshed by harder pruning when required for long-term planners
Small group planting in mixed borders
Groups of three to five plants create a repeat-flowering white drift that knits neatly into perennials and grasses, such as lamb’s-ear or fountain grass. Reliable colour retention means the flowers stay clean and bright between dead-heading sessions for busy homeowners
Around-the-house planting for fragrance
Positioned near doors, seating or windows, the strong classic fragrance can be enjoyed in passing without needing a large rose garden. The upright shape occupies a modest footprint, making it easier to integrate along paths and patio edges for urban garden owners
Structural element in exposed or coastal gardens
Its robust, hardy background and sturdy framework provide year-round structure where wind can be an issue, offering a reliable backbone for looser perennials. This suits British gardens that need shrubs to stand firm through blustery, rain-laden spells for practical family gardeners
Part-shade corners of family gardens
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it can brighten the slightly dimmer corners of the garden where many roses struggle. The luminous white flowers remain visible in low light, adding depth and continuity to planting plans around buildings and fences for shaded-plot owners
Large containers on patios or terraces
When grown in a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, its compact, upright habit and self-cleaning flowers offer a relatively tidy, vertical accent on terraces. The sparsely thorned stems simplify routine watering and light seasonal pruning for low-maintenance seekers
Long-term rose feature in a family garden plan
As an own-root shrub, it is well suited to long-range planting schemes where a stable, renewing framework is needed over many years. Given steady moisture and feeding, it builds a permanent presence that can be reshaped without losing vigour for forward-thinking gardeners
Styling ideas
White-column – Use as a vertical white accent between brick gateposts or porch steps, underplanted with lavender for contrast – ideal for front-garden traditionalists
Cottage-hedge – Line a low boundary with a loose row, weaving in catmint and hardy geraniums to soften the base – for lovers of relaxed cottage style
Twilight-border – Place in part-shade mixed borders where the white flowers catch evening light alongside hostas and ferns – suited to evening-garden enjoyers
Patio-scent – Grow in a 50-litre terracotta container near seating, pairing with trailing thyme to highlight fragrance – for small-terrace and balcony owners
Monochrome-mix – Combine with silver foliage plants like lamb’s-ear and pale grasses for a restrained, elegant palette – ideal for minimalist design enthusiasts
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid rugosa park rose marketed as LOUISE BUGNET – a shrub rose for landscape and garden use; commercial type park rose; unregistered cultivar, verified authenticity for consumer planting.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Charles‑Jules Bugnet in Canada, introduced around 1960; a cross of ‘Martha Bugnet’ × ‘Thérèse Bugnet’, combining rugosa hardiness with ornamental, double white flowers.
Awards and recognition
Recognised in Sweden as Årets Ros (Rose of the Year) 2020, reflecting its proven performance and ornamental value under challenging Nordic climate conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, compact shrub 120–180 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with dense, matt grey‑green foliage and relatively sparse prickles; carries flowers in clusters on sturdy, well-branched stems.
Flower morphology
Large, flat, double blooms with 26–39 petals, generally 7–10 cm across, produced in clusters of three to five; remontant with a lighter second flush and good natural self‑cleaning of spent flowers.
Colour data and phenology
Buds purple‑red over a white base, opening to pure white with slight greenish tinge; colour holds well, fading to matt white with creamy edges; golden stamens show in full bloom for a classic look.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, classic rose fragrance noticeable from a distance, lending traditional scented‑garden character; double flower form means scent is the main sensory interest rather than pollinator support.
Hip characteristics
Produces hips only sparingly due to double blooms; where formed, they are spherical, bright red, around 20–30 mm in diameter, adding discreet late‑season decorative interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Extremely hardy shrub (approx. −40 to −43 °C, RHS H7, USDA 2b), tolerating severe winters; disease resistance is weak, so regular preventative care against black spot, mildew and rust is required.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained soil with full sun to partial shade; suitable for beds, hedges and specimen roles. Needs consistent watering, feeding and plant protection, plus annual pruning to renew flowering wood.
LOUISE BUGNET offers luminous white, strongly scented blooms on a hardy, long-lived own-root shrub that structures family gardens with reliable presence and relatively easy shaping, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term planting plans.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LOUISE BUGNET – white park rose - Bugnet
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Pure, radiant white petals with a slight greenish tint towards the centre.
Closed Bud:
White base with purple-red striping, becoming darker towards the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Snow-white petals, occasionally with faint mauve spots on their outer surface, completely white on the inner surface, with golden-yellow stamens at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Cup-shaped when fully open, uniformly white in colour with a subtle greenish tinge at the base of the innermost petals.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to a matt white, with a delicate creamy tint appearing at their edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour holds well and hardly fades; the reddish buds fade to white as they open.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make it unattractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, so it attracts pollinators poorly. Pollinator friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Hips are expected to form sparingly due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, bright red (RHS 40A) hips 20–30 mm in diameter are formed.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
