An opalescent, pale greenish-white shade. In cooler weather it intensifies to a lime colour. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - tea-like character
– Distinctive greenish-white, opalescent blooms.
– Compact, upright habit for beds and pots.
– Abundant remontant flowering all season.
– Good heat and drought tolerance outdoors.
– Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
– Special feature: Rare lime-toned Hybrid Tea from Rosa Orientis® breeding.
Customer-centric focus – Serene garden experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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WAKANA – greenish-white hybrid tea rose - Kimura
Elegant and refreshingly distinctive, WAKANA brings an opalescent, greenish‑white glow to compact British gardens while coping well with breezy, damp weather near the coast. Its upright habit and medium height suit small beds, borders, and neat front‑garden plantings where you want structure without fuss. The blooms are beautifully refined, ball‑shaped and double, ideal for cutting yet equally effective close to the house in everyday view. As an own‑root plant it forms a naturally balanced bush over time, offering dependable longevity and easy regeneration after pruning or weather damage. Heat tolerance is reassuring for increasingly dry summers, provided regular watering is available, and planting once then letting it mature steadily gives you a calm, reliable presence in the border.
Freshly opened Wakana bloom with lime-green outer petal edges and creamy-white inner tones.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal rose
The upright, medium‑tall structure creates a clear focal point without overwhelming smaller front gardens, and the unusual greenish‑white flowers read cleanly against brick or render. Own‑root growth gives long‑term stability with simple, occasional pruning – ideal for a beginner.
Compact mixed border
Dense, dark foliage and refined blooms sit well among perennials, giving season‑long structure while allowing other plants to shine. Remontant flowering means regular flushes through summer, so even with modest care you gain consistent colour and form that suits a time‑pressed homeowner.
Small group planting (3–5 plants)
Planting in a loose group at the recommended spacing creates a soft, contemporary drift of luminous blooms. The repeated colour and regular height produce a tidy, unified look that stays manageable in typical family gardens, supporting a low‑effort yet polished gardener.
Specimen near a seating area
The ball‑shaped flowers reward close viewing, and the very light fragrance avoids overwhelming small patios. Own‑root resilience allows harder pruning if needed to keep it in scale around seating or paths, supporting relaxed enjoyment for a busy urbanite.
Cutting and vase use
Originally bred as a hybrid tea with exhibition potential, the long, straight stems and distinctive green‑white blooms translate beautifully into simple indoor arrangements. Regular light cutting encourages fresh growth and further blooms, making it satisfying for a style‑conscious enthusiast.
Large container on terrace or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, WAKANA’s upright habit and moderate spread remain easy to manage, even where soil is poor or space is limited. This setup simplifies watering and feeding routines, particularly helpful for a practical beginner.
Cottage-style border with perennials
The calm, greenish‑white flowers blend effortlessly into cottage mixes with catmint, scabious and airy campanulas, softening stronger colours. Repeat flowering ensures the rose anchors the planting from early to late summer, appealing to a cottage‑garden‑loving homeowner.
Structured bed in exposed gardens
Good heat tolerance and moderate disease resistance support dependable growth where weather fluctuates, even with some wind and coastal humidity pressing on foliage. Over the first three years roots establish, shoots build, then full ornamental effect appears, suiting a patient gardener.
Styling ideas
CLEAR-LINE BORDER – Line a short front path with evenly spaced WAKANA for a calm, structured approach, using its upright habit and repeat bloom to frame the entrance – ideal for neat‑garden lovers.
FRESH-CUT CORNER – Grow 3 plants together near the back door for easy cutting, combining WAKANA with simple white scabious for vases – suited to aesthetics‑focused beginners.
SOFT-CONTEMPORARY – Pair WAKANA in a mixed bed with blue catmint and silver foliage plants to highlight its greenish‑white flowers – perfect for modern cottage‑style homeowners.
POT-PATIO FEATURE – Plant a single rose in a 50‑litre terracotta container with low underplanting of trailing thyme to keep maintenance straightforward – good for busy urban balcony gardeners.
EVENING-GLOW BED – Use groups of WAKANA in a small border with pale pink perennials so the flowers catch dusk light and remain visible from indoors – ideal for after‑work garden enjoyers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the Rosa Orientis collection; registered cultivar name ‘Wakana’, marketed as WAKANA – greenish‑white hybrid tea rose - Kimura for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takunori Kimura in Japan from ‘Tineke’ × ‘Princesse de Monaco’, introduced 2006 by Keihan Gardening Co., Ltd.; selected originally for refined form and distinctive flower colour.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush reaching about 85–120 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a balanced, well‑clothed shrub over time.
Flower morphology
Medium sized, double, ball‑ to pompon‑shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant, with a generous second flush and further repeat blooms in good conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Greenish‑white blooms: buds light yellow‑green, opening lime‑edged with creamy inner petals, then pale greenish‑white and finally silvery‑white; colour intensifies towards lime in cooler weather.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light tea‑like scent, generally barely noticeable in the garden or vase; chosen more for visual effect and flower form than for perfume, suiting areas where strong fragrance is not desired.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form only sparsely due to the double flowers; where present they are small, about 12–18 mm, ellipsoidal and orange‑red, adding only minor late‑season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); good heat tolerance with watering in long dry spells, resistant to black spot and powdery mildew, with moderate susceptibility to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds, borders or large containers; plant 50–60 cm apart for hedging or mass, 100 cm as a specimen, maintain regular watering and occasional dead‑heading and health checks.
WAKANA offers distinctive greenish-white blooms, an upright, manageable habit and reliable repeat flowering, while its own-root form supports long-term, low-fuss growth; a thoughtful choice if you prefer roses that simply get on with their job.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WAKANA – greenish-white hybrid tea rose - Kimura
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
An opalescent, pale greenish-white shade. In cooler weather it intensifies to a lime colour.
Closed Bud:
Light yellowish-green bud with a delicate waxy sheen.
Newly Opened Flower:
Lime-green outer petal edges and creamy-white inner surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Cream-white base with uniformly pale green‑toned washed stripes in the centre.
Before Fading:
Pale greenish-white, fading to silvery white at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the lime‑green to cream‑white tones gradually fade to a pale greenish‑white, and before the blooms fade the edges become silvery‑white.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a 12–18 mm diameter, ellipsoidal, orange-red rose hip may appear.
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.
