Sava™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023 – pink bedding shrub rose
Colour lovers and cottage-garden aesthetics meet dependable flowering with Sava™, a compact shrub rose for neat front gardens and low borders that copes calmly with coastal breezes and typical British weather. Its dense, mid-green foliage, upright habit and clusters of deep pink, lilac-tinged blooms bring a refined yet informal feel, ideal beside paths or around patios where you can enjoy the medium, fresh-fruity fragrance. As an own-root plant it develops a naturally balanced bush that regenerates well, supporting a long, reliable garden life with relatively modest care needs. In an average family garden, you can expect roots to establish in the first year, stronger framework growth in the second, and full ornamental impact by the third, giving a steady sense of progress without complex pruning. Whether used in small groups, low hedging or a roomy 40–50 litre container, Sava™ offers a reassuringly practical way to achieve a tidy, flowering front garden.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden focal bed |
The compact 40–60 cm height and 35–50 cm spread make Sava™ ideal for a small, eye-catching bed by the front door or bay window, giving repeat waves of deep pink colour without dominating the space, well suited to style-conscious beginners. |
| Low edging along paths or drives |
Planted 35–40 cm apart, the upright but bushy habit forms a low, coherent edging that defines paths and driveways while remaining easy to maintain and trim, offering structure and colour for practical-minded family gardeners. |
| Small groups in mixed cottage borders |
Clusters of medium-sized, cupped blooms in vivid, lilac-tinged pink sit well with classic cottage perennials, giving a relaxed yet tidy feel and reliable remontant flowering that supports those wanting charming, informal borders. |
| Feature planting in large containers |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, Sava™ develops into a stable, well-rooted shrub whose moderate size suits patios and terraces, providing scented summer colour near seating areas for balcony and courtyard garden owners. |
| Heat-exposed front or south-facing spots |
Tolerance of higher temperatures and an H7 hardiness rating mean this rose performs steadily in warmer, more exposed positions, including sunnier, sheltered front gardens, reassuring gardeners dealing with hotter urban microclimates. |
| Small, easy-care rose bed |
Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance, combined with compact growth, allow you to create a simple, coherent rose bed that stays manageable with basic pruning and occasional care, appealing to time-poor homeowners. |
| Evergreen-feel structure with dense foliage |
The dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage holds the planting together even between flushes of bloom, helping the bed look full and intentional across the season, suiting those who want a tidy look without intensive upkeep. |
| Edible-flower and gastronomy corner |
With a fresh, fruity fragrance and suitability for gastronomy, Sava™ can contribute decorative petals for drinks and dishes, while its own-root form supports long-term productivity in one spot, attractive to adventurous home cooks and hosts. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Rimmed Path – line a narrow path with Sava™ and interplant catmint or low hardy geraniums for a soft, billowing edge – for lovers of romantic, classic cottage walks.
- Pink Patio Focus – place Sava™ in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and lobelia for scented, layered interest by seating – for balcony and terrace users wanting simple impact.
- Front-Garden Ribbon – create a low ribbon of Sava™ along a drive, backed with box or small grasses for year-round definition – for homeowners seeking neat kerb appeal.
- Mixed Shrub Tapestry – combine Sava™ with Potentilla and small dogwoods for contrasting foliage and seasonal colour – for gardeners building climate-conscious, low-fuss shrub borders.
- Gastronomy Corner – group Sava™ near herbs and edible flowers to cut fragrant petals close to the kitchen – for home entertainers and experimental cooks.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Shrub rose registered as BOZreka023, marketed as Sava™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023; commercial type flower bed shrub rose within the Taste of Love® collection for ornamental and gastronomic use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga (Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o., Serbia), with parentage not disclosed; registered in 2023 and introduced after 2023 through PhenoGeno Roses as an ornamental and edible-flower shrub. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub 40–60 cm tall and 35–50 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickles; suited to small beds, edging, low hedges and larger containers in family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, 1.5–2.75 inch double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals in clusters; remontant habit with abundant second flush, providing repeated decorative and gastronomic harvest windows through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink blooms with lilac and carmine tones; RHS 63B outer, 65C inner; colour lightens to powder pink and pale lilac as flowers age, with softer shades towards petal edges before petal drop. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fresh, fruity medium-strength fragrance noticeable at close range, contributing both ornamental enjoyment in seating areas and potential aromatic interest where petals are used decoratively in drinks and cold dishes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally limited due to very double blooms, though occasional small, spherical red hips 6–9 mm in diameter may appear; hips are not the main ornamental focus of this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 and USDA 6b, tolerating approximately −21 to −18 °C; good heat tolerance with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic preventive care in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with reasonably drained soil; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; plant 35–40 cm apart for edging or massing, 60 cm as a solitary, also well suited to 40–50 litre containers. |
Sava™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023 offers compact, repeat flowering, fresh-fruity blooms and long-term, own-root reliability for neat British gardens; a considered choice if you would like a stable, attractive pink shrub rose.
