DOLCE – cyclamen-red bedding floribunda rose – Tanjga
Imagine returning from a breezy walk along a Cornish beach to sip tea behind a living windbreak of Dolce, its compact habit and glossy foliage anchoring shingle beds where improved drainage copes calmly with winter rain and coastal gusts. This edible-flowered rose offers abundant clusters of cyclamen-red blooms for borders and salads, with a mild, fruity fragrance that feels fresh rather than overpowering. Own-root planting means it knits in steadily and repays your patience over three seasons, from rooting in year one to full ornamental value in year three. In a 40–50 litre container on a veranda or in a sunny, sheltered spot by the house, it gives you reliable colour with straightforward care.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda container (40–50 litres or larger) |
Compact height and spread make Dolce easy to manage in a generous pot, where its glossy foliage and vivid flowers read beautifully against sea views and salty air, while good heat tolerance helps in sun-trap decks for the busy veranda-owner |
| Small front garden bed in town or suburb |
Upright, medium-sized shrubs slot neatly into narrow beds, giving structured colour without dominating low windows; repeat flowering keeps entrances welcoming from summer well into autumn for the time-pressed homeowner |
| Family border in a breezy, rain-exposed position |
Sturdy growth and well-rooting own-root plants help the shrub stay put and look composed where wetter winters and coastal winds meet heavier soils, provided basic drainage is improved for the practical family-gardener |
| Edible and decorative kitchen garden strip |
As an edible rose for salads and plate decoration, Dolce supplies vivid, long-lasting petals with a fresh, fruity character, bringing colour and light fragrance to herbs and greens for the adventurous home-cook |
| Low flowering hedge along a path or drive |
Regular, upright growth and recommended close spacing allow a low hedge of clustered cyclamen-red blooms to form a clear visual edge without complex clipping, ideal for the low-fuss pathway-planner |
| Pollinator-friendly mixed border |
Very double rosettes open enough to reveal stamens, offering interest to bees as they move through other coastal-tolerant perennials, supporting wildlife value alongside ornamental effect for the nature-aware gardener |
| Medium-maintenance feature in a family planting scheme |
Moderate disease resistance and a medium care requirement mean occasional checks and simple treatments are sufficient, while own-root resilience supports long-term structure for the realistic beginner |
| Long-view planting for developing gardens |
Dolce is well suited to gardeners planning ahead, as own-root plants establish roots strongly in the first year, build flowering framework in the second, and reach full ornamental impact by year three for the patient planner |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-border chic – Combine Dolce with sea kale and blue Festuca for a coastal, shingle-style strip that stays neat in wind and weather – ideal for coastal-style enthusiasts.
- Veranda-trio pot – In a 50 litre tub, underplant with trailing thyme and soft grasses to frame seating areas with colour and scent – ideal for balcony and veranda users.
- Edible-pink corner – Pair Dolce with rocket, chives and salad leaves so petals can be picked straight into bowls – ideal for kitchen-garden hobbyists.
- Pathway ribbon – Line a front path with closely spaced shrubs, interplanted with low Geranium macrorrhizum for scent and groundcover – ideal for busy homeowners.
- Winter-structure mix – Back Dolce with Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’ and Potentilla for stems and flowers across seasons – ideal for four-season planners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Medium-sized shrub, edible bedding floribunda rose from the Taste of Love collection; registered as BOZREKA023, marketed as Dolce Taste of Love BOZREKA023 for garden and culinary use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage unknown, introduced after 2023 following EU plant variety protection registration in 2023 under CPVO number 64789. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium shrub reaching about 40–60 cm high and 40–55 cm wide, with moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, structured presence in beds or pots. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, medium-sized at roughly 4–7 cm across, produced in clustered inflorescences and repeating strongly through the season with an abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid cyclamen-red flowers with slightly purplish tone; deep buds open to intense red then gently soften to pinkish edges, with colour remaining stable and attractive on the plant and during processing for culinary uses. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild but discernible fresh, fruity fragrance that complements rather than overwhelms other garden scents; double, partially open blooms expose stamens, attracting bees and supporting moderate pollinator friendliness. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms moderately abundant, small spherical hips, around 5–8 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red, adding a discrete visual accent in late season without dominating the shrub’s overall appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); tolerates heat well though requires watering in long dry spells; moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions for strong flowering; suited to beds, edging and gastronomic use; plant at 25–50 cm depending on effect, using 40–50 litre or larger containers when pot-grown for stable, lasting performance. |
DOLCE – cyclamen-red bedding floribunda rose – Tanjga brings compact, repeat flowering, edible blooms and resilient own-root longevity to small gardens and coastal verandas, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, long-term planting.
