PEAR – light pink bedding shrub rose - Tanjga & Cox
Imagine returning from a blustery beach walk to sip tea in the lee of a rosy windbreak, where soft light-pink blooms glow against mid-green foliage and create a feeling of gentle refreshment. Pear Taste of Love® settles calmly into typical coastal family gardens, coping well with blustery days and salt-tinged air while keeping its compact, upright structure easy to manage in smaller spaces. In a 40–50 litre container on a veranda or tucked into a shingle bed, its rounded shrub form and self-cleaning flowers give an unfussy rhythm of colour from early summer onwards. As an own-root rose, it builds a dependable base – first strengthening roots, then pushing sturdier shoots, before reaching full ornamental charm in its third season – so you can enjoy a long-lived, flavourful harvest of edible petals for salads and patisserie without constant reshaping or replanting.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda in containers |
Compact height and spread suit sheltered Cornish or Devon verandas, where a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot forms a soft, wind-buffering screen with easy deadheading thanks to good self-cleaning, ideal for busy beginners. |
| Small family flower bed |
The even, medium-sized shrub habit fits narrow borders along paths or patios, providing pastel colour at child-friendly height while its own-root base promises gradual thickening and long-term presence for relaxed homeowners. |
| Edible flower and salad corner |
Lightly scented, culinary-grade petals with subtle pear-like flavour lend a playful, “girly” touch to salads and cakes, letting you harvest straight from the garden while still enjoying ornamental value, perfect for creative cooks. |
| Low, airy windbreak by seating |
The dense foliage and upright growth make a low, permeable screen that softens gusts without casting heavy shade, enhancing that feeling of tea in a windbreak after collecting seashells for relaxed coastal-style gardeners. |
| Mixed shingle or gravel planting |
Its compact root system and moderate spread fit neatly among shingle, sea kale and ornamental grasses, creating a soft, seaside look where drainage is good and maintenance is simple for design-aware planners. |
| Lightly shaded side garden |
Partial-shade tolerance allows planting where fences or neighbouring houses steal full sun, keeping colour where many roses struggle and supporting longer garden interest for urban and suburban residents. |
| Front-of-border edging |
Clustered, self-cleaning blooms repeat well, giving a neat, low edging along drives or paths without constant grooming, especially once own-root plants have matured into sturdy, reliable shrubs for time-poor commuters. |
| Patio feature with companion planting |
In a single generous pot, underplanted with Heuchera or Dianthus, its soft pink flowers and dense foliage create a long-season focal point that pairs well with relaxed evening seating for style-conscious hosts. |
Styling ideas
- Seashell Veranda – Plant Pear Taste of Love® in a 50 litre tub with silver-blue Festuca and a scatter of pale shingle around the base – ideal for coastal-style lovers wanting a breezy, beach-hut mood.
- Pastel Edging – Line a narrow front path with evenly spaced shrubs, interwoven with low Dianthus plumarius for soft pink-on-pink borders – suited to homeowners seeking gentle kerb appeal.
- Afternoon Tea Corner – Place one shrub in a large container beside a bistro set, adding a pot of dwarf Heuchera for foliage contrast – perfect for veranda users who like a calm tea spot.
- Culinary Patch – Combine Pear Taste of Love® with herbs in raised beds, keeping access easy for harvesting petals for desserts and salads – made for hobby cooks who also enjoy ornamental structure.
- Soft Windbreak – Create a low, airy hedge near seating by repeating plants at 40–50 cm, underplanted with light grasses such as Stipa tenuissima – best for families needing shelter without heavy fencing.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Medium-sized shrub rose, commercial bed rose type; registered as BOZedib023, marketed as Pear Taste of Love® BOZedib023; also known in exhibitions as Flavorette Pear’d®. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox for PhenoGeno Roses in Serbia; introduced in 2024 via Proven Winners ColorChoice, Spring Meadow Nursery and PhenoGeno Roses networks. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub reaching 55–85 cm in height and spread, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness giving a tidy, rounded overall outline in beds or containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–30 petals, produced in clusters on branching stems; flower size large for a shrub rose, approximately 2.75–3.95 inches across, with good remontant flowering habit. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Light pink petals with cream undertones, ARS LtPi, RHS 65C outer and 65D inner; pastel buds open to even pale pink, then gently fade towards pearly white in strong light while holding reasonable garden presence. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, restrained fragrance with a delicate, soft character; petals noted for a subtle pear-like flavour suitable for culinary use in salads and patisserie; overall scent level best appreciated at close range. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is limited because of double flowers; where present, expect small spherical red hips about 6–10 mm in diameter, offering modest additional autumn interest without dominating the plant’s appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Fully hardy in cold climates to approximately −32 to −29 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 5 and USDA Zone 4b; however, disease resistance is very low, requiring regular plant protection in damp or mild regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in well-drained beds, edges or large containers; needs proactive fungicide regime due to very susceptible foliage; suitable for partial shade; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on hedge, mass or solitary use. |
Pear Taste of Love® BOZedib023 offers compact, repeat flowering, edible pastel blooms on a long-lived own-root shrub, making a charming choice for relaxed family gardens and coastal verandas you wish to enjoy with minimal fuss.
