SAVA™ – pink bedding shrub rose - Tanjga
Let SAVA™ bring a sense of coastal refreshment to your garden, with clusters of deep pink, lilac‑tinted blooms that keep returning across the season for relaxed outdoor moments. Compact yet bushy, it fits neatly into small beds, narrow borders or large containers, ideal where you want colour without clutter and a planting style that stays tidy. As an own‑root shrub, it establishes steadily and repays you with a long, reliable life and the ability to regenerate if cut back or wind‑rocked, offering reassuring stability. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it builds shoots, and by the third it settles into full ornamental value with dependable flowering and calm structure. Its heat tolerance and moderate disease resistance support low‑effort gardening, especially in breezier plots where you need a rose that copes well with blustery, salt‑tinged weather while maintaining a composed outline and good anchoring. The medium, cup‑shaped blooms carry a fresh, fruity scent that lifts the air around a veranda or seating area, echoing summer seaside walks and making this a gentle choice for laid‑back beginners.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda containers (40–50 litre) |
The compact, upright habit and 40–60 cm height make SAVA™ easy to manage in a generous 40–50 litre pot on a veranda, where its fruity fragrance and long flowering season create a relaxed, seaside feel for casual tea breaks – ideal for busy owners. |
| Small family front gardens |
Its modest spread and dense foliage give dependable structure without overwhelming a small plot, while repeat flowering adds colour through the main season, supporting an orderly, low‑stress entrance that stays welcoming over many years – perfect for new gardeners. |
| Informal pink bedding and edging |
Clustered, medium blooms and steady remontant flowering create a soft carpet of pink tones along paths or lawn edges, providing a pretty yet uncomplicated “girly” accent that works with shingle, gravel or lawn without demanding intricate pruning – suited to style‑conscious beginners. |
| Sheltered coastal, salt‑tolerant spots |
The bushy, upright structure and own‑root resilience help it stand firm in exposed, breezy situations, giving you a stable, long‑lived rose that copes with windswept, salt‑tinged conditions while keeping its neat outline and flowering rhythm – reassuring for coastal homeowners. |
| Relaxed seating corners for evening tea |
The fresh, fruity fragrance and layered pink‑to‑lilac petals create a gentle, calming atmosphere near benches or small terraces, turning an ordinary corner into a quietly scented backdrop for everyday pauses without complex care routines – welcoming for casual users. |
| Mixed borders with perennials and grasses |
Dense mid‑green foliage and a compact frame provide a steady backbone amongst looser plants; its repeated flushes of colour thread through the season, so borders look composed rather than bare, supporting long‑term planting plans – helpful for planning gardeners. |
| Edible‑style and gastronomy‑inspired beds |
The medium, double blooms with fresh, fruity character suit decorative culinary use where petals may be explored, while own‑root durability underpins a stable, long‑term “taste garden” concept that does not need frequent replanting – attractive to food‑lovers. |
| Low‑maintenance family play gardens |
Its moderate disease resistance, sturdy structure and manageable height support simple care in lived‑in gardens, providing colour around play areas or lawns without constant spraying or staking, and coping with typical family wear and tear – practical for busy families. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle‑chic border – Plant SAVA™ along a light shingle strip with sea kale and blue Festuca for a breezy, beach‑path feel – for coastal‑style lovers seeking easy structure.
- Veranda romance – Use a single plant in a 50 litre clay pot by a bistro set, pairing with lavender in smaller pots for fragrance layering – for couples enjoying evening tea outside.
- Pink play‑corner – Group three plants near a lawn edge with shrubby cinquefoil, giving soft colour and neat form around children’s play spaces – for families wanting gentle, robust planting.
- Taste of garden – Combine SAVA™ with herbs and edible flowers in a sunny bed to echo its Taste of Love® collection, creating a decorative “kitchen terrace” – for home cooks who like pretty plating.
- Structured soft hedge – Space plants at 35–40 cm to form a low, pink flowering ribbon that tidies boundaries without feeling formal – for homeowners needing easy, long‑term edging.
Technical cultivar profile
| Trait |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Taste of Love® collection; registered as BOZreka023 and marketed as Sava™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023, a compact bedding shrub suited to small gardens and decorative containers. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o., with introduction after 2023; parentage undisclosed, selected for compact habit, abundant clusters and notable scent under warm summer conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact shrub reaching about 40–60 cm in height and 35–50 cm spread, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, easily managed bedding bush. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium‑sized, double, cup‑shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals, produced in clusters and flowering repeatedly through the season, with the second flush also abundant for sustained ornamental impact. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink flowers with lilac and carmine nuances, coded RHS 63B outer and 65C inner; colour lightens as blooms age, passing through powder‑pink and pale lilac tones before fading to softer pastel shades. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Noticeable, medium‑strength fragrance with a fresh, fruity character; double flower form and partially concealed stamens limit appeal for pollinators, so it is chosen mainly for scent and colour rather than wildlife value. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse because of the very double blooms, though occasional small, spherical red hips of approximately 6–9 mm diameter may appear, adding minor late‑season ornamental interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness between −21 and −18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); tolerates heat well, has moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, and benefits from routine garden care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions for flowering; suitable for beds, edging, containers and gastronomy themes, at 35–60 cm spacing and 6.3–7.2 plants/m²; maintenance is moderate, with occasional plant protection advisable. |
Sava™ Taste of Love® BOZreka023 offers compact repeat flowering, a fresh fruity fragrance and long‑lived own‑root reliability, making it a considerate choice when you plan your next easy‑care rose planting.
