DOLCE – cyclamen-red bedding floribunda rose - Tanjga
The cyclamen-red DOLCE rose brings a refined cottage-garden romance to everyday family plots, combining compact, upright structure with masses of rosette blooms that repeat reliably from summer into autumn. In a small to medium garden it behaves as a neat, medium-sized shrub, ideal for edging and beds where you want colour with minimal fuss and planting that copes gracefully with brisk coastal breezes and unsettled weather. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, building long-lived resilience below ground so that, over time, it regenerates well after pruning or tough winters and maintains stable ornamental value. With medium maintenance needs and moderate disease tolerance, you simply keep watering during extended dry spells and trim when it suits you, rather than following complex routines. Its very double blooms with visible stamens and a fresh, fruity fragrance also offer moderate appeal to bees, while edible petals add a playful, gourmet accent to salads and home baking. Planted in a 2-litre pot, this pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL rose gives you an easy start in any well-prepared border or generous 40–50 litre container, naturally moving from root-building in the first year through stronger shoots in the second to full, coherent garden presence by the third season.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Front of cottage-style flower bed |
The compact 40–60 cm habit forms a low, upright line of colour that stays in proportion with traditional perennials and herbs, ideal for a romantic, “girly” cottage border that never overwhelms the space and suits low-fuss beginners. |
| Edging along paths and drives |
Regular, clustered flowering and glossy dark foliage create a tidy, continuous edging that reads well from the house or patio, with simple pruning options if you prefer either a clipped line or a softer, storybook outline, perfect for busy homeowners. |
| Feature rose in kitchen and herb gardens |
As an edible rose, DOLCE provides colourful, cyclamen-red petals that hold their shade during processing, allowing you to garnish salads or puddings straight from the bed, an appealing detail for culinary-minded gardeners. |
| Small family gardens with limited time |
Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance mean only occasional plant protection and straightforward care, while own-root robustness supports a long-lived planting that fits hectic schedules yet still rewards patient, curious newcomers. |
| Raised beds and improved clay borders |
The moderate root system of a medium shrub rose adapts well to enriched, free-draining soil in raised beds, helping you avoid waterlogging on heavier ground while still achieving a dense, colourful hedge that suits practical-minded planners. |
| Large containers on sunny patios |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, DOLCE forms a compact, upright shrub that flowers generously at eye level, ideal where ground space is scarce but you still want a romantic tea-time setting outdoors, especially appreciated by urban balconists. |
| Bee-friendly family spaces |
Very double but open-centred rosettes display visible stamens and a mild, fresh, fruity scent, giving moderate support to visiting bees and adding gentle sensory interest for children and adults who enjoy observing wildlife. |
| Long-term structure in mixed borders |
Own-root planting encourages steady regeneration after pruning and cold, offering a stable, repeating presence year after year, even where coastal winds and rain demand sturdier shrubs that can anchor a traditional border for heritage-loving owners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Edging – Plant DOLCE in a low ribbon along paths with fragrant geraniums and soft grasses to frame a cottage-style lawn – ideal for families wanting a romantic yet tidy front garden.
- Kitchen Corner – Combine DOLCE with herbs and salad leaves in raised beds, using its edible petals as bright accents in everyday dishes – suited to home cooks who like garden-to-plate freshness.
- Patio Arbour – Place DOLCE in generous 40–50 litre containers around a small seating area, under a light arch with climbers, to create a cosy afternoon-tea nook – perfect for tea-drinkers who savour quiet moments.
- Country Hedgelet – Use close spacing to form a low, flowering hedge, softening fences and play areas, and pair with shrubby cinquefoil for colour contrast – good for parents seeking gentle structure around family spaces.
- Pollinator Patch – Mix DOLCE with bee-friendly perennials and yellow-twig dogwood for winter stems, making a compact wildlife corner – best for nature lovers who value discreet support for bees.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
DOLCE – Taste of Love® collection edible bedding floribunda; medium shrub type. Registered as BOZREKA023, premium gold quality, verified cultivar identity for reliable garden and culinary use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage undisclosed. Registered in 2023 under EU plant variety protection CPVO 64789 and introduced commercially after 2023. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium-sized shrub 40–60 cm high, 40–55 cm spread, upright habit with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming compact, clearly defined bedding groups. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals, produced in clusters. Strong repeat flowering through the season, including an abundant second flush, ensuring sustained ornamental display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid cyclamen-red flowers, RHS 58A outer and 58B inner, slightly lighter at petal bases and edges. Colour holds well on the plant and remains stable when petals are processed or used fresh. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, fresh, fruity fragrance adds a light scent without overwhelming small spaces. Double flowers with visible stamens provide moderate bee appeal, blending ornamental and ecological value. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms moderately abundant, spherical hips 5–8 mm across, orange-red when mature; decorative in late season but generally secondary to the ornamental and culinary value of the flowers. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates heat but needs watering during extended dry periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny beds or low hedges at 25–50 cm spacing; 10.1–11.6 plants/m² for mass effect. Suitable for raised beds and large containers from 40–50 litres, with occasional plant protection as needed. |
DOLCE Taste of Love® BOZREKA023 offers compact structure, repeat flowering and edible, cyclamen-red petals in a durable own-root form that matures gracefully in ordinary family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, traditional planting.
