Vivid carmine-red petals with a contrasting, pure white eye. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic rose scent
– Vivid carmine-red flowers with pure white eye
– Long flowering season with generous rebloom
– Dense, glossy dark foliage for rich structure
– Excellent disease resistance for easy care
– Award-winning shrub rose with proven garden value Saintréith speisialta: Rose hips in autumn add extra seasonal interest.
Liveable garden every day – Intentional garden investment
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,80 €
4.5(6833)
BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens
If You would like a rose that is reliable, airy and natural-looking yet still richly coloured, BUKAVU® fits beautifully into small Irish gardens and cottage-style schemes. This Hybrid Musk shrub forms a healthy, bushy hedge or informal group, flowering in abundant clusters from early summer with a generous repeat later on. Its vivid carmine-red and white single blooms are self-cleaning, so the plant always looks fresh without constant deadheading, while the open centres invite bees and other pollinators. Own-root plants like this settle in steadily – roots in year one, structure in year two, full garden impact by year three – for a long-lived, low-fuss feature. BUKAVU® copes well with Ireland’s changeable damp spells and the kind of humidity that often encourages leaf diseases, staying attractively clothed in glossy dark foliage. With moderate pruning and feeding it forms a graceful, arching shrub that is easy to shape into a hedge, backdrop or specimen. You can also grow it in a large 40–50 litre container for a cottage-style front garden, and enjoy its neat clusters as cut flowers that bring a relaxed, wild-meadow charm indoors.
Bukavu® rose with a very weak, classic rose scent.
Bukavu® showing several colour states side by side.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Forms an upright, gracefully arching bush with dense, glossy foliage, giving structure and height without becoming overbearing in the average front garden. Ideal if You want a single, eye-catching rose that still stays easy-care for beginners
Informal flowering hedge
The 110–120 cm spacing makes a loose, natural hedge that flowers from top to bottom. Self-cleaning single blooms and good disease resistance keep it attractive with just annual pruning and feeding, suiting those who prefer relaxed, low-effort boundaries for homeowners
Bee-friendly cottage border
Single, open flowers with prominent stamens are easy for pollinators to access, bringing movement and life to mixed cottage borders. The long season of bloom supports bees while You enjoy continuous colour, appealing to wildlife-minded gardeners and families with children
Small groups in mixed beds
Planting 1–5 shrubs in a bed creates clouds of carmine-red and white flowers above dark green leaves, blending well with perennials. The remontant habit means reliable repeat flowering without complex care, giving consistent reward to time-poor urban gardeners
Cutting garden and casual arrangements
The clustered sprays are perfect for relaxed, country-style vases, with the red-and-white contrast reading strongly indoors. Regular picking encourages more blooms while still keeping the shrub tidy, making it ideal for those who enjoy simple home-picked flowers for vases
Coastal and exposed Irish sites
Healthy foliage and robust shrub structure cope well with cool winds and the kind of lingering damp that can trouble roses, giving a reliable show even in less sheltered gardens. This suits coastal and rural plots where owners want strong performers for confidence
Large containers on patios or balconies
Grows well in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, where its arching habit softens walls and railings. Regular watering and feeding keep it floriferous, offering a practical solution for paved spaces and rented homes where permanent beds are limited for balconies
Long-term, low-fuss garden investment
As an own-root shrub it rebuilds from its base, keeping form and flowering quality for many years with only moderate care. This makes BUKAVU® a sound choice if You want a dependable, good-looking rose that will quietly earn its place in a family garden for decades
Decorating ideas
Cottage Hedge Ribbon – Line a front boundary with BUKAVU® and underplant with lavender for scent and soft edging – ideal for those seeking a romantic, low-maintenance cottage feel
Mixed Shrub Backdrop – Combine BUKAVU® with dwarf mountain pine and hydrangeas for year-round structure and summer colour – perfect for family gardens needing a reliable, informal screen
Wildlife Corner Border – Group BUKAVU® with foxgloves and hardy geraniums to create a bee-friendly, relaxed corner – suited to nature-loving gardeners who like a soft, meadow-style look
Container Welcome Display – Plant a single BUKAVU® in a 40–50 litre pot by the front door with trailing thyme – great for small urban spaces where easy impact and simple care are priorities
Colour Echo Bed – Pair BUKAVU® with Japanese spindle and white campanulas to echo its red-and-white blooms – appealing to homeowners who enjoy coordinated, but not fussy, planting schemes
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid Musk park rose, registered as LENbrirus, marketed as BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens; ARS exhibition name Bukavu; shrub rose / park rose category.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Louis Lens, Lens Roses, Belgium; parentage ‘Rush’ × unknown pollen donor; introduced and registered in 1998 as a decorative park and shrub rose.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Medal, Geneva International Rose Competition 1999; 1st prize shrub roses, Hradec Králové 2000; “Toproos” classification and certification, Netherlands 2007, confirming strong garden performance.
Growth and structure
Vigorous, upright shrub with gracefully arching and nodding shoots; dense, glossy dark green foliage; height about 110–170 cm with a 100–150 cm spread, moderately thorny stems.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers with 5–12 petals in large, clustered inflorescences; small blooms around 0.5–1.5 inches; remontant with a generous second flowering, self-cleaning spent petals.
Colour and phenology
Vivid carmine-red petals with a clear white eye; buds deep carmine-red; colour fades to raspberry-red with a creamy centre; edges remain red in full bloom, flowering repeatedly through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, classic rose scent, generally barely noticeable in the garden; chosen more for visual impact and pollinator appeal than for strong perfume in planted schemes.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of dark red, spherical hips in autumn, about 6–10 mm in diameter, adding a light seasonal decorative effect and additional wildlife interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4); resistant to black spot and rust, moderate resistance to powdery mildew; tolerates heat if watered in long dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in beds, hedges and mixed plantings at 110–180 cm spacing; prefers fertile, well-drained soil; moderate care with regular pruning and feeding; suitable for partial shade and large containers.
BUKAVU® gives You healthy, bee-friendly flowers, self-cleaning clusters and a long-lived shrub structure that own-root plants are known for, making it a dependable choice if You want lasting colour with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Geneva International Rose Competition – Gold Medal (1999); Hradec Králové (Czech Republic) – 1st prize, shrub roses (2000); Netherlands – “Toproos” classification (2007)
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
