DOLCE – cyclamen-red bedding floribunda rose - Tanjga
With its vivid cyclamen-red blooms and compact habit, DOLCE brings a touch of modern cottage-garden charm to smaller Irish gardens and front beds. This medium-sized shrub rose forms a neat, upright bush that fits beautifully into flower borders, edging and low hedges, giving You a structured look without demanding complex pruning. Its very double, rosette flowers appear in generous clusters and repeat steadily through the season, so even a planting of 1–5 plants can look full and colourful from early summer onwards. The blooms have a mild, fresh-fruity fragrance that complements their rich colour rather than overwhelming the garden, making them ideal near doors, paths and seating areas. Own-root plants like this settle in gradually, building strong, long-lived roots that regenerate well after winter or pruning. During its first year DOLCE focuses on rooting, in the second the shoots fill out, and by the third year You can expect its full ornamental value with minimal fuss, even where You need to manage heavier Irish soils and ensure dependable garden drainage.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Sunny front garden bed by the entrance |
The compact, upright shrub form (40–60 cm) fits neatly into small beds along paths or front doors, giving a smart, colourful welcome without overgrowing the space, ideal if You want a tidy look that stays manageable for beginners |
| Low edging along a driveway or path |
Regular repeat flowering and clustered, medium-sized blooms create a continuous ribbon of cyclamen-red colour, while recommended close spacing allows You to form a dense, low edging that defines paths clearly for homeowners |
| Small rose group in a family back garden |
Planted in groups of 3–5, DOLCE quickly reads as a proper rose feature, yet its moderate maintenance and own-root vigour mean it settles in reliably over time, suiting those who want impact without complicated routines for busy-gardeners |
| Mixed border with perennials and shrubs |
The dark green, glossy foliage and upright habit combine well with perennials and small shrubs, adding structure and season-long colour in the middle of mixed beds while leaving room in front and behind for layered plantings for design-lovers |
| Family garden with children and outdoor dining |
The mild, fresh-fruity fragrance and medium height work well around seating areas or near patios, adding scent and colour without dominating views or creating tall, thorny barriers, which suits relaxed family spaces for young-families |
| Small urban garden with occasional dry spells |
Good heat tolerance and the ability to cope with short dry periods, as long as You water during extended drought, make DOLCE a dependable choice where paved surroundings or walls reflect heat, especially appreciated by urban-gardeners |
| Edible-flower and salad corner near the kitchen |
As an edible rose with double, colourful petals that retain their shade well during processing, DOLCE lends itself beautifully to decorating salads or desserts, bringing both visual interest and gentle flavour for adventurous food-lovers |
| Front bed in heavier Irish soil conditions |
Once established as an own-root shrub, the plant develops a stable, resilient framework that copes well with typical Irish moisture levels when planted in well-prepared soil, helping You garden confidently where You need reliable, long-term results |
Decorating ideas
- Warm cottage entrance – Combine DOLCE with fragrant geranium and a low lavender hedge for a romantic, low-maintenance front path – ideal for homeowners who like a soft, welcoming look.
- Modern red border – Plant DOLCE in front of Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' so winter dogwood stems echo summer flower colour – perfect for design-conscious gardeners wanting year-round interest.
- Edible salad corner – Grow a small group of DOLCE beside herbs and rocket, and use the petals to brighten bowls – great for cooks who enjoy home-grown garnishes.
- Compact family bed – Mix DOLCE with shrubby cinquefoil and low ornamental grasses for a neat, resilient bed – suited to busy families wanting colour with very simple care.
- Romantic side border – Pair DOLCE with soft pink perennials and white flowering shrubs for a gentle, colour-layered look – appealing to beginners who like a classic, easy-going style.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Trade name DOLCE Taste of Love® BOZREKA023; medium-sized shrub, edible bedding floribunda rose; registered cultivar name BOZREKA023; CPVO 64789 protected variety within the Taste of Love® collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga, PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; introduced after 2023 via PhenoGeno Roses; registered in 2023 for EU plant variety protection; parentage officially recorded as unknown. |
| Growth and structure |
Compact, upright shrub 40–60 cm high and 40–55 cm wide; moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots; suitable for flower beds, edging and low hedges in small to medium gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals in clustered inflorescences; medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches; strong repeat flowering with abundant second flush for sustained seasonal display. |
| Colour and phenology |
Vivid cyclamen-red flowers with slightly purplish tone; deep buds open to intense, pure cyclamen red, later softening with a pinkish tinge at petal edges; colour noted as stable and long-lasting, including when petals are processed. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, fresh-fruity fragrance that blends discreetly into seating areas; fully double blooms with visible stamens attract bees, offering moderate pollinator value while still providing the lush, filled flower form many gardeners enjoy. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips, 5–8 mm in diameter; hips add a fine-textured decorative effect in late season and can enhance the visual interest of mixed borders into autumn. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat well but needs watering during prolonged drought, especially in lighter or very free-draining soils. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-prepared soil and good drainage; spacing 30 cm in mass plantings, 25 cm for hedging, 50 cm for solitary plants; suitable for edible use in salads and decorative gastronomy from a clean, untreated garden source. |
DOLCE Taste of Love® BOZREKA023 offers compact, colourful repeat flowering, edible petals for creative salads and the long-term stability of an own-root shrub, making it an easy, reassuring choice for your garden.
