Pure, radiant white petals with a slight greenish tint towards the centre. - park rose - strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - classic, rose-characterised
- Pure white, colourfast blossoms all season
- Strong, classic rose fragrance outdoors
- Hardy to extreme cold, reliable in Irish winters
- Upright, compact shrub for hedges and beds
- Sparsely thorned shoots for easier maintenance Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir gradaim Sweden – Årets Ros 2020.
Long-term garden plan – Long-term presence
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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LOUISE BUGNET – white park rose - Bugnet
If You would like a rose that feels at home in an Irish family garden, LouiseBugnet gives You upright, compact growth that suits front beds, hedging and mixed borders, coping well with cool summers and the kind of persistent moisture that often challenges Irish gardens. Its snow-white blooms open from purple‑red buds, flowering in generous clusters through the season, while the shrub’s sparsely thorned stems make everyday care more comfortable. This own‑root, 2‑litre plant settles in steadily and is ideal if You prefer a long‑term, gradually maturing shrub: in year one it builds roots, year two brings stronger shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental presence. With dense grey‑green foliage, reliable winter hardiness and the potential to live for decades, it rewards simple, regular care with a stable structure and a calm, cottage-style look that frames Your home and garden beautifully. Chosen thoughtfully, it suits small planting groups and low, informal hedges where You want one rose to perform over the years, keeping the overall design coherent without demanding constant replanting or redesign.
Louise Bugnet opening in full bloom with pure white, double flowers.
Closed bud of Louise Bugnet, showing the white base with purple-red striping.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Upright, compact habit and a height of about 120–180 cm make this rose easy to place as a single focal shrub beside a doorway, gate or front window, giving clear structure and white flowers without needing intricate pruning skills for the beginner
Small park-style group (1–3 plants)
Planted in a loose triangle at 110–180 cm spacing, the uniform growth and generous flower clusters create a simple “mini park” effect that matures slowly and remains visually balanced, ideal if You want a neat look but prefer to keep the gardening routine manageable
Informal flowering hedge
With dense foliage, repeat white flowering and 100 cm hedge spacing, this variety forms a soft, sheltering boundary along drives or paths; its sparsely thorned stems are easier to live with where You pass regularly, suiting family homes and pet-friendly gardens
Mixed cottage border with perennials
Grey‑green, matt foliage and pure white flowers blend gently with perennials such as lamb’s‑ear and Macedonian scabious, giving that relaxed cottage look while the shrub’s long lifespan means the woody framework stays in place as perennials are refreshed over time
Wind-exposed or coastal-style planting
This hybrid rugosa background and good hardiness allow it to cope with cool, damp, breezy sites where other roses can struggle, a benefit if Your garden often faces strong Atlantic winds and prolonged moisture on foliage near the coast
Low-maintenance structural backbone
Once established, the self‑cleaning habit means most spent blooms fall away on their own, helping the shrub keep a tidy appearance between light trims; pair it with easy perennials or decorative grasses when You want structure without frequent deadheading sessions
Long-term family garden plan
The own‑root plant forms its permanent framework in its final position, giving a shrub that can be rejuvenated from its base and integrated into long‑term planting plans, ideal when You want a rose to mature with the house and growing family
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its compact, upright growth and limited prickles make it suitable near seating, where You can enjoy the strong classic fragrance from close by, especially appreciated by busy urban residents
Decorating ideas
Front-door welcome – Place one LOUISE BUGNET by the path with lavender and rosemary for a fragrant, upright feature that stays compact – ideal for homeowners who want a tidy entrance with simple pruning.
Cottage hedge line – Create a low, informal hedge with white roses and Pennisetum fountain grass for soft movement and long-term structure – suits families who like a relaxed, rural feel.
Park-style trio – Plant three shrubs in a triangle with lamb’s-ear at their feet for a calm, silver‑and‑white composition – good for beginners wanting an easy, coordinated bed.
Patio perfume corner – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot near seating, underplant with trailing thyme for scent and simple care – perfect for busy urban gardeners.
Mixed border anchor – Use LOUISE BUGNET as a white anchor in a border with hydrangeas and late perennials for year‑round structure – for gardeners planning a stable, long-term design.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid Rugosa park rose marketed as LOUISE BUGNET – white park rose - Bugnet; American Rose Society exhibition name Louise Bugnet; unregistered cultivar name, female given-name type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Charles‑Jules Bugnet at Bugnet Plantation, Rich Valley, Alberta, Canada; cross of ‘Martha Bugnet’ × ‘Thérèse Bugnet’, introduced around 1960 and selected for hardy park and landscape use.
Awards and recognitions
Named Årets Ros (Rose of the Year) in Sweden in 2020, highlighting its value in colder climates and its reliability as a decorative park and shrub rose in public and private plantings.
Growth and structure
Upright, compact shrub 120–180 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with dense, matt grey‑green foliage and sparsely thorned canes; suitable for hedges, specimen planting and mixed shrub or perennial borders.
Flower morphology
Large, double, flat blooms with 26–39 petals, usually in clusters of 3–5 per stem; remontant, with a strong main flush and lighter repeat; self‑cleaning flowers drop spent petals naturally, aiding a tidy appearance.
Colour and phenology
Buds purple‑red over a white base, opening to pure snow‑white flowers with a slight greenish tint at the centre; colour holds well with minimal fading, petals ageing to soft matt white with a delicate creamy edge.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, classic rose fragrance noticeable from a distance, best appreciated at nose level; primarily ornamental, with double blooms that limit pollinator access, so not intended as a pollinator-support planting.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces hips only occasionally due to double flowers; when present they are spherical, 20–30 mm in diameter, bright red and decorative in late season, but should not be relied on as a main ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Extremely winter hardy to about −40 to −43 °C (H7, USDA 2b); however, highly susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, so regular, proactive plant protection and good air circulation are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny to lightly shaded sites with free-draining soil; space 100–180 cm depending on use, with roughly 0.8–1 plants/m² in mass plantings; regular feeding, watering and disease prevention improve overall performance.
LOUISE BUGNET offers compact structure, strongly scented white flowers and long-term shrub presence from its own-root base, making it a practical choice if You want a dependable rose and are happy to give it regular care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LOUISE BUGNET – white park rose - Bugnet
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Pure, radiant white petals with a slight greenish tint towards the centre.
Closed Bud:
White base with purple-red striping, becoming darker towards the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Snow-white petals, occasionally with faint mauve spots on their outer surface, completely white on the inner surface, with golden-yellow stamens at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Cup-shaped when fully open, uniformly white in colour with a subtle greenish tinge at the base of the innermost petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to a matt white, with a delicate creamy tint appearing at their edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour holds well and hardly fades; the reddish buds fade to white as they open.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make it unattractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, so it attracts pollinators poorly. Pollinator friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hips are expected to form sparingly due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, bright red (RHS 40A) hips 20–30 mm in diameter are formed.
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.
