Sava™ Taste of Love® – pink bedding shrub rose
Bring reliable colour to your front garden with Sava™ Taste of Love®, a compact shrub rose designed for easy care in real Irish conditions, even where soil stays heavy and wet after rain. Its neat, upright habit and dense foliage form a tidy low hedge or edging that fits effortlessly into small family gardens. Clusters of medium, cup-shaped flowers open repeatedly all season, shifting through romantic shades of pink and lilac that stay eye-catching even in changeable weather. The medium, fruity fragrance adds a gentle treat each time You pass the path or patio. As an own-root rose, it knits into the ground steadily for a long-lived, stable shrub that regenerates well after pruning and copes with everyday family life. In a generous 40–50 litre container or flower bed, year one focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental value with minimal fuss.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden edging along paths or driveways |
Compact height and 35–50 cm spread create a low, orderly border that stays within bounds without constant clipping. Repeating deep pink clusters draw the eye from the street and give a welcoming first impression, ideal for a busy homeowner who prefers an attractive yet simple garden for the family. |
| Small rose groups in mixed beds near the house |
Planted in groups of 3–5 at about 40 cm, Sava™ quickly knits into a softly rounded block of colour without overwhelming nearby perennials. The remontant flowering habit means fresh blooms keep appearing beside your door or terrace, rewarding light care and suiting gardeners who want results without technical rose knowledge for the family. |
| Low, colourful hedge around play lawns or seating areas |
With its upright, dense structure and mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, this shrub forms a discreet seasonal screen at 40–60 cm high. It outlines lawns and play areas while staying low enough to maintain visibility, making it a good choice where You want structure and colour but still need an easy-to-maintain, child-friendly layout for the family. |
| Containers on patios, balconies and small urban spaces |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Sava™ offers a long-lived focal point of scented pink blooms close to seating, even where borders are limited or paved. Its medium maintenance needs and good heat tolerance support reliable growth on sheltered patios, fitting those who garden mainly in pots but still want a durable planting for the family. |
| Coastal and exposed sites with changeable Atlantic weather |
Good heat tolerance and hardy growth to about -18 °C help this variety cope with wind, cool spells and moisture typical of Irish coasts, provided soil drainage is improved where heavy. This makes it an appealing option for seaside front gardens aiming for dependable colour under less-than-perfect conditions for the family. |
| Cottage-style borders with perennials and shrubs |
The romantic deep pink, cup-shaped blooms blend beautifully with loosestrife, shrubby cinquefoil or dogwoods, softening the transition between lawn and planting. Its steady, remontant flowering extends the cottage-garden season, giving character without demanding complex pruning, well-suited to those seeking a relaxed, rural feel for the family. |
| Simple, low-effort beds for beginner rose growers |
The pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root plant arrives well rooted, so with regular watering and feeding it establishes reliably even for first-time rose owners. Moderate disease resistance and manageable care keep tasks straightforward, ideal for beginners wanting a trustworthy introduction to roses that will mature steadily over years for the family. |
| Gastronomic and fragrant planting near kitchen or dining areas |
The fresh, fruity medium-strength fragrance makes Sava™ a pleasing choice beside kitchen doors or outdoor dining spots, and its Taste of Love® collection link suits edible-themed gardens where petals may be of culinary interest. Repeated flowering ensures regular scented harvests for home experiments and relaxed summer meals for the family. |
Decorating ideas
- Welcoming Front Step Trio – Plant three Sava™ in a shallow arc by your front steps, underplanted with low lavender and thyme for scent and soft texture – for homeowners wanting an inviting but straightforward entrance.
- Cottage Pink Ribbon – Line a narrow cottage path with Sava™ at 35–40 cm, weaving in catmint and hardy geraniums between plants – for fans of romantic, slightly informal borders that still stay easy to manage.
- Patio Scent Corner – Grow one Sava™ in a 40–50 litre clay pot, adding trailing ivy and summer herbs around the rim – for balcony or terrace gardeners seeking a single, long-flowering focal point.
- Family Lawn Frame – Edge a small lawn with spaced Sava™ and interplant with white flowering perennials such as gaura or dwarf campanula – for families who want a neat frame around play space without fussy maintenance.
- Warm Coastal Mix – Combine Sava™ with shrubby cinquefoil and dogwoods in a well-drained raised bed to handle exposed, breezy sites – for coastal gardeners needing resilient yet colourful planting.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Taste of Love® collection, registered as BOZreka023 and marketed as Sava™ Taste of Love®. Belongs to the bed rose commercial group and is classed as a flower bed shrub rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o., with parentage not disclosed. Introduced after 2023, registration year 2023, and initially distributed by PhenoGeno Roses in Serbia. |
| Growth and structure |
Compact, upright shrub reaching about 40–60 cm high and 35–50 cm wide. Dense, mid-green foliage with a slightly glossy surface; moderately thorny shoots suit bed, edging and container use in smaller gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double cup-shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals. Flowers form in clusters and repeat well through the season, with the second flush also abundant, providing generous ornamental display in beds and borders. |
| Colour and phenology |
Deep pink flowers with lilac and carmine tones, buds carmine-pink with a lilac tinge. Colour gradually lightens to powder-pink and pale lilac before fading, giving a soft, romantic effect despite relatively modest colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fresh, fruity fragrance of medium strength that is clearly noticeable near the shrub. Suits pathways, front gardens and seating areas where a pleasant, not overpowering, scent is desired through repeat flowering. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose-hip formation tends to be limited because of the very double flowers. Occasionally produces small, spherical red hips approximately 6–9 mm in diameter, which add modest late-season interest in some seasons. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Disease resistance is moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so occasional plant protection may be required, especially in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny position with improved drainage, suitable for beds, edging, hedging and larger containers from 40 litres. Plant at 35–60 cm spacing depending on use, and maintain with regular watering, feeding and basic pruning. |
Sava™ Taste of Love® offers compact, repeat pink flowering, gentle fruity fragrance and long-lived own-root reliability for family gardens and patios; consider it if You want a beautiful rose that remains straightforward to look after.
