Morava Reka® BOZreka026 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Compact Morava Reka® BOZreka026 delivers a low, bushy, uniform shrub habit that lends itself to standard-container production from 2–3 L upwards and reliable bed-rose lines for retail and project work. Its dense, slightly glossy foliage and deep colour stability support consistent visual impact in mass-planting and border schemes, while own-root longevity underpins long-term nursery stock planning with low replacement. With EU PBR protection and a clear “reliable garden performance” positioning, it fits UK nursery networks serving public-realm and collection-style gardens, including sites where winters are cold and hardy planting is expected even in exposed northern conditions with significant wind and chill. Medium maintenance requirements and vigour compatible with standard container routes make it straightforward to integrate into production workflows, from bed-grown liners through to finished shrubs in 40–50 L landscape units. Double, cluster-flowering heads and remontant flowering allow growers to time sale windows and landscape deliveries, while the own-root system develops roots in year one, structural shoots in year two, and full ornamental performance by year three.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Deep-red 3 L border shrub – Compact, bushy plants in 3 L standard containers, exploiting uniform structure and remontant flowering for eye-level colour blocks on benches – retail and garden-centre assortments
- Urban bedding contract line – Own-root, medium-maintenance shrubs grown in 5–7.5 L pots for quick planting into municipal beds and edging, focusing on dense foliage and reliable performance – public-realm and contractor supply
- 40 L landscape feature unit – Heavily branched, low shrubs in 40–50 L containers for instant deep-red mass effect in parks and corporate sites, leveraging longevity and hardy structure – landscape architects and project specifiers
- Thematic red-collection specimen – Selected, well-branched plants in premium 4–5 L pots highlighting stable deep red colour and compact vigour within colour-themed or river-named rose lines – specialist nurseries and collection gardens
- Propagation-stock mother bed pack – Batch-synchronised NEONATAL cuttings supplied for establishing own-root mother blocks, using vigour and bush form for efficient cutting harvest – large nurseries and integrator networks
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Medium-sized shrub rose, commercial bed-rose type; registered as BOZreka026 with EU PBR, traded as Morava Reka® BOZreka026 for professional shrub and bedding use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; introduced after 2022 via PhenoGeno Roses as initial distributor, parentage unknown, selected for compact landscape and bedding roles. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy habit at 35–50 cm height and 40–55 cm spread, with moderately thorny shoots and dense, slightly glossy medium to dark green foliage; no specific self-cleaning data available. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, cup-shaped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant flowering with a notably abundant second flush, supporting continuous decorative effect in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety ruby-red with subtle burgundy tones; ARS code DR, RHS 60A inner and outer; colour fades only moderately to carmine and pale maroon on outer petals while the primary deep-red impression is retained. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak rose scent detectable only at close range; fragrance is not a primary selling point, and the variety is mainly positioned for visual ornamental value rather than perfumery or sensory uses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces few hips, spherical, 6–10 mm in diameter, red RHS N45A; hips occur occasionally and have limited ornamental role, so they generally do not dominate the shrub’s appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -23 to -21 °C, RHS rating H7, corresponding to USDA zone 6a and Swedish zone 3 for robust cold-climate performance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, parks, containers, urban green spaces, edging and mass planting; medium maintenance, occasional pest and disease control, best via standard container routes with 2–3 L target pots for trade. |
Morava Reka® BOZreka026 offers a compact, uniform shrub form, deep red ornamental impact and hardy own-root longevity that support predictable, low-replacement production stands; please contact us to discuss scheduling and wholesale capacity options.
