THÉRÈSE BUGNET – pink park rose – Bugnet
Hardiness underpins THÉRÈSE BUGNET as a dependable own-root base for UK nursery networks needing resilient park material that withstands very low winter temperatures and exposed planting sites, while remaining manageable in standard container production. Its robust shrub framework and bushy habit give predictable structure for 2–3 L lines, yet still scale for larger-volume landscape and public-realm supply. Strong disease resistance and low-maintenance requirements support homogeneous stands and reduced replacement in longer production runs, while the remontant, mid-pink, double flowers with a strong, spicy-fruity fragrance build clear retail value as a reliable park and flower-bed choice. Own-root propagation offers stable, renewable growth over time—typically roots consolidate in year one, shoots build framework in year two and full ornamental value is reached from year three—supporting predictable forward planning in thematic and collection gardens, even where winters are harsh, winds are strong and fungal pressure is significant.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Cold-Zone Park Shrub 2–3 L – own-root bush-trained plants in standard 2–3 L containers, emphasising very high winter hardiness and disease resistance as a dependable park rose line – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Fragrant Flower-Bed Shrub 3 L – strong, spicy-fruity fragrance combined with remontant double blooms positioned in standard 3 L pots as a scented bed and border solution – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Landscape Low-Maintenance Shrub – compact, bush-trained plants routed through standard container production, promoted for low pruning needs and robust disease package in public-realm and park use – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Collection Feature Shrub 40–50 L – up-potted own-root stock grown on into 40–50 litre specimens, using the tall, bushy habit and dense foliage as structure plants in thematic rose gardens – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Dual-Purpose Garden & Cut Rose – standard 2–3 L containers positioned as versatile shrubs for beds and informal cutting, using the double, cupped flowers and hardy shrub framework for reliable garden performance – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name THÉRÈSE BUGNET – pink park rose – Bugnet; shrub, Hybrid Rugosa park rose, ARS exhibition name Thérèse Bugnet; unregistered cultivar used in professional shrub rose assortments. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Canada in 1941 by Georges Charles Julius Bugnet from a Rosa rugosa seedling × ‘Betty Bland’; introduced circa 1950; breeding company and initial distributor not provided in current data. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, supporting its selection as a robust, garden-worthy shrub rose with proven performance under a range of British growing conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, park-shrub habit reaching around 130–200 cm high and 110–180 cm spread; dense, dark green, matt foliage; slightly thorny shoots; no specific self-cleaning data available at present. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant with a notable second flush that is less abundant than the main flowering period on established shrubs. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Mid-toned warm pink flowers, ARS MP, RHS 68C outer and 68D inner; buds deep pink, fading through pastel mid-pink to near-white centres; colour retention weak under sun, giving a softly changing display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive fragrance with spicy-fruity and classic rose-scented notes; double flower form limits pollinator access so its primary value is ornamental and sensory rather than ecological support. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid hips, approximately 14–22 mm in diameter, orange-red at maturity; hips appear sporadically and can contribute modest seasonal and ornamental interest when present on established plants. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very hardy shrub, USDA zone 2a, RHS H7, tolerating roughly −46 to −43 °C; described as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat and moderate drought well once established. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for flower beds, parks, solitary specimens and some cut use; release as bush-trained, compact plants via standard container routes, typically 2–3 L, with low maintenance needing only occasional pruning. |
THÉRÈSE BUGNET offers extreme hardiness, strong disease resistance and low-maintenance shrub structure on a predictable own-root platform, making it a solid choice for stable, long-lived stands; please contact us to discuss scheduling and capacity requirements.
