KONSTANTINA™ – pink bedding shrub rose – Tanjga
Imagine KONSTANTINA™ lighting up your front garden with cheerful pink-and-white blooms, a bushy shrub that shrugs off wind and rain, coping reliably with Ireland’s frequent showers and humid summers. Its rounded habit and medium height make it ideal for narrow Dublin terraces or cosy cottage borders, while the sparsely thorned stems feel surprisingly friendly when you are tying in or cutting a few stems for the table. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily, building roots in year one, throwing stronger shoots in year two, and by year three giving you full ornamental value with repeat flushes of colour. The very double, cupped flowers bring a romantic look without demanding fussy pruning; simple deadheading and basic feeding keep it performing well. Its medium-green foliage and modern disease resistance help the shrub stay attractively healthy, so you can enjoy relaxed, low-effort colour along paths, in beds, or in a large 40–50‑litre container for urban patios. If you like a soft, sweet fragrance that stays in the background rather than filling the whole garden, the barely scented blooms add a subtle, elegant note to your everyday outdoor walk.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small cottage-style front border |
KONSTANTINA™’s compact, bushy habit (around 60–85 cm) creates a soft, traditional outline that suits tighter cottage-style spaces and mixed perennial borders, with flowers repeating through the season for steady colour beside the front path for beginners |
| Dublin terraced-house frontage |
The moderate height and 50–75 cm spread work well in narrow beds along railings or low walls, giving neat structure without overwhelming the façade, while dependable repeat flowering keeps the garden presentable between busy weeks for urbanites |
| Easy-care mixed flowerbed |
Modern resistance to powdery mildew and black spot means less spraying and fewer worries in typical Irish weather, so you mainly focus on planting and occasional feeding rather than constant problem solving, ideal if you prefer low-effort colour for families |
| Large patio container (40–50 litres) |
Its shrub form and moderate root vigour are well suited to a generous 40–50 litre pot, where regular watering and drainage give reliable flowering at eye level, adding cottage charm to balconies, paved yards, or rented spaces for town-dwellers |
| Own-root, long-term garden feature |
As an own-root shrub, KONSTANTINA™ ages steadily, regrowing from the base if stems are damaged and maintaining its shape over many seasons, giving stable ornamental value without graft worries for homeowners |
| Rain-resilient family garden planting |
Developed for modern gardens, it copes well with regular Atlantic rain and damp air, so flowers and foliage stay attractive in our changeable climate, reducing the need for sheltering or special siting decisions for busy-gardeners |
| Long-season colour focus bed |
Remontant flowering with a strong second flush provides colour from early summer into autumn; planting at 60 cm spacing gives a joined-up swathe of pink-and-white blooms that carries the border even when perennials pause for colour-lovers |
| Low-prickled, family-friendly border |
Sparsely thorned stems make everyday maintenance, tying in, or cutting stems for the house more comfortable, particularly where children brush past or where space is tight along paths and drives, reducing snags and scratches for families |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Ribbon – line a front path with KONSTANTINA™ at 60 cm, underplanting with dwarf coral bells for foliage contrast – for homeowners wanting an informal Irish cottage look
- Terrace-Pots – grow a single shrub in a 40–50 litre container with trailing Campanula carpatica softening the rim – for urbanites with paved yards or balconies
- Soft-Hedge – plant at 50 cm spacing to make a low, informal hedge along driveways, trimming lightly after each flush – for families needing structure without a tall barrier
- Rosa-Mix – weave KONSTANTINA™ through mixed borders beside chives and pastel perennials, relying on its disease resistance to anchor the display – for relaxed gardeners who want reliable colour
- Romantic-Accent – use a single shrub as a specimen near a seat or doorway, where the patterned blooms can be enjoyed up close – for beginners seeking one easy focal-point rose
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose, commercial type flowerbed shrub rose; registered as BOZkonfre, marketed as Konstantina™ Freska® BOZkonfre, in the Rósra bhláthchlóis group, for ornamental beds and container use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga (Pheno Geno Roses) around 2018, introduced 2022 in Europe and 2025 in the USA through Pheno Geno Roses, Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub to about 60–85 cm tall and 50–75 cm wide, with moderately dense, medium green foliage and sparsely thorned stems, forming a compact, rounded outline in borders or large containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, cupped cluster-flowered blooms with over 40 petals and a medium diameter of about 4–7 cm, providing a lush, double appearance across repeated flushes through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink base with white stripes and marbling; outer petals RHS 57C, inner N155D, colour fades to mid-pink with creamy white markings, maintaining a patterned effect from bud through full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Sweet character but very weak intensity, a barely noticeable perfume suited to gardeners preferring visual impact without a strong scent, and practical for siting near windows, doors, or seating. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only occasionally due to the very double flowers; when present they are small, spherical, orange-red (RHS 40A), generally 6–10 mm across and of minor ornamental significance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew and black spot with moderate rust resistance; winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) under normal garden conditions with basic care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best at 60 cm spacing in borders, 50 cm in hedges, 90 cm as a specimen; plant 2.8–3.2 plants/m², water during prolonged dry spells, and provide plant protection only in extremely humid seasons. |
KONSTANTINA™ offers long-season colour, compact bushy growth and good disease resistance on a practical own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a dependable, quietly elegant rose.
