An opalescent, pale greenish-white shade. In cooler weather it intensifies to a lime colour. - hybrid tea rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - tea-like character
– Uathúil i ndath opalescent glas‑bhán síoda.
– Bláthanna móra dúbailte le cruth pompon galánta.
– Athbhláthaíonn go flúirseach ar fud an tséasúir.
– Friotaíocht mhaith le míldéir phúdarach agus duilgheal.
– Cruth díreach, duilliúr dorcha dlúth galánta.
– Gné speisialta: Bláthanna gheal ag aistriú ó aoil‑ghlas go bán airgid, éifeacht amhairc thar a bheith suaimhneach sa ghairdín agus i mbouquetí gearrtha.
Customer-centric focus – Serene garden experience
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
23,30 €
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WAKANA – greenish-white hybrid tea rose - Kimura
Imagine a soft stroll past elegant blooms after a shower, the petals still beaded with rain, their greenish shimmer catching the soft light. ‘Wakana’ brings this gentle, uplifting mood into everyday Irish gardens, while coping calmly with humid summers where fungal problems are common and flowers must endure changeable weather. As an own‑root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in reliably for the long term, developing first its roots, then stronger shoots, and by the third year a full, stable display that needs only simple care. The upright, well‑branched plant stays pleasantly compact, ideal for cottage borders and small front gardens where you want maximum charm from minimum space.
Wakana in fresh bloom, showing lime-green petal edges and creamy-white inner surfaces.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small Irish cottage front garden
The upright, 85–120 cm growth and 50–70 cm spread make Wakana a neat choice for narrow front gardens, giving graceful structure without overwhelming the space; its compact habit simplifies pruning and keeps paths clear for beginners.
Mixed cottage border with perennials
The long, remontant flowering season provides repeat waves of large, 7–10 cm blooms, weaving calmly through the year alongside cottage perennials so beds never look bare, even if you can only visit the garden at weekends as a busy.
Low-maintenance suburban family garden bed
With resistant foliage against powdery mildew and black spot, Wakana stays presentable through wet spells, limiting spray needs and keeping maintenance manageable for those who want beauty rather than constant chores, especially useful for a time-poor.
Decorative feature rose near seating
Elegant, double, ball-shaped blooms and dense, dark green foliage create a refined focal point beside a bench or patio, offering a serene view in all weathers while requiring only occasional deadheading for an appreciating but relaxed homeowner.
Cutting patch for home arrangements
As an exhibition-type hybrid tea with strong, upright stems and large, formal flowers, Wakana lends itself beautifully to cutting for vases, letting you bring its unusual greenish-white tones indoors without needing specialist florist skills as a hobbyist.
Container on a sunny terrace or balcony
Wakana’s moderate size suits a substantial pot; in Ireland, a 40–50 litre container with good drainage allows it to cope with variable rainfall and still make a refined statement, convenient for a paved or rented space tended by an urban gardener.
Feature planting in rainy, disease-prone areas
In regions where long, damp spells and soft Atlantic light favour fungal issues, its disease-tolerant foliage and weather-resilient flowers keep the plant attractive with relatively little intervention, a reassuring choice for a cautious buyer.
Long-term structural rose in family garden design
As an own-root plant, Wakana establishes steadily, rebuilding from its own base after any setbacks and maturing into a lasting feature that maintains its character year after year, appealing to those planning a stable, enduring garden as a planner.
Styling ideas
Cottage-porch welcome – Plant two Wakana either side of a path, underplanted with Nepeta x faassenii, to frame the front door with soft green and lavender tones – ideal for cottage-front romantics.
Green-and-white calm – Combine Wakana with Lychnis viscaria 'Alba' and airy grasses for a restrained, nearly monochrome border – suited to lovers of understated elegance.
Terraced-city charm – Grow a single Wakana in a 50 litre pot with low thyme or creeping campanula at the base to soften brickwork – perfect for small Dublin terraces.
Cutting-corner trio – Plant three Wakana in a triangle, spacing at 60 cm, with Scabiosa caucasica nearby to supply complementary stems for vases – attractive for home flower arrangers.
Evening-seat focal point – Place Wakana near a favourite bench, edged with pale pink hardy geraniums, so the silvery-green blooms catch the late light – appealing to contemplative evening sitters.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea garden rose from the Rosa Orientis collection; registered cultivar name Wakana, commercial name Wakana Rosa Orientis Wakana; classified as Rós taehibride hybrid tea rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takunori Kimura in Japan from ‘Tineke’ × ‘Princesse de Monaco’; introduced by Keihan Gardening Co., Ltd. in 2006 as part of the Rosa Orientis range for discerning gardeners.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, medium-sized bush, around 85–120 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide; moderately thorny, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage providing good background for the large flowers.
Flower morphology
Large, double, ball to pompon-shaped blooms, typically 26–39 petals; solitary on stems, 7–10 cm across; remontant flowering, with a notably abundant second flush under good garden care.
Colour data and phenology
Opalescent pale greenish-white flowers; buds light yellowish-green; lime-green outer edges and creamy-white inner petals, fading towards silvery white; lime tones intensify in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, barely noticeable scent with a light tea-like character; primarily grown for its refined flower form and unusual colour rather than for strong fragrance in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to double flowers; when present, they are 12–18 mm, ellipsoidal, orange-red, and generally not significant for ornamental or wildlife value in most gardens.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b); good heat tolerance with watering in long dry spells; foliage resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust susceptibility.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites with well-drained soil; space 50–100 cm depending on use; suitable for borders, specimens, cut flowers and larger containers; occasional deadheading and health checks recommended.
Wakana offers compact, upright growth, long-season exhibition-style blooms and resilient own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a quietly elegant, low-fuss garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WAKANA – greenish-white hybrid tea rose - Kimura
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Flower Colour:
An opalescent, pale greenish-white shade. In cooler weather it intensifies to a lime colour.
Closed Bud:
Light yellowish-green bud with a delicate waxy sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Lime-green outer petal edges and creamy-white inner surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Cream-white base with uniformly pale green‑toned washed stripes in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Pale greenish-white, fading to silvery white at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the lime‑green to cream‑white tones gradually fade to a pale greenish‑white, and before the blooms fade the edges become silvery‑white.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a 12–18 mm diameter, ellipsoidal, orange-red rose hip may appear.
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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