BURGUNDY™ – burgundy hybrid tea rose - Tanjga
For a truly romantic corner in a small family garden, BURGUNDY™ brings compact hybrid tea elegance without demanding professional skills. Its velvety deep burgundy blooms sit on a neat, well‑branched plant that is easy to place along a path, by a seating area, or even in a large container, where it becomes a natural focus for afternoon tea. This own‑root rose is grown in a 2‑litre pot, already well established so you can plant it throughout the season and rely on steady development and graceful flowering. In typical British conditions with frequent showers and blustery spells, it offers reassuring structure and charm while you enjoy a cosy, storybook atmosphere. Over time, its own‑root character supports a long, stable presence in the border, capable of gentle regrowth after pruning and minor setbacks, giving you dependable colour and form that suit cottage‑style beds and an inviting kitchen‑garden setting.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small front garden bed by the path |
The compact, 40–60 cm habit and dense foliage make BURGUNDY™ ideal for a narrow front bed where space is limited but you still want clear structure and refined flowers. Its reliable repeat flowering provides a smart, traditional welcome for homeowners. |
| Romantic cottage-style mixed border |
The rich burgundy colour threads beautifully through typical cottage schemes of pinks, creams and soft blues, adding depth without overwhelming the planting. Own‑root growth gives a long-lived presence that settles in and matures gracefully for cottage-garden lovers. |
| Large patio container (40–50 litre or more) |
The neat, upright form works very well in a substantial pot beside a bench or terrace table, where flowers can be enjoyed at close quarters. A 40–50 litre container gives enough soil to buffer drying winds and reduce day‑to‑day care for busy urban gardeners. |
| Low flowering hedge or edging line |
Planted at 35–40 cm spacing, the compact shrubs knit into an orderly yet soft hedge that frames lawns, vegetable beds or a play area. The repeated burgundy blooms create a coherent look with relatively little pruning complexity for beginner gardeners. |
| Cutting corner in a family garden |
As a hybrid tea, this variety offers elegant, medium-sized, cupped flowers on strong stems that lend themselves to home-cut bunches. Repeat flushes through the season give a steady supply of stems without the need for specialist techniques for cut-flower enthusiasts. |
| Kitchen garden border companion |
The plant’s modest height and compact spread allow it to sit comfortably along a kitchen-garden path with herbs and low perennials, adding a decorative note without casting too much shade, suiting those who like beauty beside productivity for family gardeners. |
| Long-term structural planting in heavy soil |
Once settled, its own‑root system anchors well and supports a long lifespan, an advantage where heavier soils need careful drainage or raised beds; this resilience means less frequent replacement and steady ornamental value for practical planners. |
| Low-maintenance focal point near a seating area |
The combination of medium maintenance needs, moderate disease resistance and continuous repeat bloom makes it a good choice where you sit and relax, offering colour and mild fragrance without constant deadheading, suiting those seeking easy charm for relaxed owners. |
Styling ideas
- Burgundy-cream duet – Mass BURGUNDY™ with creamy roses or pale foxgloves in a small front bed to highlight the velvety colour contrast – ideal for homeowners wanting classic kerb appeal.
- Kitchen-garden edge – Line a path beside vegetables with BURGUNDY™ interplanted with parsley and dwarf marigolds for a productive yet pretty boundary – suited to family gardeners who like order and charm.
- Patio focal urn – Plant one or three plants in a 50 litre container with trailing thyme at the rim to enjoy close-up colour on the terrace – perfect for busy urban gardeners using paved spaces.
- Storybook archway – Flank a simple wooden arch or gate with short runs of BURGUNDY™ and low St John’s-wort for a welcoming, fairy-tale entrance – appealing to cottage-garden lovers.
- Evening seating nook – Place BURGUNDY™ near a bench among lavender and soft grasses so the deep blooms stand out in low light – designed for those seeking a calm, romantic retreat.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Vaza collection; registered as BOZvaz017 and marketed as Burgundy™ Vaza® BOZvaz017, a shrub-type hybrid tea suited to ornamental and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Bozanić Tanjga for PhenoGeno Roses, introduced in 2022. Exact parentage and breeding year are unknown or undisclosed; selected for colour quality and garden versatility. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright shrub 40–60 cm tall and 35–55 cm wide with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and relatively few thorns, forming a neat, manageable framework in beds or containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals, typically borne singly on stems. Reliably repeat-flowering with a generous second flush, providing extended decorative value through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety burgundy blooms (RHS 187A outer, 187B inner) with a satin sheen; colour holds well, fading only slightly to a smoky red as flowers age, maintaining an even, dark impression in the border. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Soft, mild rose fragrance of subtle character, noticeable at close range but not overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas where a gentle scent is preferred over strongly perfumed cultivars. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is limited by the double flowers, but occasional small, globular hips 10–14 mm across may form, typically orange-red and unobtrusive, offering minor seasonal interest after flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to common fungal issues, requiring routine monitoring and, where needed, standard preventative care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for beds, edging, hedging and larger containers; recommended spacing 35–40 cm for groups, 60 cm for solitary plants. Maintenance is medium, with occasional pest and disease management beneficial. |
BURGUNDY™ – burgundy hybrid tea rose - Tanjga offers compact, repeat flowering, rich colour and a long-lived own-root structure that settles reliably into family gardens; a considered choice if you wish to introduce quiet, enduring elegance.
