KONSTANTINA™ – pink bedding shrub rose
Bred for romance and effortless charm, KONSTANTINA™ settles quickly into family gardens to give a soft, storybook feel without demanding constant attention. Its compact, bushy habit and delicately marbled pink-and-white blooms are ideal beside a seating area or under an arbour, where you can enjoy a relaxed, cottage-garden atmosphere even on busy days. This own-root plant forms a stable framework that quietly renews itself, supporting a long-lived display with minimal intervention as seasons pass. Perfect for beds, low hedges and large containers, it copes reliably with typical British weather, even in exposed spots where wind and rain push other plants about. Moderate maintenance – mainly light pruning and occasional feeding – is enough to keep its colour strong and flowering repeated. As roots establish and top growth builds naturally over the first few years, KONSTANTINA™ becomes a dependable, medium-sized border feature that suits relaxed, “girly” cottage schemes, country-style kitchen gardens and pretty front gardens alike. Its manageable size and sparse prickles make it a practical, family-friendly choice for shared outdoor spaces.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Small to medium cottage borders |
KONSTANTINA™ stays compact yet full, reaching around 60–85 cm with a bushy outline, so it slips into modest borders without overwhelming nearby plants while still giving a clear focal point of romantic colour; particularly suitable for the cottage-style home gardener who values easy-care. |
| Low informal hedging along paths |
Plant at 50–60 cm intervals to create a low, flowery hedge that frames paths or separates lawn from kitchen garden beds; the steady structure and own-root durability give years of dependable edging with only light annual trimming for those seeking low-maintenance. |
| Feature rose in large containers |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, its moderate height and bushy habit make a tidy, long-flowering patio feature; own-root resilience supports long-term container culture when watering and feeding are kept regular, ideal for balcony and terrace gardeners who appreciate compactness. |
| Colour focus near seating and arbours |
The very full, striped pink blooms repeat well through the season, drawing the eye without excessive size, so one or two plants can anchor a seating corner or arbour in a romantic, “afternoon tea” mood for householders who prize extended flowering. |
| Family gardens with children and pets |
Sparse prickling and moderate height make it easier to live with around play areas and shared spaces; the plant forms a rounded, stable framework that is simple to prune more lightly or more hard, as needed, suiting families who prefer practicality. |
| Mixed borders on typical clay garden soils |
Once established in improved, well-drained soil, KONSTANTINA™ offers reliable structure and colour in ordinary British conditions, coping well with blustery days and frequent showers in exposed gardens where coastal wind and rain can challenge less robust shrubs, reassuring gardeners who value reliability. |
| Lightly shaded or east-facing positions |
Its suitability for partial shade allows planting where morning or dappled light dominates, such as east-facing beds, giving soft colour where many roses struggle, provided soil is prepared well and feeding kept modest, supporting those balancing style with versatility. |
| Long-term structure in evolving gardens |
As an own-root shrub, KONSTANTINA™ thickens gradually, regenerates well from lower buds after pruning or weather damage, and maintains ornamental value over many seasons, fitting gardens that are being shaped slowly and thoughtfully by owners who appreciate enduring longevity. |
Styling ideas
- Tea-rose border – Combine KONSTANTINA™ with dwarf lavender and catmint to edge a sunny path towards a seating spot, using its compact bushy habit to frame afternoon tea corners – ideal for relaxed cottage-garden lovers.
- Kitchen-garden edge – Line vegetable or herb beds with a short row of KONSTANTINA™ and chives, letting the low hedge add order and colour while remaining easy to tend – suited to home cooks who want beauty alongside productivity.
- Courtyard container – Plant one rose in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim, relying on its steady flowering and own-root robustness for long-term pot culture – perfect for busy urban balcony and patio owners.
- Soft pink tapestry – Weave KONSTANTINA™ among dwarf heuchera and Carpathian bellflower to create a low, romantic tapestry of pinks and purples, using its repeat blooms for continuous highlights – appealing to fans of feminine garden schemes.
- Family-front garden – Place pairs by a front door or driveway, where moderate height, sparse prickles and stable structure give welcoming colour without dominating space – designed for families seeking tidy, traditional charm.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
KONSTANTINA™ (Registered as BOZkonfre) is a shrub / bed rose marketed within the Freska® collection, offered as a flowerbed shrub rose for border and container use in family gardens. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for Pheno Geno Roses; registered 2020 (EU CPVR 55315), introduced in Europe from 2022 and in the United States from 2025 via Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub reaching approximately 60–85 cm in height and 50–75 cm spread, with moderately dense, medium green foliage (RHS 137A) and sparse prickles, forming a compact, easily managed framework. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, cup-shaped clusters of medium-sized flowers (about 1.5–2.75 in), typically with over 40 petals; remontant habit with abundant first and second flushes, selected primarily for ornamental display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink ground with striking white stripes and marbling; buds are dark pink streaked white, opening to crimson-pink with snow-white markings that fade to mid-pink blooms with creamy white, still noticeable striping. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak, with only a barely noticeable sweet character detectable at close range; this cultivar is grown mainly for its patterned petal display rather than for strong scent in the garden. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is minimal due to very double flowers; when present, hips are small (around 6–10 mm), spherical, and orange-red (RHS 40A), adding occasional, discreet autumnal detail without dominating the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust tolerance; hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), requiring normal watering under prolonged heat or drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for borders, low hedging, containers and cutting; plant 50–60 cm apart in beds or 90 cm as specimens, with moderate maintenance and plant protection only in very humid, disease-prone conditions. |
KONSTANTINA™ offers compact, repeat flowering and gentle prickling in a long-lived, own-root shrub form that suits containers and cottage borders, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a relaxed, enduring garden display.
