Deep, velvety red shade with a subtle burgundy tone. - flowerbed shrub rose - very weak, scent only noticeable up close rose - rose scented
– Deep, velvety ruby-red flowers in clusters
– Compact, bushy habit for borders and beds
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Medium disease tolerance for key leaf diseases
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder regions
– Special feature: Works beautifully in pots and urban plantings.
Nature-inspired style – Built on experience
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Morava Reka® – deep red bedding shrub rose
Set the scene for late-afternoon tea among velvety blooms with Morava Reka®, a compact, own-root shrub rose designed for easy-care borders and smaller family gardens. Its romantic, deep ruby-red clusters sit neatly on a low, bushy framework, ideal for front-of-bed edging and cottage-style paths where space is at a premium. This medium-height, dense habit also makes it a strong candidate for containers of 40–50 litres or more, giving dependable structure on patios and terraces. You can enjoy a long season of repeat flowering from early summer onwards, with each flush maintaining a rich, storybook red that fades only gently. Own-root vigour supports long lifespan and recovery after pruning or weather damage, helping the plant keep its ornamental value with fewer interventions. Over time it knits into a low hedge, subtly anchoring beds in breezier gardens where regular wind and rain demand a reliably stable, well-rooted shrub. With medium disease resistance that responds well to basic care, Morava Reka® fits busy routines: simple watering, light seasonal pruning and a little feeding are usually enough. In a typical UK setting you can plant from spring through autumn, letting the roots settle in year one, the top growth build in year two and the full, cottage-garden picture emerge by year three.
Morava forms double, cup-shaped deep red flowers in clusters.
Morava rose shown in side-by-side opening phases.
Morava displays dense foliage in medium to dark green shades.
Freshly opened deep ruby-red bloom of Morava.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border in a family cottage garden
The compact 35–50 cm height and 40–55 cm spread form a neat, bushy line at the front of beds, ideal for a “girly” cottage look with paths and kitchen-garden edges. Repeating deep red clusters give a traditional, storybook feel for homeowners.
Low flowering hedge along paths or driveways
Dense foliage and regular branching allow plants at 35–40 cm spacing to knit into a low, formal-meets-romantic hedge. This gives gentle structure without blocking sight-lines, suiting family gardens needing clear views for busy-parents.
Container rose for patios, courtyards and terraces
Its compact root system and modest height suit large pots of 40–50 litres or more, where it provides season-long colour with straightforward watering and feeding. Ideal where soil is poor or space limited for urban-gardeners.
Raised beds on heavier or chalky soils
A moderate, fibrous root system makes it easier to establish in improved soil mixes above clay or chalk. In a raised bed it anchors well and copes better with both wet spells and short dry periods, supporting novice-gardeners.
Mass planting in front gardens and communal areas
At 6.3–7.2 plants per m², groups quickly read as a single, velvety red carpet. Repeat flowering and uniform, compact habit give a tidy look with simple maintenance, attractive for low-maintenance-seekers.
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials and grasses
The deep red, cup-shaped blooms contrast beautifully with airy perennials and fine grasses, while the medium green foliage provides a calm backdrop. This suits relaxed English-country schemes sought by cottage-style-enthusiasts.
Long-term feature in family gardens
As an own-root shrub, it regenerates well from the base after pruning, damage or harsh winters, avoiding graft-failure issues and supporting a long garden life. This steady reliability appeals to long-term-planners.
Simple-care rose for busy or beginner gardeners
Medium disease resistance responds well to basic routines: a sunny spot, reasonable watering, and occasional pest and disease checks keep it looking smart even in wind-and-rain-prone gardens. This straightforward routine suits time-poor-beginners.
Styling ideas
Cottage Pathway Ribbon – Plant in a single or double row along gravel paths, weaving between lavender and catmint for scent and soft blues – ideal for cottage-style-enthusiasts
Kitchen-Garden Edge – Use as a low edging around raised vegetable beds, pairing with chives and marigolds to link produce and ornament – ideal for allotment-and-kitchen-garden-owners
Romantic Patio Pot – Grow one or three in 40–50 litre terracotta containers with trailing thyme at the rim – ideal for balcony-and-terrace-gardeners
Front-Garden Welcome – Mass-plant near the front door with soft grasses and verbena for a warm, storybook entrance – ideal for family-home-front-gardeners
Low Hedge Room-Divider – Create a short hedge to separate play lawn and seating area, mixing with small-flowered shrubs for structure – ideal for families-needing-soft-boundaries
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Morava Reka® BOZreka026, medium-sized shrub / bed rose, exhibition shrub rose category; registered EU PBR 2022, commercial type flowerbed shrub rose for garden and landscape use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage unknown, introduced after 2022 through PhenoGeno Roses, reflecting modern shrub breeding for compact habit and colour.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 35–50 cm high and 40–55 cm wide, with dense, moderately thorny shoots and slightly glossy, medium to dark green foliage giving good ground coverage.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms (approximately 1.5–2.75 in) carried in clusters; 26–39 petals create a full look, and the remontant habit ensures abundant first and strong second flushes.
Colour data and phenology
Deep ruby red with subtle burgundy tones; buds almost black burgundy, flowers retain colour moderately, gently shifting towards carmine with pale maroon outer petals as they age through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak rose scent noticeable only at close range; primarily grown for its intense colour and form rather than perfume, though the light fragrance adds a discreet traditional note nearby.
Hip characteristics
Produces few hips; when present, they are small, spherical, about 6–10 mm diameter, and red (RHS N45A), with limited ornamental impact compared with the long-lasting flower display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, performing well with standard preventative care in gardens.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun; suitable for borders, edging, containers, parks, urban plantings and mass planting. Space at 35–40 cm for hedges, 70 cm as solitary; follow normal rose feeding and pruning.
Morava Reka® BOZreka026 offers compact, low-hedge structure, romantic deep red repeat flowering and dependable, regenerating own-root growth; consider it if you want lasting cottage charm with modest upkeep.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MORAVA – deep red bedding shrub rose - Tanjga
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark, almost black burgundy with a matt finish.
Newly Opened Flower:
Rich ruby red, barely lightening towards the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Velvety deep red, with a slightly darker shade towards the centre of the petals.
Before Fading:
The red leans slightly towards carmine, the outer petals fade to a pale maroon.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades moderately: the deep ruby-red primary tone remains even in full bloom, shifts slightly towards carmine before the end of flowering, and the outer petals are pale burgundy.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to the descriptions, it attracts bees and butterflies; simple or semi-double flower forms with exposed stamens increase pollinator access, while fully double blooms that conceal the stamens reduce it.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially obscure the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
