Vivid carmine-red petals with a contrasting, pure white eye. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic rose scent
– Striking white eye with vivid carmine-red petals.
– Reliable remontant flowering with generous repeats.
– Dense, glossy dark foliage on graceful upright growth.
– Proven garden performer with multiple top awards.
– Very hardy shrub rose, RHS H7, USDA 5b.
– Special feature: Open, bee-friendly blooms followed by neat dark-red hips in autumn.
Liveable garden every day – Intentional garden investment
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,00 £
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BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens
Effortless to live with yet richly colourful, BUKAVU® brings a relaxed, cottage feel to front gardens and family borders, forming a medium-sized, upright shrub that copes well with typical British sun, showers and the occasionalcoastalbreeze. Its single, carmine-red blooms with a clean white eye appear in generous clusters from early summer, repeating steadily and dropping spent petals neatly for a naturally tidy look. As an own-root shrub, it settles in securely, maturing from root-building in year one to strong shoot growth in year two and full flowering presence by year three, giving you long-term garden stability without demanding complex care. Durable hedging, reliable repeat flowering and a quietly classic charm make it an easy, reassuring choice when you simply want to plant, water, and watch it grow.
Bukavu® showing its very weak, classic rose scent.
Bukavu® flowers shown in different opening phases, from deep carmine-red buds to white-and-red blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Ideal as a single, eye-catching shrub by the path or near the door, where its carmine-red and white flowers read clearly from the pavement and road, giving reliable colour without fussy pruning for time-pressed beginners and homeowners.
Loose flowering hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, BUKAVU® forms a moderately thorny, upright, arching line that defines boundaries with a softer look than evergreen fencing, while repeat flowering and good disease resistance keep maintenance reasonably low for family-gardeners.
Mixed cottage-style border
The airy clusters and single blooms blend beautifully with perennials and grasses, adding height without becoming oppressive, so you can weave it among lavenders or spindles for a classic cottage look that stays manageable for style-conscious-beginners.
Pollinator-friendly corner
Its open, single flowers with exposed stamens are easy for bees to use, providing forage alongside your herbs and flowering shrubs, creating a lively, buzzing corner that still looks ordered enough for urban-gardeners.
Partial-shade planting strip
Performs reliably in sites with a few hours of sun and light shade, such as east-facing front gardens or beside taller shrubs, maintaining flowering and foliage quality so less-than-perfect aspects can still feel successful for busy-gardeners.
Low-maintenance family bed
Good self-cleaning means most petals drop on their own, so the plant keeps a fresh appearance between light trims; combined with sturdy own-root growth, this suits those wanting colour without constant dead-heading, especially beginners.
Seasonal cut-spray source
The long, arching stems carry clusters of small, brightly marked blooms that add movement and informal character to jugs or vases, giving you easy, home-grown decoration without needing a dedicated cutting garden for creative-homeowners.
Coastal or wind-exposed beds
Its flexible, gracefully nodding growth and resilient foliage cope well with blustery, damp conditions where some roses sulk, creating a colourful, reliable backdrop even in gardens that see frequent wind and rain for seaside-gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Ribbon – Thread BUKAVU® through a border with lavender, catmint and hardy geraniums to create a soft, flowing ribbon of colour that looks full yet easy-going – ideal for relaxed cottage-style enthusiasts.
Front-Gate – Plant a pair on either side of a front gate or path, underplanted with low evergreen edging, for a welcoming, long-season entrance that needs only annual pruning – perfect for image-conscious homeowners.
Hedged-Room – Use a row of BUKAVU® as a loose hedge to outline a play lawn or sitting area, letting the arching stems and flowers form a gentle “room” divider – suited to families wanting structure without harsh barriers.
Pollinator-Drift – Combine with herbaceous daisies, salvias and herbs to build a lively bee-friendly drift where the rose provides height and colour focus above longer-flowering companions – for wildlife-minded gardeners.
Seasonal-Arc – Train a few stems over a low support or arch within a deep border so the nodding clusters hang at eye level, partnered with climbers and shrubs for layered colour – appealing to creative, space-maximising gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid Musk shrub, registered as LENbrirus, marketed as BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens; classified as a park / shrub rose for garden and landscape use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium from ‘Rush’ × unknown pollen parent; introduced and registered in 1998 by Lens Roses as a garden-worthy Hybrid Musk shrub rose.
Awards and recognition
Gold Medal at the Geneva International Rose Competition 1999, first prize shrub roses Hradec Králové 2000, and Netherlands “Toproos” classification and certification in 2007.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium to tall, upright shrub 110–170 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with gracefully arching, nodding stems, dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness for structural planting.
Flower morphology
Single to semi-single flowers, 5–12 petals, small (0.5–1.5 in), flat-shaped in large clusters; remontant habit with generous second flush and good self-cleaning of spent petals.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid carmine-red petals with a sharp white eye; buds deep carmine-red, tones fading to raspberry-red and creamy white centre over time while retaining clear bicolour effect in bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic rose scent present at a very weak level, often barely noticeable in the garden; grown more for its striking bicolour display and habit than for strong fragrance impact.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate crops of small, spherical, dark red hips 6–10 mm across in autumn, adding seasonal interest and light wildlife value without overwhelming the plant or border.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); generally resistant to black spot and rust, with moderate powdery mildew tolerance in normal seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with regular feeding and watering in dry spells; suitable for beds, hedges and mixed borders, or large containers from about 40–50 litres for stable growth.
BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens offers long-season colour, a resilient shrub form and pollinator-friendly blooms on a durable own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-going, long-term garden structure.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BUKAVU® – white-red park rose - Lens
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Geneva International Rose Competition – Gold Medal (1999); Hradec Králové (Czech Republic) – 1st prize, shrub roses (2000); Netherlands – “Toproos” classification (2007)
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.
