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– Deep, velvety ruby-red flowers in clusters
– Compact, bushy habit for neat borders
– Reliable repeat-flowering through the season
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder regions
– Performs well in containers and small spaces
– Special feature: Dense, glossy foliage enhances the rich red blooms and tidy shrub shape.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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Morava Reka® – deep red bedding shrub rose
Compact clusters of velvety deep red blooms give Morava Reka® an instantly elegant presence in small front gardens and cottage-style borders, forming a low, bushy mound that stays neat without intricate pruning routines. As a medium-height shrub rose it repeats its flowering in generous flushes, keeping beds colourful from early summer well into autumn while you simply keep it watered and lightly fed. Own-root plants like this one settle in steadily, building roots in the first year, strong shoots in the second, and full ornamental value by the third for a reassuringly long-lived display. Its dense, medium to dark green foliage creates a tidy, clipped look that suits formal edging as well as relaxed cottage mixes. Ideal for modern family gardens that contend with wet, windy spells near the coast, where reliable anchoring and balanced growth help the planting feel permanently secure. In a 40–50 litre or larger container it remains pleasingly manageable, so you can move it to where the colour is most enjoyed, and its gentle, close-up fragrance adds a quiet romantic touch on paths and by the front door.
Cup-shaped, double deep red blooms of Morava.
Morava rose showing buds, opening blooms and fully opened flowers side by side.
Dense, slightly glossy green foliage of Morava.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden bed under a window
The compact, bushy habit and 35–50 cm height keep Morava Reka® below the sill, giving a structured band of deep red against brick or render without blocking light. Simple deadheading and seasonal feeding are usually sufficient care for beginners.
Low edging along a main garden path
Planted at 35–40 cm intervals, the dense foliage and regular flowering create a continuous, tidy line that frames paths and lawns. Moderate maintenance needs suit homeowners who want an ordered, classic look without weekly fine-tuning, ideal for families.
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials
The velvety ruby-red clusters pair beautifully with informal companions such as blue grasses and airy perennials, adding depth of colour and structure while staying relatively low. Repeating flushes keep interest between perennial peaks, pleasing aesthetes.
Decorative container near the front door or terrace
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, this compact shrub forms a rounded, floriferous presence that can be placed by steps or seating. Its moderate disease resistance and neat growth make seasonal care straightforward for urbanites.
Small group planting in a front lawn island bed
Groups of three to five shrubs at 40–55 cm spacing create a domed, ruby-red focal point that looks considered without complex design. The repeated, abundant second flush helps the feature keep its impact through summer for homeowners.
Low informal hedge along a drive or boundary
At around 40 cm spacing, the compact shrubs knit into a soft boundary that reads as a low hedge when in leaf and flower. Medium maintenance suits busy gardeners who can manage an annual trim and occasional health check, suited to commuters.
Family garden play-area backdrop
The moderate height and bushy form provide a colourful, contained backdrop to lawn or play areas without becoming overbearing. Own-root growth offers good recovery if a stem is damaged, giving parents extra reassurance as caregivers.
Coastal or exposed suburban site
The low, compact framework anchors well and is less prone to wind rock than taller varieties, helping it cope with gusty, rain-swept conditions typical of many British plots near open ground, a sensible choice for coastal gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage Border Drift – set Morava Reka® in threes among verbena and other airy perennials to let the deep red cups punctuate a soft, pastel border – ideal for cottage-garden romantics.
Formal Front Edge – use a straight row along the front path to echo a clipped hedge, with gravel or brick edging to emphasise its neat, compact character – suited to lovers of orderly façades.
Doorstep Welcome – plant one or two in large 40–50 litre containers flanking the front door, underplanted with low sedges for year-round structure – perfect for style-conscious townhouses.
Lawn Island Focus – create a small circular island bed of five shrubs in the lawn, mulched for easy care, to form a simple yet striking ruby-red focal point – good for low-maintenance planners.
Driveway Ribbon – repeat plants at regular intervals along a drive or parking area, mixing with modest grasses for contrast, to soften hard surfaces with structured colour – tailored to busy families.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Medium-sized shrub rose from the Reka® collection; registered as BOZreka026 and marketed as Morava Reka®, deep red bedding shrub rose for borders and beds.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga of PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; introduced after 2022 with EU Plant Breeders’ Rights registered in 2022, parentage not publicly documented.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 35–50 cm in height and 40–55 cm in spread, with dense, slightly glossy medium to dark green foliage and moderate prickliness on shoots.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, cup-shaped, double flowers with approximately 26–39 petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant, with a second flush that is also notably abundant in season.
Colour data and phenology
Deep velvety red blooms (RHS 60A) with subtle burgundy tones; colour fades only moderately, shifting towards carmine and pale maroon on outer petals as the flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light, close-up rose scent; fragrance is only noticeable when near the blooms, so it is chosen mainly for garden colour and structure rather than strong perfume effects.
Hip characteristics
Produces few hips; when present they are small, spherical, around 6–10 mm diameter, and red (RHS N45A), adding minor autumn interest without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness to around –23 to –21 °C; medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, usually manageable with standard garden care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; plant at 35–40 cm for edging or 70 cm as a specimen, using 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for mass planting, and suitable for large containers in urban gardens.
Morava Reka® offers compact form, repeat deep red flowering and easy edging or container use in a durable own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for a long-lived, uncomplicated garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MORAVA – deep red bedding shrub rose - Tanjga
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® 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.
