Japanese Rose BI – Kirari is a lively and striking Japanese rose with a playful colour play. Its flowers combine yellow shades with light stripes, giving it a fresh, almost glowing appearance. This is a rose that brings movement and cheerfulness to the garden, without losing its grace.

Kirari is a rose that catches the light – each bloom feels just a little different.

The meaning of the name

Kirari (きらり / 煌り) means sparkling or glittering. In Japanese, this word refers to a brief moment of light or shine that catches your eye. This is exactly the effect this rose has in the garden: playful, light, and lively.

Japanese origin & breeding

Kirari was bred by Keisei Rose Nursery in Japan, before 2003, and introduced in the same year by Keisei Rose Nurseries Inc. under the name Kirari.

The rose belongs to the group of floribundas, known for their rich bloom and strong garden value.

Flower & scent

• Flower colour: yellow with lighter shades and stripes

• Flower shape: semi-double (9–16 petals)

• Number of petals: up to about 15

• Flower size: medium to large (about 8 cm)

• Scent: light and subtle

• Blooming: in waves throughout the season

The combination of colour and flower shape gives Kirari a playful, almost sunny appearance.

Growth & use in the garden

Japanese Rose BI – Kirari grows into a strong, well-branched shrub.

• Height: up to about 120 cm

• Type: floribunda

• Location: sunny

• Use: borders, rose beds, colour accents

Because of its rich bloom and strong growth, Kirari is very suitable to bring colour and light into the garden, also in combination with perennials and ornamental grasses.

Japanese Rose BI – playful beauty

Kirari is part of the Japanese Rose BI selection of Belle Epoque.
BI (美) stands for beauty in the Japanese meaning: lightness, balance, and feeling. Kirari represents the sparkling, energetic element within this collection.

Exclusive at Belle Epoque – new range 2026

Japanese Rose BI – Kirari is exclusively available at Belle Epoque and is part of the new Japanese garden rose range 2026. A unique garden rose for lovers who cherish light, colour, and Japanese refinement.