Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima (Song of Hiroshima) (NEW 2026)
Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima (Song of Hiroshima) (NEW 2026)
Plant properties
Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima (Song of Hiroshima) (NEW 2026) at a glance
Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima is a rose with emotional depth and gentle strength. Its lilac-pink flowers bloom in clusters and give the shrub a light, almost floating appearance. This is a rose that is not only beautiful but also tells a story.
Song of Hiroshima fits perfectly within the Japanese idea that flowers are not only seen but also felt.
The meaning of the name
Song of Hiroshima means Song of Hiroshima. The name poetically refers to remembrance, vulnerability, and hope. In Japan, beauty is often linked to transience and recovery – these layers come together in this rose.
It is a name that sounds soft but carries a deep meaning.
Japanese origin & breeding
This rose was bred by Kazuzo Tagashira in Japan, before 2011.
Song of Hiroshima belongs to the group of Hybrid Moschata / shrub roses, known for their natural growth habit, cluster flowering, and garden value.
The exact lineage is unknown, which gives this rose a certain mystique that suits its name well.
Flower & scent
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Flower color: lilac-pink
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Flower form: semi-double (9–16 petals), in clusters
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Scent: light and gentle
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Blooming: in waves throughout the season
The cluster flowering creates a rich appearance without making the shrub look heavy. The flowers move with light and wind, giving it an almost musical expression.
Growth & use in the garden
Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima grows into an elegant shrub with a natural shape.
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Height: approx. 100–120 cm
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Type: Hybrid Moschata / shrub rose
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Use: borders, natural gardens, combination with perennials
Because of its soft color and loose flowering habit, this rose is especially suitable for gardens with a natural or romantic atmosphere.
Japanese Rose BI – beauty with meaning
This rose is part of the Japanese Rose BI selection of Belle Epoque.
BI (美) stands for beauty that goes beyond appearance alone – beauty with emotion, memory, and calm.
Song of Hiroshima is a beautiful example of this.
Exclusive at Belle Epoque – new range 2026
Japanese Rose BI – Song of Hiroshima is exclusively available at Belle Epoque and is part of the new Japanese garden rose range 2026. A special rose for lovers who choose meaningful beauty in the garden.
Forty years of nothing but roses
Belle Époque is a family business, not a wholesaler. From our greenhouses in Aalsmeer, we have been growing only roses for over four decades — and every plant we send out is personally selected by us. This way, you receive not a catalog rose, but a plant ready to grow.
"Beautiful climbing rose, bloomed abundantly in the very first year! Well packaged and exactly what I expected based on the description. Belle Époque truly delivers top quality."
"The rose is well packaged and looks beautiful. Fast delivery, and the personal advice via email was very valuable — I wasn’t sure where to plant it."
"Amazing quality & service. I ordered two New Dawns and they are developing beautifully in the garden. Fast shipping from Aalsmeer to Belgium — would absolutely order again."