Japanese Rose BI – Sakuragi is a charming and refined Japanese rose with a light, natural appearance. Its simple flowers and soft colors immediately evoke spring blossoms – airy, pure, and elegant.

Sakuragi is not a rose of grand gestures, but one that touches you through its subtlety. That is exactly what makes it so special.

The meaning of the name

Sakuragi (桜木) means Cherry Blossom Tree. In Japan, the cherry blossom is a symbol of transience, beauty, and celebrating the moment. This philosophy is perfectly reflected in this rose: light, open, and natural in form.

Japanese origin & breeding

Sakuragi was bred by Hiroshi Ueyama in Japan and introduced in 1996.
The rose belongs to the polyantha / shrub rose type, known for its rich bloom and natural growth habit.

Origin:

• Seed parent: Baby Carol × unknown seedling

• Pollen parent: unknown seedling

A classic Japanese approach, where appearance and garden value are more important than extreme flower size.

Flower & scent

• Flower color: soft pink with white heart and yellow stamens

• Flower shape: single (4–8 petals), in small clusters

• Scent: light and subtle

• Blooming: in waves throughout the season

The open flower shape makes Sakuragi attractive to insects and gives it an almost wild, natural look.

Growth & use in the garden

Sakuragi grows into a compact, bushy shrub and is therefore widely usable.

• Height: up to approx. 100 cm

• Growth habit: polyantha / shrub rose

• Use: borders, bed planting, natural gardens, low hedges

Because of its rich cluster bloom and modest size, Sakuragi is also very suitable for smaller gardens.

Japanese Rose BI – beauty in simplicity

This rose is part of the Japanese Rose BI selection by Belle Epoque.
BI (美) here stands for beauty in simplicity: open flowers, natural shapes, and harmony in the garden.

Sakuragi proves that a rose does not have to be large or full to make an impression.

Exclusive at Belle Epoque – new range 2026

Japanese Rose BI – Sakuragi is exclusively available at Belle Epoque and is part of the new Japanese garden rose range 2026. A unique rose for lovers of natural, Japanese roses with character.