Japanese Rose BI – Asagumo is an elegant and striking Japanese rose with a soft, warm appearance. Its large flowers combine yellow with subtle pink edges, giving it an almost glowing effect – as if touched by the first morning light.

Asagumo is a rose that effortlessly brings together refinement and strength, making it a perfect fit within the exclusive Japanese range of Belle Epoque.

The meaning of the name

Asagumo (朝雲) means Morning cloud. In Japanese poetry, this image stands for a new beginning, gentleness, and fleeting beauty. This symbolism is reflected in the flower: large and full, yet never heavy; elegant and balanced.

Japanese origin & breeding

Asagumo was bred by Seizo Suzuki in Japan, before 1968. The rose was introduced in Japan under the name Oriental Dawn and is the result of a special cross between:

• Peace (hybrid tea, Meilland 1935)

• × a seedling of Charleston® (floribunda, Meilland 1963)

This heritage explains its rich flower form, colour gradient, and strong growth vigour.

Flower & scent

• Flower colour: soft yellow with pink edge

• Flower form: very large and full, 26–40 petals

• Diameter: about 12–13 cm

• Scent: mild to clearly present

• Blooming: in waves throughout the season

Asagumo blooms richly and repeatedly and remains elegant in shape even in full bloom.

Growth & use in the garden

Asagumo is a hybrid tea rose with an upright growth habit.

• Height: up to about 150 cm

• Location: sunny

• Use: solitary, in borders or as a statement rose

In spring, it is important to remove old, dead, or crossing branches. In colder areas, pruning back somewhat more strongly is advisable. Protection against late spring frost is recommended.

Japanese Rose BI – beauty as a selection criterion

This rose is part of the Japanese Rose BI selection of Belle Epoque.
BI (美) means beauty in Japanese and stands for roses selected for balance, flower structure, and emotion – not for quantity or speed.

Exclusive at Belle Epoque – new range 2026

Japanese Rose BI – Asagumo is exclusively available at Belle Epoque and is part of the new Japanese garden rose range 2026. A unique rose for lovers and collectors who consciously choose quality and character.