Japanese Rose BI – Seika (Olympic Torch) (NEW 2026)

Japanese Rose BI – Seika is a rose with strength, movement, and symbolism. Its large, tall-formed flowers combine deep red with a white reversed underside, creating a dynamic play of colors. This is a rose that radiates energy and immediately commands presence in the garden.

Not refined by softness, but by shape, contrast, and precision.

The meaning of the name

Seika (セイカ / Sei-Ka) is used here as the Japanese name for the Olympic Torch – the Olympic flame. A powerful symbol of fire, connection, and progress.
The name fits perfectly with the character of this rose: intense, proud, and purposeful.

Within the Japanese Rose BI selection, Seika stands for energy and movement.

Japanese origin & breeding

Seika was bred by Seizo Suzuki in Japan in 1966.
Internationally, the rose was introduced under the name Olympic Torch and grew into a valued exhibition rose.

Origin:

• Rose Gaujard® × Crimson Glory (Kordes, 1935)

This classic combination explains the strong color, the large flower, and the pronounced shape.

Flower & bloom

• Flower color: red with white underside

• Flower shape: very large, tall-centered, full (35–40 petals)

• Diameter: approx. 12–13 cm

• Scent: none

• Blooming: in waves throughout the season

The flower shape is classic hybrid tea: neat, elegant, and very suitable as an eye-catcher.

Growth & use in the garden

Japanese Rose BI – Seika grows into a sturdy, upright shrub.

• Height: approx. 100–120 cm

• Type: hybrid tea rose

• Location: sunny

• Use: solitary, rose beds, classic gardens

Because of its strong stems and flower shape, Seika is also visually very suitable as a garden rose with a cut-flower appearance.

Japanese Rose BI – strength within beauty

Seika is part of the Japanese Rose BI selection of Belle Epoque.
BI (美) stands for beauty in the Japanese meaning: not only soft or lovely, but also strong, purposeful, and clear.

Seika shows that beauty can also have energy.

Exclusive at Belle Epoque – new range 2026

Japanese Rose BI – Seika (Olympic Torch) is exclusively available at Belle Epoque and is part of the new Japanese garden rose range 2026. A unique rose for lovers of strong, classic Japanese breeding.

80-100cm

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Roses in pots

A potted rose is a rose plant that has already been grown in a pot and is delivered with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly in the garden or in a larger pot, without having to wait for root growth. This makes the potted rose ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May through October.

Roses with bare roots

Bare-root roses – also called root roses – are rose plants delivered without a pot or soil. These roses are dormant and can be planted directly in open ground. The best time to plant a root rose is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and the temperature mild.

At Belle Epoque we supply bare-root roses from November through April. Thanks to the well-developed root system and the right planting conditions, these roses grow vigorously into healthy and bloom-rich bushes or climbing roses.

Products are shipped directly from the nursery every Monday and Wednesday. By delivering only twice a week, we reduce logistical emissions and optimise our processes. This benefits both the quality of our products and the climate.