Uniform, velvety dark burgundy with a faint purplish tinge. - dwarf, mini rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Abundant, repeated flowering all season.
– Deep, velvety burgundy blooms retain colour.
– Good drought and heat tolerance.
– Ideal for containers, borders and balconies.
– Special feature: Striking blackish buds opening to rich burgundy cups on dense, glossy foliage.
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Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk
Designed for compact British gardens and patios, Zenta is a refined miniature rose that brings colour, structure and long-lasting impact to containers, front borders and small spaces. Its naturally compact, bushy habit keeps it neat on balconies, edging and rock gardens, while dense, mid-green foliage frames the velvety blooms. The deep burgundy flowers hold their character well in sun, with minimal fading, and appear repeatedly through the season on short, sturdy stems. On its own roots, this mini rose builds a stable, long-lived clump that suits busy households, coping reliably with periods of summer dryness and changeable weather in areas where you might otherwise worry about stronger winds. Plant once, then watch it move from settling roots to confident growth and finally a full, richly flowering presence in your garden across three steady years.
Zenta miniature rose at full bloom, with deep burgundy cup-shaped flowers.
Closed bud of Zenta dwarf mini rose, blackish with a burgundy tip.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small containers on patios and balconies
The dwarf, bushy habit and 35–45 cm height make Zenta very easy to manage in pots and window boxes, keeping its shape naturally without complex pruning, while the own-root structure ensures long-term resilience for balcony gardeners and beginners.
Front-garden edging and low borders
Regular clusters of small, double blooms and dense foliage create a tidy, low line along paths or drives, giving a smart yet cottage-style look that fits typical British front gardens with minimal maintenance for style-conscious homeowners.
Rock gardens and gravel beds
The compact spread of 20–30 cm and good drought tolerance suit free-draining rockery or gravel settings, where Zenta adds rich colour contrast and structure while coping reliably with drying soils for relaxed gardeners.
Small groups in mixed cottage borders
Planting 3–5 plants together gives a rounded, burgundy focal patch that weaves easily among perennials, with repeat flowering providing steady colour through summer, supporting low-effort, classic schemes for cottage-style enthusiasts.
Containers 40–50 litres beside doors and seating
In larger tubs, roots can develop fully, giving a stable, long-lived mini rose that flowers generously near entrances or seating areas, making the most of its rich colour without demanding specialist rose care from busy urbanites.
Neat low hedging or path outlines
With recommended 20 cm spacing, Zenta forms a defined, low edging strip, its even height and medium maintenance needs keeping paths framed and orderly with straightforward yearly trimming for practical-minded planners.
Weather-exposed small gardens
The sturdy, short stems and compact frame stand up well in changeable conditions, offering dependable flowering even where you must consider gusty, moisture-laden breezes along with summer dryness, reassuring cautious owners.
Long-term, easy-care mini rose feature
As an own-root plant, Zenta gradually forms a balanced bush that can regenerate from the base, offering many seasons of stable ornamental value with simple pruning and basic feeding, ideal for long-view garden planners.
Styling ideas
Burgundy border ribbon – Line a narrow front path with a single row of Zenta for a low, velvety burgundy edging that stays neat without constant clipping – ideal for busy households wanting order and colour.
Cottage pot trio – Group three 40–50 litre terracotta containers, each with Zenta underplanted with soft thyme, for a compact cottage feel by the front door – suited to urban gardeners short on space.
Rockery highlight – Tuck Zenta among pale gravel, dwarf grasses and low sedums to create a bold burgundy accent that copes with drier pockets – good for low-maintenance, sun-exposed corners.
Perennial partnership – Combine a small drift of Zenta with Liatris ‘Kobold’ and Calamintha ‘Elfin Purple’ for a textured, bee-friendly cottage mix where the rose provides depth of colour – appealing to design-aware beginners.
Balcony focal point – Plant one Zenta in a generous 40–50 litre box with trailing lobelia and ivy to keep the rose central and tidy while soft foliage spills over – perfect for renters cultivating a moveable garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Miniature, dwarf shrub rose marketed as Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk; ARS exhibition name Zenta; part of the Mini – dwarf rose collection for containers and edging.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Hungary by Márk Gergely around 2002, with parentage unknown; introduced by PharmaRosa Ltd., reflecting Central European selection for compact habit and garden use in varied conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy dwarf plant reaching about 35–45 cm in height and 20–30 cm spread; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage with moderate prickles, forming a tight, shapely mini bush.
Flower morphology
Small, cup-shaped double blooms, 0.5–1.5 inches across, with 26–39 petals; carried in clusters of 3–10 per stem; good remontant habit with abundant second flush during the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform, velvety dark burgundy flowers (RHS 187A–187B) that fade very little, often darkening with a subtle purplish or lilac veil at the petal edges just before ageing, giving long-lasting depth of tone.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; primarily selected for colour, flower form and compact habit rather than scent, making it best used where visual effect is more important than aromatic presence in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally low; occasional small, spherical hips 5–7 mm across, bright red (RHS 44A), appear after flowering but are not a major ornamental or wildlife feature of this cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat reasonably and copes well with dry spells; hardy to about –12 to –9 °C (RHS H5, Swedish Zone 1, USDA 8a range).
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to containers, balconies, borders and rock gardens; plant 20 cm apart for edging or 35 cm as a specimen; prefers well-drained soil, regular watering and occasional plant protection when disease pressure is high.
Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk offers compact, long-lived colour in small spaces, dependable repeat flowering and resilient own-root growth, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care family gardens and patios.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Blackish with a burgundy tip, matt-surfaced, compact bud.
Newly Opened Flower:
Rich crimson–maroon petals, with a delicate bluish tinge on the outer ones.
Full Bloom:
Cup-shaped, uniformly deep burgundy, with the inside of the petals velvety.
Before Fading:
The colour darkens, with a faint lilac veil appearing on the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour fades very little; the deep burgundy tone remains throughout the flowering period, darkening further before the blooms fade, with a slight purplish veil at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers are only weakly attractive to pollinators because the full flower form limits access to the stamens, and in general flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens strongly influence pollinator at
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
