Uniform, velvety dark burgundy with a faint purplish tinge. - dwarf, mini rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Deep burgundy, velvety double blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering all season.
– Good drought and heat tolerance.
– Ideal for containers, balconies and borders.
– Special feature: Colour darkens beautifully before petals fade, with a subtle lilac veil on the edges.
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ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk
With its compact habit and velvety burgundy blooms, ZENTA brings a touch of romantic cosiness to even the smallest family garden, edging or balcony. This own-root miniature rose is designed for straightforward, low-fuss planting, settling quickly and performing reliably in containers or tight borders where space is at a premium. Once established it offers steady repeat flowering across the season, forming dense, bushy structure that frames paths, rock gardens and cottage-style beds with a neat, storybook look. Its drought-tolerant character supports gardens that face drying winds and spells of weather that challenge watering routines, helping it cope where summers are warmer or busier lifestyles limit hose time. Deep, enduring colour means the flowers hold their rich tone without quickly washing out, remaining a striking foil to herbs and perennials in a kitchen or country-style scheme. In larger pots of at least 40–50 litres it becomes a reliable balcony or patio feature, with tidy maintenance needs and simple seasonal care. As an own-root plant, ZENTA ages gracefully with stable ornamental value, regenerating from the base and rewarding you with many years of dependable performance.
Zenta shows its deep burgundy, double blooms at full flowering.
Closed bud of Zenta dwarf mini rose
Zenta in full bloom, showing its deep burgundy double flowers.
The dwarf, compact habit (around 35–45 cm high) makes ZENTA ideal for tight front borders where you want structure without blocking windows or paths. Its bushy framework builds a low hedge feel with minimal pruning – suitable for busy homeowners
Balcony rail planters and large containers
As a true miniature rose with dense foliage and clustered blooms, it is perfectly sized for balcony troughs and large pots of 40–50 litres or more, giving a refined cottage look without demanding complex care – ideal for urban balcony gardeners
Romantic cottage-style edging
The regular, small, cup-shaped flowers and neat spread (20–30 cm) create a storybook edging along paths, herb beds or kitchen gardens, echoing English cottage gardens while staying easy to manage – reassuring for traditional-style enthusiasts
Low-maintenance rock garden accent
Good drought tolerance and moderate disease resistance allow ZENTA to cope with sunnier, freer-draining rock garden spots, providing pockets of rich burgundy colour among stones and gravel with only occasional attention – suitable for time-pressed gardeners
Season-long colour by patios and seating
Its good remontant habit means several flushes of bloom from late spring, so a small group near a terrace or bench gives ongoing colour through family summers, with only light deadheading and shaping as optional tasks – attractive to low-fuss buyers
Clay or chalky suburban plots
Once established in well-prepared soil or raised beds, the sturdy root system anchors well and handles drier spells, making it a sound choice where drainage is imperfect and watering is occasional in typical family gardens – reassuring for suburban owners
Long-lived structural planting near paths
The own-root form builds strength gradually, with the first year focusing on roots, the second on top growth and the third delivering full garden presence, so it matures into a durable, easily refreshed edging line – beneficial for long-term planners
Colour-coordinated cottage and kitchen gardens
The stable, velvety burgundy flowers hold their depth well, pairing beautifully with purples, soft pinks and silvery foliage, and standing up to breezier, more exposed corners where wind and rain might dull lighter colours – appealing for cottage-garden lovers
Styling ideas
Tea-path edging – Plant a low ribbon of ZENTA along a gravel path leading to your seating area, interplanted with lavender and thyme for scent and a timeless afternoon-tea mood – for cottage-border romantics
Balcony jewel box – Place two or three plants in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme and dwarf grasses, giving a neat, easy-care focal point outside French windows – for balcony and small-terrace dwellers
Kitchen-garden frame – Use ZENTA in a single row around raised vegetable beds, its compact, repeat flowering line softly framing salad patches without shading crops – for home-growers who like order and charm
Rockery accent – Tuck plants among rocks with drought-tolerant companions like Calamintha and Liatris, letting the burgundy flowers punctuate grey stone and gravel – for gardeners seeking colour with little fuss
Cosy patio trio – Group three containers near a bench, combining ZENTA with soft pink echinacea and airy calamint for a relaxed, storybook sitting corner – for families creating a romantic, low-maintenance retreat
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
ZENTA is a miniature, dwarf rose from the Mini - dwarf rose collection; commercial type dwarf mini rose, ARS exhibition name ‘Zenta’, marketed as Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary, 2002; parentage unknown, introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd., own-root production for reliable identity and long-term garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy dwarf plant, around 35–45 cm high and 20–30 cm spread, with dense mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming a neat, low cushion in borders or containers.
Flower morphology
Small, double, cup-shaped blooms (26–39 petals, 0.5–1.5 in), produced in clusters of 3–10 per stem, with good repeat flowering that provides several decorative flushes across the growing season.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform, velvety dark burgundy flowers (RHS 187A–187B) that fade very little, often darkening with a faint purplish or lilac veil toward petal edges before ageing, keeping their richness on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; grown primarily for colour and form rather than perfume. Double blooms partly conceal the stamens, so overall pollinator appeal is modest compared with single-flowered varieties.
Hip characteristics
Occasional, small spherical hips, around 5–7 mm in diameter, bright red (RHS 44A), produced sparsely and of mainly ornamental interest; not a heavy fruiting variety in normal garden conditions.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate disease resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; H5 hardy to about -12 to -9 °C, Swedish zone 1, USDA 8a, with generally good drought tolerance and average heat tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best for containers, balconies, borders and rock gardens, at 20 cm spacing or 23–26 plants/m²; prefers well-drained soil, moderate feeding and occasional plant protection when disease pressure is high.
ZENTA offers compact, long-lasting burgundy colour with repeat flowering in small spaces, combining durable own-root growth with easy container use; a thoughtful choice if you want dependable charm with modest ongoing care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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.
