Uniform, velvety dark burgundy with a faint purplish tinge. - dwarf, mini rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, bushy growth for small spaces
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Rich, velvety burgundy cup-shaped blooms
– Good drought and heat tolerance
– Ideal for containers, borders and balconies Special feature: Decorative bright red hips in autumn.
With its velvety burgundy blooms and compact size, Zenta fits beautifully into small Irish gardens where space is precious and weather can mean wet soil and changeable summers. This mini rose forms a neat, compact bush that stays around knee‑height, ideal along paths, low borders or in a pot by your front door. It flowers in repeat flushes through the season, giving you continuous colour without demanding complicated care, while its good drought tolerance means it copes well if you occasionally forget to water. In a larger container of at least 40–50 litres it settles into a stable, long‑lived planting, the own‑root system supporting gentle regeneration and reliable growth year after year. The rich, dark flowers hardly fade, keeping their velvety depth even in strong light, so they still look smart at the end of a rainy week. Zenta is particularly easy to place in front gardens and cottage‑style beds, where its mid‑green foliage forms a dense backdrop for the clusters of small, cup‑shaped blooms. Over time it becomes a quietly elegant feature: in the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it builds up shoots, and from the third year onwards it shows its full ornamental value with minimal effort from you.
Zenta miniature rose in full bloom, with double burgundy flowers.
Closed bud of Zenta miniature rose in deep burgundy.
Zenta miniature rose in full bloom, showing deep burgundy double flowers.
Zenta shows a compact, cup-shaped double flower form.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging along paths or driveways
The dwarf, compact habit keeps Zenta neatly within 35–45 cm, creating a crisp, low edging that never sprawls over paths or gravel, ideal where you want order without constant clipping, especially for the busy beginner
Containers on balconies, patios or small terraces
Its miniature size and dense root system work particularly well in a 40–50 litre container, where regular watering is easy to manage and you can enjoy repeat burgundy flowers at eye level close to the house, suiting the urban balcony owner
Small group planting in ornamental beds
Planting 3–5 plants together at 20–35 cm spacing forms a low, even mound of foliage that fills gaps between perennials, giving a long‑season block of colour that anchors mixed plantings for the design‑conscious gardener
Low maintenance family borders near seating areas
The good remontant habit means several flowering waves from late spring, so you can rely on colour around patios and seating areas without deadheading every week, suitable for the relaxed family gardener
Dry, sunny spots and rock garden edges
Within its group Zenta shows good drought tolerance, coping well with short dry spells, gravelly pockets or raised rock garden edges where watering may be irregular, making life easier for the time‑pressed homeowner
Coastal and exposed front gardens
The dense, mid‑green foliage and sturdy dwarf frame stand up better than taller roses to breezy, open sites, supporting flowering even where Atlantic winds bring moisture‑laden air and heavy showers, reassuring for the coastal gardener
Structured cottage‑style borders
The uniform height and rich burgundy colour give a traditional, tailored look when repeated along paths or in front of taller cottage perennials, offering that romantic feel without the fuss for the cottage‑garden enthusiast
Long‑term, low‑input rose displays
As an own‑root rose Zenta steadily rebuilds from its base if stems are damaged, forming its natural bush shape on site and supporting a long planting life with modest care, appealing to the practical planner
Decorating ideas
Velvet Pathway Ribbon – Line a narrow garden path with a single row of Zenta for a low burgundy ribbon that stays tidy beside paving – ideal for owners who want formal structure with little pruning.
Balcony Wine Box – Plant Zenta in a 40–50 litre wooden trough with trailing thyme and silver helichrysum to frame its dark flowers – perfect for urban dwellers seeking rich colour in small spaces.
Cottage Burgundy Border – Combine short rows of Zenta with lavender and catmint behind for a soft, scented backdrop that highlights its velvety blooms – suited to lovers of relaxed cottage‑style planting.
Rock‑Edge Jewel – Tuck Zenta into the front of a sunny rockery with low grasses and sedum, where its drought tolerance and compact form give season‑long contrast – good for low‑watering gardeners.
Patio Focus Pot – Use one well‑grown Zenta in a large terracotta pot surrounded by small herbs like chives and oregano to create a long‑lived focal point – ideal for busy families who want impact with minimal upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Miniature rose, trade name Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose – Márk; exhibition name Zenta; part of the Mini – dwarf rose collection; commercial type dwarf, mini rose for edging and container displays.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hungarian rosarian Márk Gergely, with introduction in 2002 by PharmaRosa Ltd; parentage and formal registration data are not recorded, but the cultivar has been in garden use since the early 2000s.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy dwarf plant reaching about 35–45 cm in height and 20–30 cm spread; dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; suitable for tight edging lines and small, structured plantings.
Flower morphology
Small, cup‑shaped double flowers, about 0.5–1.5 inches across, carried in clusters of 3–10 per stem; 26–39 petals create a neat, full form that repeats well over the season with good second flush flowering.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, velvety deep burgundy blooms with a faint purplish or lilac veil near the petal edges; colour holds well and may darken slightly before petals drop; fading is minimal, maintaining richness across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Classified as scentless, with no noticeable fragrance in normal garden conditions; chosen primarily for its colour, compact habit and decorative value rather than for perfume or use in scented plantings.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally; when present they are small, spherical, about 5–7 mm in diameter, and bright red, adding a discreet decorative note later in the season without significant self‑seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated H5 in RHS terms, suitable for milder areas; hardy approximately to −12 to −9 °C; disease resistance is moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat and short dry spells reasonably well.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well‑drained soil; plant 20 cm apart for edging or 35 cm as a small specimen; suitable for containers from 40–50 litres; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection as needed.
Zenta offers compact growth, rich burgundy repeat flowering and reliable container performance, and as an own-root rose it builds a durable, regenerating clump over the years, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a dependable mini rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Uniform, velvety dark burgundy with a faint purplish tinge.
Closed Bud:
Blackish with a burgundy tip, matt-surfaced, compact bud.
Freshly 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.
Pre-Fading Flower:
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 unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
