Uniform, velvety dark burgundy with a faint purplish tinge. - dwarf, mini rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Velvety burgundy blooms with lasting colour.
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Ideal for containers, borders and balconies.
– Good drought tolerance for sunnier sites.
– Dense mid‑green foliage adds year‑round texture.
– Gné speisialta: Dath fíon‑dhubh saibhir a fhanann dian fiú ar rós chomh beag seo.
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
18,80 €
3.5(5039)
ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk
If you dream of a compact rose that fits a small Irish front garden or balcony, Zenta offers rich colour and easy enjoyment in a truly dwarf form. Its velvety burgundy blooms appear in generous clusters all summer, repeating reliably even when our summers are short and cool with frequent rain and soft light. The bush stays neat and compact, making edging and container displays look beautifully finished with very little effort. Planted on its own roots, it establishes steadily for long-term beauty and simple care; think of year one for roots, year two for structure, and year three for full garden presence. In a cottage-style border or a tidy terrace pot, this unfussy mini rose brings cheerful contentment to everyday garden moments.
Zenta miniature rose in full bloom, with deep burgundy double flowers.
Closed bud of Zenta, a dwarf miniature rose with a compact burgundy bud.
Zenta miniature rose in full bloom, with deep burgundy, cup-shaped flowers.
Zenta shows double, cup-shaped blooms in deep burgundy.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Balcony boxes and rail planters
The naturally compact, bushy habit and 35–45 cm height keep Zenta tidy in narrow balcony boxes without flopping. Regular repeat flowering gives season-long colour with only basic watering and feeding, ideal for busy urban gardeners.
Containers and large patio pots
Zenta’s dwarf size and dense foliage work beautifully in a single decorative pot or mixed container. Use a 40–50 litre container with free-draining compost so the plant can mature steadily and give years of reliable structure for low-maintenance homeowners.
Front-garden edging in terraced streets
Planted 20 cm apart, Zenta forms a low, burgundy edging that frames paths without overwhelming a small Dublin-style front garden. The strong, uniform flower colour reads well from the pavement, suiting kerb-appeal seekers.
Rock gardens and gravel corners
Good group-level drought tolerance and a naturally small root zone mean Zenta can cope in rock gardens or gravel beds once established, provided initial watering is careful, which appeals to water-conscious gardeners.
Mini rose border in a family garden
At 35–45 cm high with moderate disease resistance, Zenta builds a low, child-friendly rose border that looks refined but does not demand constant pruning or spraying, suiting relaxed family gardeners.
Formal geometric layouts and knot gardens
The compact, uniform growth and small spread (20–30 cm) help keep lines crisp in small parterres or knot-style layouts, where many roses would grow too vigorously for design-conscious owners.
Long-season colour near seating areas
Its good remontant habit gives repeated flushes of double, burgundy flowers through the main season, brightening patios and seating corners even when Irish summers feel brief, pleasing colour-loving beginners.
Small urban gardens with challenging weather
Compact plants experience less wind rock and drying, and Zenta’s group-level drought and heat tolerance help it ride out mixed conditions of breezy spells and showers typical of Irish towns, reassuring climate-aware buyers.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Romantic – Edge a cottage-style path with Zenta and airy perennials like Calamintha ‘Elfin Purple’ for a soft, feminine look – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish cottage gardens
Balcony-Jewel – Combine Zenta in a large pot with trailing ivy and silver foliage for an easy, jewel-toned balcony focal point – perfect for apartment dwellers with limited space
Terraced-Chic – Line a small front garden with repeating Zenta plants and low grasses for a tidy, modern burgundy border – suited to style-focused terraced-house owners
Rock-Garden – Tuck Zenta among stones with drought-tolerant companions like Liatris ‘Kobold’ for a structured yet informal rockery – great for gardeners who want colour with little fuss
Patio-Centrepiece – Plant Zenta alone in a 50-litre glazed pot by the front door for neat, long-season impact – appealing to busy homeowners who appreciate simple statement planting
Technical cultivar profile
Aspect
Data
Name and registration
Zenta – Miniature, dwarf garden rose; trade name “Zenta Mini - dwarf rose Márk”, exhibition name “Zenta” in the miniature class for containers, edging and balcony plantings.
Origin and breeding
Miniature rose bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary (2002), with unknown parentage; first introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd., offered as an own-root, container-grown garden variety.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy dwarf shrub, 35–45 cm high with a 20–30 cm spread; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, moderately thorny shoots, suitable for tight spacing and edging work.
Flower morphology
Small, double, cup-shaped blooms 1–4 cm across, bearing 26–39 petals; flowers produced in clusters of 3–10 per stem with a good repeat-flowering habit across the season.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform velvety dark burgundy flowers (RHS 187A–187B) with a faint purplish or lilac veil on the petal edges; colour darkens slightly before fading and generally remains stable on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; grown primarily for its intense, velvety burgundy colour and compact habit rather than scent, making it a visual feature in containers and small garden spaces.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form rarely; when present they are small, spherical, bright red (RHS 44A), about 5–7 mm in diameter, and of mainly ornamental rather than wildlife or culinary interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; heat tolerance average with good group-level drought tolerance, hardy to approximately -12 to -9 °C (H5, Swedish Zon 1, USDA 8a).
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with added organic matter on heavy clay; spacing 20 cm in borders or 35 cm as a solitary, with 23–26 plants/m² for mass planting in beds or edging.
Zenta – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk offers compact long-season colour, space-saving bushy growth and durable own-root performance, making it a thoughtful choice for modest Irish gardens and balconies.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ZENTA – burgundy dwarf mini rose - Márk
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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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