Abrud

Park - shrub rose

- – Márk Gergely

Pure, intense pink shade with a slight warm tone. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - discreet, delicate character

– Reliable remontant flowering through the season.
– Elegant cup-shaped, double pink blooms.
– Tall, arching shrub for solitary planting.
– Good tolerance of heat and moderate drought.
– Medium disease resistance, mildew resistant foliage.
– Special feature: Colour shifts from deep to pale pink with a soft silvery sheen on petal edges.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,12 £

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ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Professional growers seeking reliable own-root park material for UK nursery and municipal channels will find ABRUD a robust shrub option: a bushy, arching plant with 170–240 cm height and 120–190 cm spread, suited to park and solitary specimen use. Its remontant flowering delivers abundant second flushes of medium, double, cup-shaped blooms in a pure, intense pink that shifts only moderately as it matures, supporting consistent ornamental presentation in standard finished container production. Heat and moderate drought tolerance, combined with H7 hardiness to -21–-18 °C, underpin use in exposed schemes where wind and winter can be significant, efficiently supporting Scottish and northern English site planning in a winter- and wind-tolerant portfolio. Medium disease resistance with good mildew performance allows manageable plant protection for large-scale runs, while own-root propagation supports long-term, renewable stands with low replacement needs over repeated cropping. Aligned to a 2–3 L standard container route and retail/reseller distribution, ABRUD can anchor thematic rose garden or collection ranges, where reliable garden performance underpins credibility and predictable sell-through. Over a natural development arc of roots in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three, this cultivar integrates smoothly into nursery networks, integrator systems and public-realm supply, supporting capacity planning and sustainable stock maintenance on an own-root technology platform.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Park and public-realm shrub plantings	The bushy, arching habit with 170–240 cm height provides a structurally convincing park rose for mass or solitary use where visual volume is required. Using NEONATAL own-root cuttings through the standard container route into 2–3 L stock gives you predictable, uniform liners for onward 40–50 L and in-ground planting for park and public-realm schemes. The good heat and moderate drought tolerance helps reduce losses in exposed, low-irrigation installations, while own-root renewal supports long-term, low-replacement shrub stands that suit municipal budget cycles and reliable garden performance promises for public-realm suppliers.
Retail-focused 2–3 L shrub rose ranges	ABRUD’s remontant, abundant second flowering in a clear pink tone fits well into standard 2–3 L park/shrub assortments where repeated colour is a key selling point. NEONATAL material allows tight timing of potting and bench consolidation, followed by a standard container route towards garden-centre or multiple-retail supply. Medium maintenance needs and manageable plant protection (with good mildew resistance) help keep production costs predictable. The combination of reliable flowering performance and own-root resilience supports stable SKU performance and underpins a reliable garden performance positioning for retail/reseller partners.
Thematic and collection rose gardens	The Transylvanian mining town reference in the name and the Márk Gergely breeding origin make ABRUD attractive for curated ranges and collection plantings. NEONATAL own-root propagation is well suited to cultivar maintenance blocks and thematic beds, as the plants regenerate from the base and maintain trueness to type over time. A standard container route with 2–3 L staging fits collection nurseries that then step selected stock into 40–50 L display units for show gardens. The medium disease resistance is manageable within professional spray regimes, supporting stable long-term, identifiable specimens with a clear narrative for thematic garden operators.
Large-container feature shrubs (40–50 L)	The 120–190 cm spread and strong structural presence lend themselves to production of 40–50 L feature shrubs for parks, corporate grounds and upmarket landscaping projects. Starting from uniform NEONATAL cuttings through 2–3 L standard containers gives a consistent pipeline of plants ready for stepping up into large pots or field-grown framework. Own-root shrub structure means no graft incompatibility risk and good regeneration if pruned hard after planting. Remontant flowering and medium maintenance needs match the expectations of clients buying higher-value feature plants, supporting a reliable garden performance promise to landscape wholesalers.
Supply chains in colder, wind-exposed regions	With H7 hardiness and performance to around -21–-18 °C, ABRUD is suitable for nursery and project pipelines serving colder or wind-exposed sites. Integrating NEONATAL trays into production allows flexible scheduling of potting for regions where planting windows are short, while the standard container route into 2–3 L lines fits existing logistics. Its tolerance of adverse winter and wind conditions allows you to model lower replacement rates and more stable, repeatable contracts for public or private schemes in harsher climates, strengthening project assurances for regional nursery networks.
Private-label park rose programmes	The combination of proven ‘Bonica’ lineage, remontant, clustered cup-shaped flowers and consistent pink tonality provides a reliable base for private-label park ranges. NEONATAL own-root material underpins homogeneous batches over multiple seasons, simplifying branding and label photography consistency. The standard container route and 2–3 L target pot size make it easy to integrate within existing private-label specifications for retailers seeking reliable garden performance lines. Medium disease resistance is compatible with professional plant protection, helping maintain shelf quality and supporting brand trust for integrator programmes.
Collection and gene-bank style stands	As an own-root shrub rose with verified authenticity and documented Hungarian breeding, ABRUD is well suited to cultivar maintenance, backup collections and gene-bank style plantings. NEONATAL tray-rooted stock offers an efficient way to build and refresh these stands, while the bushy, arching habit ensures each accession remains visually assessable in standard container or field conditions. Limited but present hip formation also allows observational recording without excessive volunteer seeding. The predictable growth and medium maintenance profile underpin long-term, identity-critical plantings for collection managers.
Contract growing for institutional and residential projects	ABRUD’s combination of robust shrub structure, remontant flowering and moderate maintenance requirement suits medium- to large-scale contract runs for housing developments, campuses and healthcare landscapes. Using NEONATAL material as the propagation base gives you predictable batch behaviour, supporting year-on-year contract specifications, while a standard 2–3 L route dovetails with established shrub lines. Own-root longevity and the ability to regenerate from the base reduce the risk of failure after heavy pruning or incidental damage, supporting low-replacement, long-term plantings and dependable programme delivery for contract growers.

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L Retail Park Shrub Line – Own-root ABRUD in 2–3 L standard containers, using its remontant flowering and reliable pink colour for a core park/shrub SKU in garden-centre and reseller assortments – retail / reseller channels
40–50 L Feature Park Shrub – Step NEONATAL-derived 2–3 L stock into 40–50 L containers to create structural feature shrubs for entrances, avenues and park focal points, leveraging height and spread – landscape and municipal suppliers
Thematic Collection Specimen – Produce well-grown, bush-trained specimens in 2–3 L then 7.5–15 L pots, highlighting origin and name story for curated Márk or Transylvanian-themed rose collections – show gardens and specialist nurseries
Contract Planting Shrub Module – Standardise ABRUD as a module in contract planting schemes, supplying uniform 2–3 L plants with predictable growth and manageable maintenance for housing and institutional projects – contract and integrator projects
Own-Root Maintenance Block Plants – Use NEONATAL plants to establish maintenance and backup blocks in nursery beds or 2–3 L containers, capitalising on own-root renewal and cultivar authenticity – collection, trial and mother-plant units

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Current trade name ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk, park / shrub rose type, shrub group, commercial group Park - shrub rose; former and registered names not provided, authenticity verified 11.08.2025.
Origin and breeding	Cross of ‘Bonica’ × ‘Bolyaiak’, bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary in 1994; breeding institution not provided; introduced commercially by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary), introduction and registration years not provided.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, arching shrub with 170–240 cm height and 120–190 cm spread; moderately thorny shoots and moderately dense, mid-green, glossy foliage; supplied as bush-trained, compact own-root plant via NEONATAL propagation.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized, 1.5–2.75 inch double flowers with 26–39 petals, cup-shaped and borne in clusters; remontant with abundant second flowering; self-cleaning intensity and behaviour not provided in available trial data.
Colour data and phenology	Pure, intense pink blooms with slight warm tone; deep pink buds open to bright mid-pink with silvery sheen, then uniform vivid pink before lightening to pale pink with silvery veiling; moderate fading, ARS code DP, RHS 55B–55C.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance very weak, with a discreet, delicate character; not specifically developed for soap, cosmetic or cut-flower fragrance use; double flower form limits access for pollinators, thus only limitedly pollinator-friendly in plantings.
Hip characteristics	Hip set generally limited due to double flowers; when formed, hips are bright red, spherical and about 8–12 mm diameter; occasional decorative value but not a primary ornamental feature or production objective.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance, resistant to powdery mildew with medium susceptibility to black spot and rust; good tolerance of heat and moderate drought; hardy to around -21–-18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to park and solitary specimen use as a structural shrub; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, especially for black spot and rust; best routed via standard container production in 2–3 L pots from own-root material.

ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk offers robust shrub structure, remontant pink flowering and cold tolerance on a predictable own-root base, making it a dependable candidate for aligning volumes and schedules for your next production cycle.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:11.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [486] 20-807 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name Abrud (Abrudbánya) is derived from the Transylvanian mining town.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Abrud

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Abrud Park - shrub rose Márk

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: park rose

Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Park - shrub rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary)

Introduction Year: Data not available

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Márk Gergely

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: Hungary, 1994

Parentage: ‘Bonica’ × ‘Bolyaiak’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 5.6-7.9ft (170-240 cm)

Spread: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, arching

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a mid-green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: DP RHS code: RHS 55B, RHS 55C

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Pure, intense pink shade with a slight warm tone.

Closed Bud: Deep pink with a slightly purplish hue at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright mid-pink with a delicate silvery sheen on the edges of the outer petals.

Full Bloom: Uniform vivid pink, with the central petals slightly darker in the centre.

Before Fading: The colour lightens to a softer, pale pink tone, with a silvery veil along the edge.

Colour Fading Description: During opening it changes from deep pink to bright mid-pink, remains uniform at full bloom, then lightens to pale pink before the end of flowering; the colour fades moderately.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: discreet, delicate character

Pollinator Attraction: Its double flower form, which reduces stamen accessibility, makes it less attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Because of its double flowers it can only be considered limitedly pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: bright-red

Hip Comment: Rosehip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a bright red, spherical rosehip 8–12 mm in diameter may appear.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat and moderate drought well.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – medium
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection, particularly against black spot and rust.

Primary Uses: park, solitary specimen

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

Pure, intense pink shade with a slight warm tone. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - discreet, delicate character

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)