Kerberos

Mini - dwarf rose

- – Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Cream-coloured petals with a pink-edged rim and a subtle peachy tone. - dwarf, miniature rose - strong, well-scented rose - full, wine-like character

– Compact, dwarf habit for small spaces
– Rich, strong wine-like fragrance
– Abundant, remontant flowering all season
– Elegant cream petals with pink-edged rim
– Ideal for pots, terraces and edging
– Special feature: Premium gold rated miniature, combining intense scent with long-lasting colour contrast in a tiny bush.

Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,77 £

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Kerberos Mini - dwarf rose pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Miniature Kerberos offers a compact, dwarf framework ideal for efficient bench density and patio-oriented container lines, delivering a strongly scented, pompon flower form and clustered heads that support instant, impulse-led retail appeal. Its remontant flowering habit underpins long display windows in 1.5–2 L programmes, while own-root longevity supports multi-year crop planning and low replacement in thematic and collection plantings. Hardy to H7 with dependable winter tolerance, it can be integrated smoothly into UK nursery logistics, including routes exposed to colder, windier conditions. As a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray-rooted cutting, Kerberos provides a stable, homogeneous base for compact container–patio finished products, moving from root establishment in year one through structural shoot development in year two, to full ornamental expression from year three onwards.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
High-density patio container production (1.5–2 L)	The dwarf, miniature habit allows tight spacing and efficient use of protected and outdoor container areas, while the compact, dense bush release form matches a 1.5–2 L route with minimal structural pruning. Recurrent flowering supports the “instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space” positioning for compact container – patio finished products in retail garden centre assortments, giving you a predictable, impulse-driven SKU for garden-centre buyers.
Impulse-focused colour tables and benches	Very double, spherical pompon blooms produced in 3–5 flower clusters create a visually strong canopy in colour blocks, making it easy to assemble eye-catching impulse benches. The white–pink, cream-based colour range suits broad consumer taste, sharpening the main value proposition of impulse focus container growing. Used as compact container – patio finished product, Kerberos fits the fast-turnover, high-visibility segment for retail-impulse managers.
Fragrance-led small-space assortments	The strong, wine-like fragrance is unusual in this size class, allowing growers to build a scented miniature segment for terraces and balconies. Combining a 1.5–2 L target pot with compact, dense bush form keeps logistics straightforward while giving retailers a clear differentiation point beyond colour. This supports retail and nursery partners positioning Kerberos as a premium scented miniature within patio rose tables for fragrance-focused retailers.
Thematic and collection rose gardens	Kerberos’ miniature grouping and distinctive colour pattern make it suitable for collection beds, where stable identity and repetition are required. Own-root form aids long lifespan, regeneration after hard pruning and reduced replacement in thematic layouts. Its remontant performance helps curators maintain display continuity in dedicated rose gardens while still working with compact container – patio introduction lines aimed at public-realm suppliers.
Edging and low-hedge production for projects	With a 30–40 cm height and 25–35 cm spread, Kerberos can be grown on as edging material for small-scale public or residential schemes, delivered from 1.5–2 L pots and later massed on site. Own-root longevity and regeneration help maintain homogeneous borders with low replanting, supporting project-based orders that prioritise predictable, medium-maintenance roses for landscape-contract specifiers.
Container terraces and balcony lines	The compact architecture and dense foliage allow a finished product that holds its shape in small terraces and balcony contexts, where space is restricted but floral intensity is expected. Medium maintenance requirements remain acceptable for retail channels, while regular remontant flushes extend the perceived value of compact container – patio concepts. This supports branded or private-label ranges for nursery-retail chains.
Climatic risk management within UK supply	H7 hardiness and USDA 6b performance enable reliable overwintering in most UK nursery regions, supporting multi-batch scheduling and transport through colder distribution routes, including northern and more exposed sites where winter and wind tolerance is crucial. This resilience underpins consistent supply of compact, dense bush stock in 1.5–2 L containers for “instant, long-lasting” patio offers, giving logistical stability to integrator-wholesale partners.
Own-root mother block and stock maintenance	As an own-root NEONATAL cutting, Kerberos builds a renewable mother-plant base with uniform clonal identity and stable growth, simplifying future cutting cycles. The predictable dwarf structure helps manage bench space in propagation beds, while remontant flowering and medium disease tolerance align with manageable protection programmes. This supports nurseries maintaining their own compact container – patio lines for in-house propagation teams.

Finished-product ideas

Premium scented mini patio rose 2 L – Focus on the strong, wine-like fragrance and compact bush habit in a 2 L container, delivering an instant, long-lasting floral display for terrace and patio tables – retail garden-centre channel.
Colour-collection miniature trio – Combine Kerberos with two contrasting mini cultivars in coordinated 1.5 L pots, using its clustered pompon blooms and remontant flowering to anchor an impulse-focused, small-space set – nursery-led retail promotions.
Fragrant balcony edge range – Produce Kerberos as a uniform 1.5–2 L edging rose, capitalising on dwarf height and dense foliage to frame balcony boxes and small terraces – DIY and multiple-garden-centre networks.
Collection-garden feature block – Grow Kerberos in 2 L pots for planting into thematic or show-rose beds, using its own-root longevity and distinctive white-pink flowers to stabilise collection plantings – public-realm and institutional clients.
Compact terrace gift line – Use the dense, rounded habit and remontant clusters to create a ready-to-display gift product in decorative 2 L containers, matching the impulse container growing concept – seasonal retail and florist partner programmes.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Kerberos Mini - dwarf rose pharmaROSA® is a miniature, dwarf commercial type; registered cultivar name not provided, authenticity verified 03.06.2025, positioned as a premium gold quality pharmaROSA® NEONATAL product.
Origin and breeding	Discovered in Germany in 2002 and introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary); parentage and breeding institution are not provided, with origin data focused on its discovery and subsequent commercial selection.
Growth and structural characteristics	Dwarf habit with approximately 30–40 cm height and 25–35 cm spread, forming a compact, dense bush; moderately thorny shoots with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage providing a full, well-covered plant surface.
Flower morphology	Very double, spherical pompon flowers with 40+ petals, typically borne in clusters of three to five per stem; large miniature blooms around 2.75–3.95 inches, with a remontant habit providing plentiful repeat flowering flushes.
Colour data and phenology	Cream-white base with pink-edged rim and subtle peach tones; newly opened flowers show a raspberry-pink margin, softening to salmon-rosy as the cream base lightens, maintaining recognisable bicolour character throughout the fading stages.
Fragrance and aroma	Strongly scented with a full, wine-like fragrance character; dense, fully double blooms limit stamen access, so pollinator attraction is only moderate despite repeated flowering and extended ornamental display during the season.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 5–7 mm in diameter; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear sporadically following flowering where spent blooms are not removed.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance is moderate, with similar medium-level tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional monitoring and intervention.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, edging, containers and terraces, especially compact container – patio product routes in 1.5–2 L pots; medium maintenance, with regular watering in heat and occasional disease control advised for reliable performance.

Kerberos Mini - dwarf rose pharmaROSA® combines compact dwarf structure, strong fragrance and remontant clusters with own-root predictability and regeneration, making it a reliable option for aligned capacity planning and schedule discussions.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: KERBEROS – white-pink dwarf-mini rose - pharmaROSA®

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:03.06.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [556] 20-753 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the Greek mythological Kerberos (Latinised as Cerberus), the three‑headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Kerberos

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Kerberos Mini - dwarf rose pharmaROSA®

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Miniature

Commercial Type: dwarf, miniature rose

Commercial Group: Mini - dwarf rose

Exhibition Category: unknown

Collection: Mini - dwarf rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary)

Introduction Year: Data not available

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: Germany, 2002

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1-1.3ft (30-40 cm)

Spread: 0.8-1.1ft (25-35 cm)

Growth Habit: dwarf

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

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

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

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: spherical, pompon

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem

Colour Code: ARS code: DR RHS code: 187A (outer), 187B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white-pink

Flower Colour Description: Cream-coloured petals with a pink-edged rim and a subtle peachy tone.

Closed Bud: Cream–ivory base with a slight greenish tint and thin vivid pink edging.

Newly Opened Flower: Inside a pale peach‑cream tone, outside a pure cream‑white with a well‑defined raspberry‑pink rim.

Full Bloom: Soft cream–mid peach, ivory base lightening outwards, with a broad pink edging along the rim.

Before Fading: The pinkish contour softens into a salmon‑rosy hue, and the cream base lightens to a buttery colour.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the cream–ivory base lightens further to a buttery shade, the intensity of the pink edge diminishes and softens to a salmon–rosy tone; the main colour remains recognisable throughout.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, well-scented rose

Fragrance Character: full, wine-like character

Pollinator Attraction: Fully double (40+ petalled) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the dense double form often conceals the stamens, reducing their accessibility.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not explicitly state that they are pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-7 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 5–7 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red rose hips.

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: Performs well in heat, but requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Compact container – patio finished product

Recommended target pot: 1.5–2 L

Release form: Compact, dense bush

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement: medium; requires occasional pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: flower bed, edging, container, terrace

Comments

Positioning: Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

Target customer/channel: Retail (garden center, nursery)

Main value proposition: Impulse focus, container growing

KERBEROS – white-pink dwarf-mini rose - pharmaROSA®

Cream-coloured petals with a pink-edged rim and a subtle peachy tone. - dwarf, miniature rose - strong, well-scented rose - full, wine-like character

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Inflorescence: clustered, 3-5 flower/stem Height: 1-1.3ft (30-40 cm) Flower shape: spherical, pompon Winter hardiness: - white-pink - PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) dwarf, miniature rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 1-1.3ft (30-40 cm) Height: 1-1.3ft (30-40 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Kerberos - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

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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)