CLEOPÁTRA™ – red-yellow dwarf mini rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Miniature own-root CLEOPÁTRA™ offers compact, bushy plants ideal for dense nursery benches and high-density container production, with remontant flowering delivering the “instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space” positioning your retail partners expect. The vivid red-yellow bicolour colour contrast stays clean thanks to very good colour retention, keeping impulse-purchase benches visually sharp across the sales period, while resistant foliage supports low-intervention crop management aligned with “maintenance requirement low”. Onward production is straightforward: tray-rooted NEONATAL cuttings in 1.5–2 L routes build up into compact patio-terrace products, developing roots in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three. Own-root longevity and regeneration help nurseries maintain homogeneous, low-replacement stock in collection beds for thematic rose gardens, even under winter and wind-exposed northern UK conditions, contributing to reliable capacity planning. The compact, dense bush habit and verified cultivar identity support private-label lines and collection concepts where accurate naming and uniformity matter for professional credibility and wholesale-scale logistics.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Patio Colour Duo 2 L – 1.5–2 L compact containers highlighting CLEOPÁTRA™’s bicolour flowers and remontant habit as instant patio accents, built on low-maintenance, disease-resistant crops – target audience/channel: garden-centre retail.
- Mini Border Edge Line – short-run series of edging plants raised in 2 L pots from NEONATAL own-root stock, using the compact, bushy habit and reliable hardiness for repeatable scheme supply – target audience/channel: landscape and public-realm contractors via wholesalers.
- Balcony Impulse Mix – trolley-ready mini-rose assortments where CLEOPÁTRA™ provides the red-yellow impulse component, supported by compact container production and low intervention requirements – target audience/channel: DIY and multiple retailers.
- Collection Garden Mini Set – curated Mini–dwarf assortment including CLEOPÁTRA™ as a colour-highlight cultivar propagated on own roots for long-term collection beds – target audience/channel: thematic and show-garden operators.
- Mother-Block Starter Pack – NEONATAL trays destined for establishment as compact, dense-bush mother plants, delivering uniform cutting material over several seasons – target audience/channel: professional propagation nurseries.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Cleopátra™ is marketed as a Mini–dwarf rose in the miniature group; registered cultivar name is not provided, and it is offered under the commercial type “dwarf - mini rose” for professional use. |
| Origin and breeding |
The cultivar was discovered by pharmaROSA®, with unknown parentage and breeding background; initially distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary), it was registered in 1993 and introduced to market in 1994. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy plants reach about 30–40 cm in height with a 25–35 cm spread, bearing dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, providing a tight, uniform framework suitable for container and edging production. |
| Flower morphology |
Small S-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals are produced in clusters, with remontant flowering and an abundant second flush, delivering regular ornamental impact during the main season under typical nursery and garden conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers are red-yellow bicolour, ARS code RB, RHS 11C outer and 53A inner; buds show deep red tips with pale yellow bases, and blooms retain vivid crimson red centres framed by creamy yellow reverses with very good resistance to colour fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
The variety has a mild, delicately fruity fragrance, primarily ornamental in effect; its strongly double form partially conceals stamens, giving limited pollinator appeal and focusing the plant’s value on colour and structure rather than ecological services. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ellipsoid hips are produced, around 5–7 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red; hip formation is not dominant, so it does not significantly alter the plant’s compact, floriferous appearance in standard ornamental plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with USDA zone 6b and Swedish zone 3 hardiness, tolerating approximately -21 to -18 °C; foliage shows good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, supporting low-intervention production with regular watering in dry, hot periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, edging, containers and terraces with low maintenance needs; best routed through compact container–patio production in 1.5–2 L pots, using own-root NEONATAL material as a stable base for professional nursery and retail supply. |
CLEOPÁTRA™ Mini - dwarf rose combines compact, bushy growth, remontant bicolour flowering and disease resistance on a predictable, regenerative own-root base, making it a reliable option for aligned capacity planning and we would welcome a scheduling discussion.
