Csinszka – pink bedding polyantha rose – Márk
Uniformity and coverage define Csinszka as a compact polyantha bedding rose designed for project-scale mass planting, delivering predictable, tray-raised own-root material for nursery propagation beds and 1.5–2 L container grow-on. Its bushy, slightly spreading habit and moderately dense, light green foliage support fast, even project establishment while the own-root base supports low replacement and stable long-term stands. Remontant, clustered, remontant mid-pink blooms provide continuous ornamental value suited to thematic rose gardens and collection plantings, with semi-double flowers that are moderately attractive to pollinators. Hardy to H7 / USDA 5b, it performs reliably in colder UK regions, supporting schemes in exposed Scottish and northern sites with dependable winter tolerance, offering confidence for landscapers working in harsher conditions. The development from root establishment through shoot build-up to full ornamental expression over successive seasons aligns well with professional scheduling for project handover and maintenance phases. With mass planting positioning, project use targeting landscape contractors, and a bedding profile that fits dense layouts, Csinszka offers predictable finishing for wholesalers building stock for landscape and public-realm supply chains.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Project Bedding 2L Csinszka Block – uniform, dense, bush-trained plants in 1.5–2 L pots, optimised for fast-coverage project mass planting with manageable medium maintenance – landscape contractor / project-serving wholesaler
- Csinszka Public-Realm Rose Unit – remontant mid-pink polyantha finished as compact bushes for amenity beds, supplied in consistent lots from NEONATAL own-root lines – municipal and institutional buyers
- Collection-Grade Csinszka Stock Plant – NEONATAL-based own-root material established in field or large containers for long-term, labelled stands supporting thematic rose gardens and gene-bank style collections – specialist nurseries and rosaria
- Estate Border Csinszka Mix – batch-produced 1.5–2 L bushes for estate and housing schemes requiring fast, uniform cover and medium maintenance profiles – integrator and estate landscape frameworks
- Csinszka Colour Carpet Line – compact, slightly spreading, remontant pink polyantha in ready-to-plant modules built from NEONATAL stock for mass bedding and shrub-border infill – project-focused wholesalers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Polyantha bed rose, current trade name Csinszka Bedding rose Márk, American Rose Society exhibition name Csinszka; no registered cultivar name reported, diminutive female given-name reference. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary, 2002, from unknown seedling × ‘Orange Glory’; introduced and initially distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd. in 2002 for professional production use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy, slightly spreading shrub 40–60 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, glossy, light green foliage suited to tight bedding and low, structured planting grids. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, small 0.5–1.5 inch flowers in clustered inflorescences, flat form; remontant with a second flowering that is also abundant, supporting long-season ornamental use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pure mid-pink without whitish centre; deep pink buds open to rich mid-pink, gently fading through saturated to pastel powder-pink, with petal edges lightening; ARS mp, RHS 57C outer and 65C inner petals, moderate colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance recorded; scentless profile makes it a neutral choice where colour, structure and ground coverage are prioritised over perfume in mass or public-realm plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical, bright red hips, approximately 6–9 mm in diameter, offering additional seasonal structure and colour where spent blooms are not removed. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b, tolerating approximately –26 to –23 °C; medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, aligning with a medium maintenance requirement including occasional plant protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended primarily for project mass planting as a uniform, dense, bush-trained finished product, grown from NEONATAL rooted cuttings via 1.5–2 L pots; medium maintenance with periodic pest and disease control expected. |
Csinszka offers compact, uniform, remontant mid-pink coverage on a durable own-root base that supports low replacement and predictable stands; please contact us to align volumes and scheduling for your project-led production.