FEKETE ISTVÁN – bordeaux dwarf-mini rose - Márk
Miniature own-root NEONATAL material of Fekete István offers a compact, dwarf habit and dense, glossy foliage ideal for scalable patio and balcony container lines where uniformity and predictable crop timing matter. The double, small, clustered burgundy flowers with good colour retention support an instant, high-impact impulse offer in 1.5–2 L pots, while RHS H7 winter hardiness provides reliable outdoor performance even in colder nursery sites and exposed retail benches, similar to challenging Scottish and North English conditions with frequent winter winds. Medium disease tolerance and moderate maintenance needs fit professional programmes aiming for stable quality without excessive inputs, and the own-root form supports long-term stock blocks with low replacement and consistent identity. In typical development, roots establish in year one, structural shoots consolidate in year two, and full ornamental value is reached from year three. This makes Fekete István a practical, collection-friendly choice for thematic ranges and gene-bank style stands, as well as a flexible component within private-label, container-focused miniature rose assortments aligned to UK nursery and public-realm supply chains.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Patio Burgundy Mini 2 L – 1.5–2 L patio container line highlighting the compact dwarf habit and rich burgundy flowers, optimised for impulse-led retail placement in mini rose benches – target audience/channel: garden-centre and DIY chains
- Balcony Edge Collection – balcony and edging assortment using the miniature shrub form and dense foliage for neat, low-maintenance rails and borders, finished in small containers for quick turnover – target audience/channel: nursery-grown, retailer-branded balcony ranges
- Hardy Mini Display Blocks – hardy miniature displays utilising RHS H7 tolerance in outdoor benches, focusing on colour retention and crop uniformity in 2 L pots for extended seasonal sales – target audience/channel: regional nurseries in cooler UK zones
- Curated Writer’s Garden Line – thematic collection referencing the cultivar’s literary namesake, leveraging the stable own-root form and compact habit to support long-term display and collection value – target audience/channel: show gardens and public-realm suppliers
- Mini Gene-Bank Stock Units – own-root propagation and maintenance units in compact containers, using longevity and predictable regrowth to underpin cultivar collections and backup stocks – target audience/channel: specialist propagators and integrator networks
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature, dwarf rose marketed as Fekete István – bordeaux dwarf-mini rose – Márk, within the Mini – dwarf rose commercial group, with American Rose Society exhibition name Fekete István. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary, breeding and introduction dated to 1991, initially distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd.; precise parentage and breeding institution data are not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Dwarf habit to around 35–45 cm high and 25–35 cm spread, forming a compact, dense bush with moderately thorny stems and dark green, glossy foliage; self-cleaning performance is not provided. |
| Flower morphology |
Small, double flowers with 26–39 petals, generally S-sized (0.5–1.5 in), cup-shaped to flat-opening, borne in clusters of 3–7 flowers per stem, remontant with a generous second flowering period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety burgundy red with a slight crimson tint; buds are dark burgundy-red to near black outside, colour fades only moderately to muted dark red with a purplish tinge, showing good overall colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance data are limited; scent strength is very faint to light and only noticeable at close range, and the fragrance character itself is not further described for this cultivar. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small spherical hips, around 5–7 mm in diameter, in an orange-red shade (RHS 40A), adding modest seasonal interest without being a primary ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance reported for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy to approximately -23–-21 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish hardiness zone 3 and USDA zone 6a. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a compact, dense bush for container and patio production; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, particularly suited to compact containers around 1.5–2 L; other primary uses are not provided. |
Fekete István offers compact, uniform dwarf growth, strong winter hardiness and stable own-root longevity for predictable miniature rose production; please contact us to discuss volume planning and scheduling within your programme.
