ZARAUS – dark red hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Premium own-root ZARAUS provides a stable propagation base for nurseries aiming at exclusive dark-red hybrid tea output in the UK retail and reseller channel, combining medium maintenance needs with bushy structure, reliable hardiness to typical British winters and a flowering profile suited to collection-style plantings where high flower quality and cup-shaped, double blooms matter. The medium-height habit with moderately dense, slightly glossy foliage supports homogeneous premium-container lines in 5–7 L, while the reblooming capacity with a plentiful second flush underpins longer sales windows in thematic rose gardens and show collections. Own-root production offers predictable stands and low replacement over time through steady regeneration, and in professional systems the development arc typically sees strengthened roots in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental impact from year three, helping You plan capacity for nursery beds and stepped container crops even on exposed northern sites where winter and wind tolerance are valued. The very good colour retention from vivid scarlet to velvety burgundy and brick–mahogany tones aligns well with premium branding, supporting private-label ranges that rely on consistent presentation from propagation to finished product.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L dark-red hybrid tea line – Uniform, bushy plants with strong, double, cup-shaped blooms grown on from bush-trained own-root cuttings into 5–7 L premium containers, focused on flower quality and exclusive presentation – target audience/channel: retail garden centres and specialist rose resellers.
- Fragrant burgundy feature rose – Medium-height, citrus-scented plants with very good colour retention from scarlet to velvety burgundy, positioned as a signature scented SKU within an exclusive hybrid tea bench – target audience/channel: premium retail concepts and curated reseller selections.
- Collection-grade dark-red series – Batches selected for consistent habit and foliage, tailored to thematic and show-garden suppliers who require reliable rebloom and stable colour in 5–7 L containers – target audience/channel: show-garden contractors and institutional buyers via nursery wholesalers.
- Cold-resilient northern assortment component – ZARAUS integrated as the dark-red, H7-rated element in regional hybrid tea mixes, grown on in premium containers to simplify distribution into cooler UK zones – target audience/channel: nurseries servicing Scotland/North England and public procurement frameworks.
- Own-root stock block for ongoing cutting supply – Establishment of bush-trained mother plants from NEONATAL cuttings to secure long-term, true-to-type propagation of this premium silver-rated cultivar – target audience/channel: propagation nurseries and integrators building private-label hybrid tea portfolios.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial type hybrid tea rose, current trade name Zaraus Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA®, collection Hybrid tea rose, other registration and exhibition data not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred and initially distributed by PharmaRosa® / PharmaRosa® Ltd. in Hungary, breeding year 1976; precise parentage, introduction and registration years are not provided in the available data. |
| Awards and recognition |
No competition, collectors’ or lifetime awards are recorded; no formal horticultural ratings or show distinctions are provided for this cultivar at present. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy habit reaching about 80–110 cm height with 60–80 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorniness; self-cleaning data are not provided for this cultivar. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 26–39 petals, carried mainly singly; reblooms well with a plentiful second flowering, supporting a sustained ornamental display over the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Dark-red overall impression; buds deep red and velvety, opening scarlet then shifting to velvety wine-red and finally brick–mahogany with darker edges; colour retention is described as very good throughout the ageing process. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable fragrance with a fresh, citrusy character; the very double flower form limits pollen and nectar access, so the cultivar is not noted as particularly attractive to pollinating insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set is limited by the double flower form, though it may occasionally form small ellipsoidal orange-red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, which are not a major ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardiness indicated as approximately -21 to -18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA zone 6b, with Swedish hardiness zone listed as zon 3. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a bush-trained form with 3–5 strong framework canes, medium maintenance needs and occasional plant protection; suited to premium container production, particularly in 5–7 litre pots for exclusive finished products. |
ZARAUS offers a bushy, premium dark-red hybrid tea with strong colour retention and reliable hardiness on a predictable, long-lived own-root base; we invite You to discuss capacity planning and scheduling options for your programmes.
