APRICOT CLEMENTINE® – apricot dwarf mini rose - Evers
Bring subtle balance to a small London front garden with APRICOT CLEMENTINE®, a compact, own‑root mini rose that slips easily into everyday life. Its neat proportions suit narrow paths and tiny terraces, and its warm peach blooms create a calm, apricot glow against brick and paving from early summer well into autumn. In a sustainable, rainwater‑friendly setting it copes reliably with blustery showers and heavier soils by rewarding you with steady, repeat flowering rather than fuss. The pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot is simple to handle, planting is straightforward, and over time the own‑root habit supports a long‑lived, regenerating shrub that you can lightly shape as you wish. Ideal for containers of at least 40–50 litres as well as small beds, it offers an easy route into rose growing for busy urban gardeners who value compact style, durable planting and low‑effort care, along with reassuring hardiness in colder winters and consistently reliable performance year after year.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small front garden border |
Compact, bushy growth keeps within 45–55 cm, making it ideal for narrow beds along paths or front drives, where it forms a low, tidy hedge of peach flowers without overshadowing windows or needing complex pruning for the beginner. |
| Terrace or balcony container |
Dwarf stature and dense foliage suit large pots from 40–50 litres, where regular watering is easy to manage and the rounded habit gives long‑season colour without demanding specialist skills, perfect for a paved terrace used by a busy urbanite. |
| Rain‑resilient city planting strip |
Performs dependably where surfaces shed water into small soil pockets, provided drainage is reasonable, so it fits front‑of‑house strips that catch rainfall and wind yet still need a refined look for the style‑conscious homeowner. |
| Low‑maintenance rockery edge |
The neat, mid‑green foliage and moderate height sit well at the front of rockeries, adding softness and repeat flowering with just basic deadheading and occasional feeding, suiting a relaxed, time‑pressed gardener. |
| Small group in family garden bed |
Planted 35 cm apart in groups of three to five, the uniform, compact shape and remontant flowering create a continuous peach haze that anchors mixed borders with minimal shaping, ideal for a practical family‑focused planner. |
| Chalky or heavier urban soils |
Adapts well where typical town gardens have improved clay or chalk‑leaning soils; with added organic matter and rainwater use it establishes steadily and flowers on reliably even under higher humidity for the climate‑aware owner. |
| Formal mini rose feature |
The even height and dense branching lend themselves to small geometric layouts or low knot‑style designs, offering a refined, uniform appearance over many seasons from a stable, own‑root framework valued by the detail‑oriented designer. |
| Long‑term container specimen |
As an own‑root rose it builds a durable root system, with the first year focused on roots, the second on stronger shoots and the third on full display, supporting a long‑lived container feature for the patient, sustainability‑minded buyer. |
Styling ideas
- Pastel-terrace – Cluster several plants in a wide, low container with soft grey gravel mulch, pairing with dwarf lavender for scent and a calm, pastel look – ideal for balcony and roof‑terrace dwellers.
- Girly-border – Line a narrow front path with APRICOT CLEMENTINE® and pink‑toned campanulas to create a playful, feminine ribbon of colour – perfect for small London terraced‑house fronts.
- Peach-rockery – Tuck the rose among stones with lamb’s ear and low grasses so the warm blooms contrast with silvery foliage – suited to gardeners refreshing tired rockeries with easy structure.
- Formal-patio – Arrange three large pots in a triangle, underplanting with compact sage or nepeta to echo the peach flowers and add movement – appealing to those seeking a smart, contemporary courtyard.
- Soft-hedging – Plant a short, low hedge along parking bays or bin stores, interspersed with ornamental grasses to soften hard edges – useful for urban families upgrading practical corners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
APRICOT CLEMENTINE® (TAN96130), a mini / dwarf floribunda patio rose from the Mini collection, registered 2001, ARS exhibition name ‘Apricot Clementine’, sold as a compact garden container rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany, from unknown parentage, bred in 1994 and introduced in 2001, distributed initially by Rosen Tantau and now offered as an own‑root garden cultivar. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 45–55 cm in height and spread, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a rounded outline suitable for edging, containers and small beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium‑sized, double, cup‑shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters on a floribunda habit; strongly remontant, with a notably abundant second flush that maintains ornamental impact in season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm peach‑yellow flowers with an orange tone, buds deep orange‑peach, opening vivid peach yellow then fading to creamy peach with a pale pink edge; colour retention moderate, with even peach‑yellow at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, making it best chosen for colour and structure rather than scent‑led planting; suitable where low fragrance is preferred near seating or open windows. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to double blooms, hip set is usually sparse; when present, hips are small spherical red‑orange fruits around 9–12 mm in diameter, adding modest late‑season interest without significant self‑seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; best performance with balanced nutrition, airflow and regular watering in containers. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to containers, balconies, terraces, rockeries and small groups; plant 30–55 cm apart, at 8–10 plants/m² for massing; needs medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and tolerates partial shade. |
APRICOT CLEMENTINE® offers compact growth, long-season peach blooms and dependable hardiness on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for low-fuss, space-conscious gardeners considering a new container rose.
