Soft, peachy‑pink tone with an orange shimmer. - dwarf, mini rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - sweet, peachy
– Compact, low shrub for beds and containers.
– Warm peach-apricot blooms with soft blush edges.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage backdrop.
– Hardy to around –20 °C for colder gardens.
– Special feature: Multiple top awards including RHS Award of Garden Merit and Rose of the Year 1988.
Biodiversity – Proportional arrangement
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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SWEET DREAM® – apricot dwarf miniature rose – FRYminicot
In a small London front garden or balcony, SweetDream brings compact, apricot charm that feels effortlessly balanced, even where space and time are limited and rain and wind test garden borders; this miniature shrub’s tidy habit and glossy foliage make it ideal for sustainable, low‑gravel front gardens and containers, where it will flower from early summer well into autumn with warm, peach‑pink clusters that hold their colour beautifully. As an own‑root rose, it is bred for long life and reliable regrowth, settling in steadily so that roots establish in the first year, top growth fills out in the second, and by the third year you enjoy its full ornamental impact with little more than light pruning and simple seasonal care.
Sweet Dream® in full bloom, showing its soft apricot-peach colouring.
Sweet Dream® shown in several opening phases side by side.
Freshly opened bloom of Sweet Dream® with an orange-peach centre and soft peach-pink outer petals.
Sweet Dream® in closed bud, showing its deep mandarin-peach tones.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Compact front garden edging
The naturally low, compact habit forms a neat, repeat-flowering edge along narrow paths or driveways, giving a soft, romantic line without blocking windows or access, ideal for tidy kerb appeal for the busy urban homeowner
Containers and large pots (40–50 L+)
This dwarf shrub rose is perfectly proportioned for generous containers, where its dense foliage and continuous flowering create a long-season focal point on steps, porches or balconies, keeping care simple for the time-poor balcony gardener
Small family gardens with children
The modest height and rounded shape make it easy to place near play areas or seating, while the soft peach colour and mild fragrance add charm without dominating, suiting the relaxed routines of the young family gardener
Colour accent in mixed perennial beds
Its stable, non-fading apricot-peach blooms give reliable colour among perennials such as lavender, nepeta or sage, offering a long-season highlight that blends naturally with pollinator-friendly companions for the eco-conscious planter
Low rose hedge along paths
Planted at hedge spacing, the compact, branching habit knits into a low, floriferous line that guides the eye and gently defines boundaries without feeling formal, suiting the understated style of the informal cottage gardener
Rainwater-conscious front gardens
Its small size and fibrous root system work well beside permeable paths and gravel mulches that drain heavy clay, helping you use stored rainwater efficiently while still enjoying roses, a practical approach valued by the sustainability-minded city gardener
Patio table or seating-area focal point
Clusters of warm peachy blooms at eye and hand level, combined with a gentle, sweet scent, create an intimate focal point beside outdoor chairs or a small bistro set, rewarding evenings outdoors for the after-work relaxer
Long-term, low-height structure in planting schemes
Own-root growth gives lasting framework and steady regrowth if pruned back, so it maintains size and shape year after year, supporting long-lived, low-maintenance designs appreciated by the planning-focused garden owner
Styling ideas
Apricot-Romantic Border – Drift SWEET DREAM® along a narrow front path with lavender and soft grasses for a low, fragrant ribbon of colour – ideal for romantic front-garden stylists
Terrace-Container Jewel – Plant one rose per 40–50 L terracotta pot, underplant with thyme and trailing nepeta to frame a small table – perfect for balcony and patio loungers
Peach-Cloud Hedge – Use as a low hedge along a short front fence, interspersed with white gaura to create an airy, dream-like boundary – suited to informal cottage-leaning gardeners
Pastel-Perennial Mix – Combine with Salvia nemorosa, honesty and pale iris in a small bed for layered texture and extended flowering – appealing to colour-conscious design enthusiasts
Rain-Garden Pocket – Position near a permeable gravel strip fed by downpipes, with moisture-tolerant perennials, so the rose enjoys good drainage yet benefits from stored rain – attractive to sustainable city-plot owners
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Miniature shrub rose; dwarf, mini type. Registered as FRYminicot, marketed as SWEET DREAM® – apricot dwarf miniature rose – Fryer; ARS exhibition name Sweet Dream; collection: Mini - dwarf rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gareth Fryer, Fryer’s Roses, Knutsford, Cheshire, UK. Parentage: Seedling × [ (‘Anytime’ × ‘Liverpool Echo’) × (‘New Penny’ × Seedling) ]. Bred 1987, introduced and registered 1988 in the United Kingdom.
Awards and recognition
Rose of the Year, UK (1988); Belfast Certificate of Merit (1990); RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993); James Mason Gold Medal, RNRS (1998); valued as a reliable, decorative miniature shrub rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, rounded shrub 40–60 cm high and wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles. Suitable for edging, low hedges, containers and small beds, keeping a controlled, tidy outline.
Flower morphology
Double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, in small clusters on short stems. Small-flowered (approximately 0.5–1.5 in) yet numerous, giving generous coverage. Remontant habit with a notably abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Soft peachy-pink with an orange shimmer; buds deep mandarin–peach. Colour holds strongly in sun with minimal fading. Flowers open to a warm golden–apricot centre, paling to apricot-cream and blush-pink edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, sweet fragrance with a gentle peachy character, noticeable at close range without overwhelming nearby seating areas. Primarily an ornamental cultivar; scent adds refinement rather than strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Moderate hip set, producing small, ellipsoidal orange-red hips about 6–9 mm in diameter. Adds late-season interest and soft colour without significantly affecting the plant’s compact habit or flowering display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b; Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance medium overall and very rust-sensitive, so benefits from regular monitoring, good air flow and preventative treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with sun to light shade. Water in dry spells; mulch to stabilise moisture. Suitable for containers, terraces, beds, edging, low hedges and small cut stems; allow 30–55 cm spacing.
SWEET DREAM® Mini - dwarf rose FRYminicot offers compact long-season apricot colour, container-friendly proportions and durable own-root growth, making it a thoughtful choice if you want reliable beauty from a small-space rose.
Competition and Show Awards:
Rose of the Year – United Kingdom (1988); Belfast – Certificate of Merit (1990); RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993); James Mason Gold Medal – RNRS (1998)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers are moderately attractive to pollinating insects; single to semi‑double blooms with partially exposed stamens make nectar and pollen moderately accessible.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered variety that attracts pollinators only moderately and is therefore at most partially pollinator-friendly, primarily ornamental.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
