APRICOT CLEMENTINE® – apricot dwarf mini rose
Let APRICOT CLEMENTINE® bring a glow of apricot charm to your garden, with clusters of soft peach-yellow blooms lighting up even the smallest spaces. This compact, bushy mini-floribunda thrives in Irish cottage borders and Dublin terrace fronts, coping well with our frequent showers and the need for reliable drainage on heavier soils. Its neat 45–55 cm habit makes it an easy-care choice for containers on patios and balconies, or as a low edging in a family garden. Being grown on its own roots, it offers long-term stability, the ability to regenerate from the base, and a calm, low-fuss maintenance routine. You can expect a gentle development arc – roots settling and thickening in year one, shoots and branching building in year two, and full ornamental impact with abundant flowering by year three, for enduring, cheerful contentment.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Cottage-style front garden border |
The compact, bushy 45–55 cm habit forms a tidy low edging that suits narrow cottage-style front beds. Its warm peach-yellow clusters sit beautifully against stone or brick, giving a soft, welcoming look with modest care needs for beginners. |
| Patio containers and large pots |
This dwarf floribunda is ideal for pots of at least 40–50 litres, where its dense foliage and repeat flowering create a long-season feature near doors or seating. Own-root growth gives better long-term resilience in containers, helpful for busy gardeners. |
| Balcony and roof terrace planters |
The small size, moderate disease resistance and remontant flowering mean it fits well into sheltered balcony planters. Regular watering is all it asks for, rewarding limited space with colour on eye level, perfect for urban apartment owners. |
| Small group planting in family gardens |
Planted in groups at 35 cm spacing, APRICOT CLEMENTINE® builds a low, colourful drift of peach blooms that repeats through the season. Own-root plants fill out steadily, giving a stable, long-lived display appreciated by practical home gardeners. |
| Rockery and low raised beds |
The compact form and mid-green, slightly glossy foliage suit rockeries and low walls, where good drainage prevents waterlogging after frequent Irish rain. Its steady flowering lifts gravel or stone settings, pleasing design-conscious garden owners. |
| Neat low hedge or path edging |
At around 45–55 cm high and wide, it makes an even, low hedge when planted at about 30 cm. The regular clusters of double blooms create a defined yet soft border line, ideal for paths in small, well-organised family gardens. |
| Partial-shade planting near entrances |
Tolerant of partial shade, it copes with light levels typical of north- or east-facing Irish house fronts. The warm flower colour brightens dull corners, while manageable maintenance suits time-pressed householders and new rose owners. |
| Formal accent in mixed ornamental schemes |
Its premium, tidy appearance and medium maintenance needs support responsible plant selection in elegant outdoor spaces where structure matters even with heavy clay needing reliable drainage, offering a durable, tasteful choice for style-focused buyers. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Glow – Mass three to five plants along a low front fence, weaving in Campanula poscharskyana for tumbling blue contrast – ideal for homeowners wanting a soft, romantic street presence.
- Peach-Patio – Place one plant per 50-litre terracotta pot, underplanted with trailing thyme or lobelia, for a long-flowering container beside the back door – perfect for busy families stepping out daily.
- Rockery-Edge – Thread plants through a sunny rockery with lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) to echo the peach blooms against silvery foliage – suited to gardeners who enjoy textural, low-growing compositions.
- Neat-Path – Create a low edging along a straight garden path, spacing plants at 30 cm and mulching lightly to keep lines crisp – for those who like order and easy navigation in compact gardens.
- Balcony-Jewel – Combine one rose in a wide trough with Hakonechloa macra for a green “skirt” under the peach flowers – attractive to apartment dwellers seeking a single, elegant focal point.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Trade name APRICOT CLEMENTINE® Mini - dwarf rose TAN96130; floribunda / patio mini rose; registered as TAN96130; ARS exhibition name Apricot Clementine; name reflects apricot and clementine fruit colours. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (Rosen Tantau), Germany, 1994; parentage unknown; introduced and registered in 2001 by Rosen Tantau; a compact dwarf floribunda selected for patio and small-garden use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub 45–55 cm high and wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage (approx. RHS 137A) and moderate prickles; suited to close planting in beds, edging and container cultivation. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped clusters with 26–39 petals, medium-sized blooms 4–7 cm across; floribunda-type trusses; remontant with an abundant second flush, offering repeated colour through the growing season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm peach-yellow flowers with subtle orange tones; buds deep orange-peach, opening vivid peach yellow, then fading to creamy peach with slight rosy edge; moderate colour retention, generally even in full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, making it suitable where strong scent is not desired; primarily valued for colour effect, compact form and repeat flowering rather than aromatic performance. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually sparse due to strongly double flowers; when present, hips are spherical, about 9–12 mm in diameter, with an attractive red-orange colouring adding a light late-season decorative touch. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; best kept well ventilated and monitored. Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), suitable for typical Irish winter conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Ideal in containers, terraces, balconies, rockeries and small groups. Plant 30–55 cm apart depending on use, in well-drained soil; maintain consistent watering in pots and provide occasional plant protection as needed. |
APRICOT CLEMENTINE® offers compact, repeat flowering colour, tidy growth for small spaces and the long-term reliability of own-root plants; a considered choice if you would like a gentle, enduring accent in your garden.
