Apricot Clementine® Mini - dwarf rose TAN96130
Compact and naturally bushy, APRICOT CLEMENTINE® is a neat, miniature floribunda that slips easily into small British gardens, containers or front borders where space is at a premium yet you still want a reliable show. Its warm peach flowers open in clusters, repeatedly through the season, bringing soft colour without overwhelming surrounding planting. The plant forms a dense, rounded shrub with slightly glossy, mid-green foliage, creating a tidy, well-finished look around paths, patios and entrances. Own-root growth gives reassuring longevity and steady structure, supporting the natural rhythm of year one roots, year two top growth and year three full display, making planning your garden’s look simpler. In raised beds or pots it copes well with typical British rain and wind if given good drainage and shelter on exposed sites, suiting both small suburban plots and more urban corners. With medium care needs and only occasional plant protection, its maintenance remains manageable for keen but time-poor gardeners. The moderate hardiness rating to about -20 °C supports long-term use in much of the UK, while its modest height helps it sit comfortably among low perennials, herbs and dwarf grasses. Ideal for family spaces where you want dependable colour and an orderly, gentle presence rather than a demanding statement rose, it offers confidence to beginners and pleasure to experienced enthusiasts alike.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Compact front garden bed near the entrance |
The low, rounded habit stays neat at 45–55 cm, so it frames paths and doorways without blocking light or views. Clustered, warm peach blooms provide a welcoming accent from spring into autumn with moderate care needs, suiting busy beginners. |
| Patio container or balcony planter |
Its dwarf size and dense foliage work perfectly in 40–50 litre containers where height must be controlled. Regular watering keeps the display continuous, and the bushy form covers the pot surface gracefully, ideal for urban homeowners. |
| Small group planting in cottage-style borders |
Planting 3–5 together at about 35 cm spacing creates a soft, low drift of peach colour without dominating mixed perennials. The uniform, compact shrubs knit into a cohesive line or patch, appealing to cottage-garden lovers. |
| Around-the-house ornamental strip or path edging |
The symmetrical, bushy structure reads as tidy edging along drives or house walls, giving gentle colour where taller roses would feel overpowering. Roots establish steadily for long-term structure, reassuring practical gardeners. |
| Rockery or raised bed highlight |
Its modest height and rounded outline sit well among stones and low grasses, adding a soft peach focus without shading compact companions. Good drainage in raised beds supports healthy growth in wetter seasons for thoughtful planners. |
| Family garden seating or play-area boundary |
Short stature keeps views open across the garden while providing a colourful, structured backdrop to seating or play spaces. Medium thorniness and small size make it easier to place sensibly away from traffic for young families. |
| Partially shaded courtyard or side return |
Suitability for partial shade allows planting where sun hours are limited, such as east-facing walls or narrow side gardens. Flowers continue in these positions given sensible feeding and watering, reassuring space-limited owners. |
| Coastal or exposed small garden with raised beds |
The compact canopy offers less wind-sail than taller roses, making it easier to manage in breezier gardens, especially when planted in well-drained raised beds to cope with frequent rain and stronger winds, supporting coastal gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- PeachWelcome – Combine APRICOT CLEMENTINE® with low lavender and soft grasses around a front path for a calm, ordered entrance – ideal for design-conscious homeowners.
- PatioJewel – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing bellflower at the edge to spill over and soften the rim – perfect for balcony and terrace users.
- CottageRibbon – Repeat small groups along a cottage border with lamb’s ear and catmint to form a gentle peach ribbon of colour – suited to cottage-garden enthusiasts.
- RockeryGlow – Tuck plants among stones with Japanese ornamental grass for a structured, low-maintenance rockery accent – appealing to gardeners wanting neat, compact planting.
- FamilyFrame – Use as a low frame around a seating area, underplanted with hardy herbs, to keep sightlines open yet defined – good for families sharing a small garden.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Apricot Clementine® Mini - dwarf rose TAN96130, floribunda/patio mini rose; ARS exhibition name Apricot Clementine, registered as TAN96130 and sold mainly as a compact dwarf shrub. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (Rosen Tantau, Germany) in 1994, introduced and registered in 2001 by Rosen Tantau; parentage not published but selected for compact growth and rich peach colouring. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Miniature, compact, bushy shrub to around 45–55 cm in height and spread, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a rounded, formal outline under light pruning. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters on short stems; remontant, with the second flush also abundant, delivering a steady display over the main flowering season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm, single-toned peach to peach-yellow blooms, ARS code ab, RHS 24B–24C; buds open vivid peach-yellow then fade through bright peach to creamy peach with a soft pink edge, moderating in intensity as they age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weakly scented rose with barely noticeable fragrance; primarily selected for colour effect and compact habit rather than perfume, making it suitable where scent is not a primary design requirement. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hips set sparsely due to the double flowers; where present they are small, spherical, about 9–12 mm in diameter, with a red-orange colour that adds modest late-season interest without prolific seeding. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), benefiting from routine monitoring and occasional plant protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in containers, terraces, balconies, rockeries or small groups at 30–55 cm spacing; prefers consistent watering in pots, regular feeding, and light annual pruning to maintain the compact, flowering structure. |
APRICOT CLEMENTINE® Mini - dwarf rose TAN96130 offers compact, bushy growth, warm peach clusters and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for refined small gardens and patios.
