The outer surface of the petals is ginger‑orange with a subtle peachy tint. - dwarf, miniature rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicate, sweet-scented
– Compact, Mini - dwarf rose habit
– Strongly repeat-flowering for long display
– Delicate peach blooms with creamy centres
– Reliable hardiness to -23 °C (USDA 6a)
– Ideal for containers, patios and edging Special feature: Flowers softly fade from ginger-orange to pastel cream.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Fond Memories – apricot dwarf-mini rose – KIRfelix
Fond Memories is a compact, miniature rose that fits effortlessly into Irish family gardens, bringing warm apricot tones and gentle charm to small spaces without demanding complicated care. Its naturally compact habit makes it ideal for front gardens, edging or containers, where it stays neat and tidy beside paths and patios. Clusters of semi-double blooms repeat generously from summer into autumn, giving reliably continuous colour even when You are busy with everyday life. The flowers open from rich orange-brown buds to peach-orange rosettes and then soften to pastel cream, creating ever-changing colour interest. As an own-root plant, it settles in steadily and can regenerate well over the years, supporting a long garden life with less upkeep. In a wet Irish climate with heavy soil, it rewards simple preparation with good drainage by forming a healthy, dense foliage cushion that frames the blooms. Moderately pollinator-friendly semi-double flowers add a light wildlife touch without overwhelming a tidy family space, making it a quietly romantic choice by the front door or cottage path. Over its first three years it concentrates on roots, then shoots, then full ornamental value, so You can just plant it, water it, and watch it grow into place.
Freshly opened Fond Memories bloom with peach-orange petals and a lemon-yellow centre.
Fond Memories showing its full bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden edging along paths or driveways
The low, compact habit and neat dark-green canopy keep borders looking ordered and easy to manage, ideal where You want a smart front garden without complex pruning, perfect for the busy homeowner
Containers on patios, balconies and doorsteps
Its dwarf size suits 40–50 litre pots where regular watering is simple, bringing reliable apricot blooms right up to seating areas and entrances, well suited to the urban balcony-gardener
Small rose groups of 3–5 plants in ornamental beds
Planting little groups creates a rounded, cushion-like effect that fills narrow beds with colour, ideal when You want impact from a short stretch of border, attractive to the small-garden owner
Cottage-style mixed borders with perennials
The romantic peach tones blend softly with cottage plants such as heuchera and low campions, adding a gentle rose presence without dominating, particularly appealing for the cottage-garden enthusiast
Low-maintenance family gardens with limited time
Moderate disease resistance and simple deadheading keep it looking good with few tasks, suiting gardens where time is short but You still want flowers all summer, reassuring for the time-pressed beginner
Coastal and exposed urban sites
Its small frame and dense structure cope better with breezy positions, provided the roots have drainage to handle frequent rain in Atlantic-influenced weather, a practical option for the coastal gardener
Pollinator-friendly corners and wildlife strips
Semi-double flowers allow some access to pollen while remaining tidy, letting You add a subtle wildlife element to a manicured space, appealing for the nature-conscious gardener
Long-term planting schemes and memorial spots
The own-root plant establishes steadily, building roots in year one, shoots in year two and full ornamental effect in year three, giving a durable, slowly maturing feature, meaningful for the sentimental planter
Decorating ideas
Doorstep Welcome – Plant Fond Memories in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot by the front door, underplanted with trailing ivy to soften the rim – ideal for welcoming-focused homeowners
Cottage Border Ribbon – Run a low ribbon of plants along a path, interspersed with dwarf heuchera and white Balkan rose campion for a soft cottage look – perfect for lovers of romantic front gardens
Patio Colour Corner – Group three containers with Fond Memories, lavender and rosemary to create a fragrant, easy-care seating corner – suited to busy urban patio users
Neat Family Bed – Use a small block of 5 plants at the front of a mixed shrub bed, where their compact form keeps the edge tidy for children’s play areas – great for practical family gardeners
Sentimental Spot – Place one rose as a focal point near a bench, underplanted with low grasses and soft pink annuals to echo its fading tones – appealing to those marking personal memories
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature dwarf rose, registered as KIRfelix, marketed as Fond Memories – apricot dwarf-mini rose – Kirkham; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root container-grown plant for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Miniature rose bred by Gordon Wilson Kirkham in the United Kingdom, 1999; parentage unknown, initial distribution by C & K Jones; introduced as a compact garden and container cultivar.
Growth and structure
Low, compact shrub 30–40 cm high and 25–35 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark-green foliage and only slight prickliness; forms a neat cushion well-suited to edging, pots and small borders.
Flower morphology
Semi-double rosette flowers, 0.5–1.5 inches across, carried in clusters; 17–25 petals, strongly repeat-flowering with generous second and later flushes when regularly watered and deadheaded.
Colour and phenology
Warm peach-apricot effect: buds deep orange-brown with yellow sheen, opening ginger-orange with lemon-yellow centres, then fading through peach-pink to creamy pastel tones in sun across the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, sweet fragrance, often barely noticeable in typical garden conditions; chosen more for its colour play and compact habit than for scent, though a light sweetness may be detected up close.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse; when present, small spherical orange-red hips about 5–7 mm in diameter may form late in the season, adding a discreet decorative accent without heavy seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6a); moderate tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, responding well to good air circulation and basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers full sun, in well-drained soil; suitable for beds, edging, patios and urban spaces. Recommended spacings: 30 cm in mass, 25 cm for low hedging, 50 cm as a solitary; containers from 40–50 litres upward.
Fond Memories offers compact growth, repeat apricot flowering and easy edging structure, while its own-root form supports long-term regeneration and reliability; consider it if You want a small rose that quietly earns its place.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FOND MEMORIES – apricot dwarf-mini rose - Kirkham
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 17–25 petals offer moderate attraction to pollinators, since the semi‑filled flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit insects' access to nectar and pollen.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
