Pure white base colour with a delicate creamy tone at the base of the petals. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately honeyed character
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Very full, rosette blooms in pure white
– Ideal for containers, edging and beds
– Reliable winter hardiness down to –21 °C Special feature: Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, New Zealand classic miniature.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,80 €
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Frothy – white dwarf-mini rose – MACfrothy
If You want a neat, reliable rose for a small Irish garden, Frothy gives a compact, bushy shape that is easy to place in beds, edging or containers while coping well with our damp, cool seasons and frequent rain-driven fungal pressure. Its pure white, rosette blooms appear in generous clusters all summer, creating a frothy carpet of colour that suits both tidy urban fronts and relaxed cottage borders. At around half a metre tall it stays compact, so You can keep paths and views clear without constant pruning. The flowers repeat with remontant enthusiasm, so a simple feed and regular watering are enough to keep it going. This 2‑litre, own‑root plant is already well rooted and adapts steadily to Your soil, building a long‑lived, balanced little bush. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two on leafy shoots, and by year three it reaches full ornamental value, settling into a low‑maintenance, enduring feature of Your garden.
Frothy in freshly opened bloom, showing snow-white petals with a pale creamy inner gradient.
Frothy at full bloom, showing its fully double white flowers.
Frothy forms small, very full white rosette blooms.
Frothy rose showing several opening stages side by side.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden edging along paths or drives
Frothy’s low, bushy habit (about 45–55 cm tall) makes a tidy, welcoming edging that does not spill too far onto paths, ideal where You want structure without heavy pruning, especially for the busy homeowner beginner
Small urban beds near the house
The compact, 40–50 cm spread lets You fit several plants into a modest bed, giving a continuous white presence without overwhelming the space, suiting modern city gardens where every square metre has to work hard urban gardener
Low-maintenance white flowering focal point
Very full, rosette blooms held in clusters create a clean white accent from early summer onwards; with only medium care needs, it offers dependable display without complicated deadheading routines low-maintenance seeker
Container planting on patios and balconies
Frothy’s dwarf size adapts well to a large pot; in at least a 40–50 litre container with good drainage it forms a neat mound of flowers that is easy to water and feed regularly for steady performance balcony owner
Small groups in cottage-style front gardens
Planted in groups of three to five, the repeat-flowering white cushions echo traditional cottage borders while staying compact enough for narrow Irish front gardens, pairing easily with perennials and herbs cottage-garden enthusiast
Edging low mixed shrub or hydrangea beds
The mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and pure white flowers sit well in front of taller shrubs, softening the edge of hydrangea or dogwood plantings and tying mixed beds together over many seasons structure lover
Simple family gardens with moderate care level
With medium disease resistance and hardiness down to about −20 °C, it handles typical Irish conditions when given basic care, such as avoiding waterlogging and ensuring reasonable airflow around the plants family gardener
Long-term planting where stability matters
As an own-root rose it gradually forms its own framework, regenerating from the base and coping with wet, heavy soils that need care with drainage, giving a durable, slowly maturing planting for years long-term planner
Decorating ideas
White-border edging – line a front path with a single or double row of Frothy for a crisp white ribbon that frames your entrance – ideal for neat, low-effort front gardens
Cottage-style mix – combine Frothy with lavender and soft pink perennials for an airy, romantic planting that stays compact near the house – perfect for lovers of traditional cottage borders
Patio pot accent – plant three Frothy in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme around the rim for a long-season patio focal point – great for balcony or small-terrace owners
Monochrome serenity – use Frothy in a white-and-green scheme with hydrangeas and silver foliage plants for a calm, elegant look – suited to those who prefer a minimalist, restful garden
Family-friendly flower bed – edge a children’s play lawn with Frothy and low herbs so flowers stay visible yet compact and easy to maintain – good for busy families wanting colour without complexity
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature shrub rose, registered as MACfrothy, marketed as Frothy – white dwarf-mini rose. Belongs to the Mini – dwarf rose collection and approved by the American Rose Society under the name Frothy.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, New Zealand. Parentage is ‘Chaumant’ × ‘Popcorn’. Introduced and registered in 1992, breeding work completed around 1986, distributed in Europe later.
Growth and structure
Bushy, compact miniature rose, typically 45–55 cm tall with 40–50 cm spread. Moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage, medium prickles. Forms a low, rounded mound suitable for edging, small beds and containers.
Flower morphology
Very full, rosette-shaped flowers with over 40 petals, small size (about 0.5–1.5 inches). Produced in clusters, with remontant flowering ensuring an abundant second flush and regular blooming in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Pure white blooms with a delicate creamy tone at petal bases. Buds cream‑white with a yellowish tint, opening to matt white. Before fading, flowers turn greenish‑white. Moderate colour retention under normal garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with only a delicately honeyed character detectable at close range in warm, still weather. Not intended as a strongly scented variety; chosen more for visual effect than for perfume in the garden.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip production is low due to very full flowers. Where formed, hips are spherical, about 5–7 mm in diameter, orange‑red in colour, and generally of minor ornamental significance compared with the plentiful flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated medium for resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional protection in high‑pressure seasons. Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, suitable for USDA zone 6b and comparable Irish climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny site with well‑drained soil; avoid waterlogging. Recommended spacing 35–40 cm for edging or mass, 70 cm as a solitary. Suitable for beds, edging and containers; maintain medium care with feeding and light pruning.
Frothy offers compact growth, repeat white flowering and dependable hardiness in an own-root form that matures steadily into a long-lived, easy-care feature, making it a reassuring choice if You want a reliable, attractive mini rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FROTHY – white dwarf-mini rose - McGredy
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Pure white base colour with a delicate creamy tone at the base of the petals.
Closed Bud:
Cream-white to snow-white bud with a slight yellowish tint.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Snow-white petals with a pale creamy gradient on their inner surface.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, matt white surface with outer petals edged in sparkling white.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to greenish-white, the cream tone gradually disappears.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the creamy tone gradually disappears; at full bloom it is uniformly white and before fading it becomes greenish‑white.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its fully double blooms do not attract pollinators because the densely packed petals conceal the stamens, making nectar and pollen inaccessible.
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.
