Ivory petals with a soft butter‑yellow shade at the centre. - dwarf, miniature rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - sweet, berry-scented
– Strong, sweet berry fragrance for pots
– Very full, cup-shaped creamy butter-yellow blooms
– Compact, bushy dwarf habit for small spaces
– Moderate disease resistance in gardens
– Hardy down to –21 °C for reliable flowering Gné speisialta: Hips sometimes turn vivid orange-red in autumn.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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PATRONUS – butter-yellow dwarf mini rose - Alonso
Bring a quietly romantic glow to your garden with PATRONUS, a compact miniature rose that fits beautifully into Irish front gardens and cottage-style borders. Its ivory blooms with a butter-yellow heart appear in generous flushes, filling the air with a surprisingly sweet, berry-like perfume despite the plant’s small size. The bushy, well-branched habit stays neat and compact, making it ideal for edging paths, framing doorways or brightening the view from your window. Dark green, glossy foliage creates an elegant contrast to the soft-coloured flowers, helping the plant look tidy even between flushes. As an own-root rose it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding itself from its own base if ever cut back hard, so your planting feels like a long-term part of the garden. In Ireland’s damp climate it copes steadily with everyday humidity, needing only occasional basic care. In the first year it quietly builds roots, the second year brings stronger shoots, and by the third season it reaches full ornamental value, settling in as a reliable, easy-going garden companion.
PATRONUS in full bloom, showing creamy-white flowers with a soft buttery-yellow centre.
Patronus in freshly opened bloom, with cream-white petals and a soft buttery-yellow centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden path edging
The naturally low, bushy habit keeps a tidy line along paths or driveways without constant clipping. Regular remontant flowering provides soft colour and fragrance right at ankle height, ideal if you like gentle structure with minimal shaping for beginners
Small rose groups near the patio
Plant in groups of three to five for a fuller effect; the compact spread means they do not overwhelm smaller spaces. Own-root growth gives long-lived clumps that can be lightly rejuvenated over time without specialist pruning, suiting gardeners who want reliable displays for families
Container planting on balconies and terraces
Its dwarf size and neat framework work very well in a 40–50 litre container, where the strong fragrance can be enjoyed up close. Deep containers encourage root depth and stability, making care as simple as regular watering and feeding for urbanites
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials
The porcelain tones blend easily with perennials such as ornamental alliums or liatris, creating a relaxed, country feel. Consistent repeat flowering gives a soft, romantic note among seasonal flowers without dominating the border, appealing to lovers of informal gardens for romantics
Low, fragrant feature by the front door
The strong berry-scented perfume is released even from its small blooms, making it perfect by steps or gateways where you pass close by. Compact height keeps sightlines open while still providing a welcoming focal point at nose level for homeowners
Neat edging around lawn corners
The dense, dark green foliage and rounded habit draw a clean line between lawn and beds. Moderate disease resistance means it stays presentable with only basic care, giving structure and definition without the need for intricate clipping or frequent spraying for busy
Coastal and wetter-climate gardens
Bushy, close-to-the-ground growth is less exposed to wind, and its moderate health copes steadily in typical Irish conditions where rain and air moisture are frequent, provided you offer reasonable drainage on heavy soils, giving reassurance in challenging spots for coast-dwellers
Long-term low mini-hedge or boundary marker
Plant at 30–40 cm spacing to form a small, defined hedge that matures gradually. As an own-root rose it can regenerate from the base after hard pruning or winter damage, resulting in a durable, easy-to-maintain living border for planners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Edge Ribbon – run a soft line of PATRONUS along a stone path, interplanting with low catmint or dwarf lavender for a scented, country-style welcome – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts
Porch Pot Trio – group three plants in a single 40–50 litre tub with trailing thyme around the rim to enjoy fragrance and soft colour by your doorway – perfect for small-plot homeowners
Ivory Border Accent – dot PATRONUS between pink floribundas and white hydrangeas to create a gentle colour transition at the front of the bed – suited to lovers of harmonious schemes
Mini Hedge Line – create a low rose hedge defining lawn corners, pairing with evergreen dwarf honeysuckle for year-round structure and summer scent – great for family gardens needing clear shapes
Balcony Scent Corner – place a single, well-fed PATRONUS in a large container beside a chair, underplant with rosemary for extra aroma and texture – ideal for balcony and terrace relaxers
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Miniature dwarf rose marketed as PATRONUS – butter-yellow dwarf mini rose - Alonso, belonging to the Mini - dwarf rose collection; registered cultivar name not published, bred as a consumer garden variety.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Peter G. Jr. Alonso, breeding year around 2005; parentage and introduction details are not documented, but it is offered as a verified, stable garden selection for long-term ornamental use.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy miniature rose reaching about 45–55 cm in height and 35–45 cm spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; maintains a neat, rounded outline in small spaces.
Flower morphology
Very full, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, produced mainly as solitary flowers of small size (0.5–1.5 inches); remontant habit with an abundant second flush providing repeated display across the season.
Colour and phenology
Closed buds show white with a buttery-yellow glow; freshly opened flowers have cream-white outer petals and a soft yellow centre, fading to porcelain white, with a restrained warm tone remaining in full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Notable, strong fragrance with a sweet, berry-like character that is pronounced for a miniature rose; well suited to positions where the blooms can be appreciated at close range in seating or entrance areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is typically low due to the very double flower form; when present, hips are small, spherical, about 7–9 mm in diameter, and coloured orange-red, adding only occasional, modest autumn interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated H7 and USDA zone 6b, tolerating approximately −21 to −18 °C; shows moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic monitoring and occasional protective care in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to small borders, edging, low hedging and containers; spacing 30–60 cm depending on use, with 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for mass planting. Requires medium maintenance with periodic pest and disease checks.
PATRONUS – butter-yellow dwarf mini rose - Alonso offers compact, fragrant flowering, neat structure in small spaces and the long-term resilience of an own-root plant, making it a dependable choice if you would like a gentle, low-maintenance rose to enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PATRONUS – butter-yellow dwarf mini rose - Alonso
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the cream‑white flower with a buttery‑yellow centre gradually fades to porcelain white, the yellow tone receding.
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.
