Fond Memories

Mini - dwarf rose

Kirfelix – Gordon Wilson Kirkham

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, dense growth for small spaces
– Strongly repeat-flowering over the season
– Attractive peach to cream colour changes
– Glossy dark foliage enhances flower display
– Hardy to RHS H7, reliable in cold winters
– Special feature: Ideal for patio and container impulse purchases, giving instant colour in tight spaces.

Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,34 £

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Fond Memories Mini - dwarf rose KIRfelix – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Compact tray-rooted own-root cuttings of Fond Memories Mini - dwarf rose KIRfelix provide a stable base for container and patio production where impulse-driven, small-footprint colour is required across nursery and retail networks. The dense, glossy foliage, rosette-form flowers and strongly repeat-flowering habit support instant yet lasting displays in 1.5–2 L lines, with scope for stepped-up volumes for urban projects and edging schemes. Own-root material underpins long-term renewal and predictable cropping cycles, giving homogeneous stands, low replacement and reliable capacity planning for thematic rose gardens and collection beds, well aligned to cooler UK districts where winter robustness in exposed nursery plots is important. Developed as 3–6‑month‑old rooted cuttings, this propagation base fits multi-year scheduling, with roots establishing in year one, framework building in year two and full ornamental value consolidating from year three, while allowing flexible onward routing into high-turnover wholesale assortments.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
High-density 1.5–2 L patio container lines	The compact, dense bush habit with 30–40 cm height and 25–35 cm spread fits tightly spaced 1.5–2 L production, giving uniform benches and efficient transport loading. Strong repeat flowering and small rosette clusters deliver the “instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space” positioning that patio and container assortments need. As tray-grown, own-root cuttings, plants integrate easily into compact container–patio product routes, supporting predictable volumes for impulse-focused garden centre retail; suitable for professional-retail chains.
Edging and low bedding schemes in public or private projects	Miniature stature and dense foliage generate a neat edging line that can be block-planted from own-root material to give homogeneous, easy-to-replace fronts in beds and borders. Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance keep care manageable while still allowing project managers to plan regular plant protection where required. Compact container production in 1.5–2 L pots simplifies handling for landscapers supplying urban green space edging and thematic rose garden perimeters in the UK; ideal for landscape-contract channels.
Urban green space container schemes and parklets	The combination of compact growth and plentiful second bloom supports frequent refresh of colour in constrained urban sites, where repeat flowering is more important than individual flower size. Own-root propagation provides long lifespan and regeneration after pruning, reducing replacement rates in planters and parklets. Routing via compact patio containers ensures easy logistics, aligning with UK municipal and institutional demand for robust, winter-hardy mini roses in public-realm containers and small beds; aligned with public-sector suppliers.
Collection and thematic rose garden plantings	Miniature, clearly defined growth and distinctive peach-to-cream colour shifts make this cultivar a useful component in thematic and collector beds, where visual differentiation matters. Verified cultivar authenticity and premium bronze quality rating support reliable labelling and long-term stock maintenance. Own-root NEONATAL material suits gene-bank style stands and curated rose collections, providing a renewable base for nurseries maintaining specialist ranges for show gardens and dedicated rose collections; attractive to collection-driven nurseries.
Impulse-focused retail container programmes	The small, rosette, cluster-flowered peach blooms, which hold colour well and then fade attractively, deliver the “impulse focus” and visual impact needed on retail benches. Compact, dense bushes in 1.5–2 L pots can be turned quickly through container–patio product paths, keeping benches refreshed through the season. Own-root predictability and medium maintenance needs simplify batch planning for garden centres aiming for continuous mini-rose presence across the UK market; suitable for garden-centre programmes.
Pollinator-accent mini rose displays	Semi-double flowers with 17–25 petals offer moderate pollinator appeal, allowing growers to position this cultivar within mixed “ornamental plus ecology” ranges, even where accessibility to nectar is not maximal. Compact patio production from rooted cuttings allows dense, small-scale groupings to highlight movement and biodiversity messages. This fits container-led offers for urban green space and patio schemes that combine colour with moderate pollinator-friendly value; targeted at eco-aware portfolios.
Cold-climate nursery and northern UK distribution	With hardiness rated to -23–-21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3), this cultivar supports production in cooler UK nurseries where overwintering risk is a concern, while still delivering reliable spring re-start in compact containers. Own-root stands aid regeneration after winter pruning and potential weather damage, helping to stabilise capacity. This level of winter robustness is advantageous for networks supplying northern regions and exposed sites where reliable cold tolerance in mini roses helps maintain consistent supply; ideal for UK-regional wholesalers.
Stepped-up larger container specimens for feature points	Although optimised for 1.5–2 L, the compact, bushy structure and strong repeat flowering adapt well to stepping up into larger patio containers (40–50 L) for focal points in terraces and public entrances. Own-root vigour allows year-on-year regeneration and shaping without graft union constraints, useful for long-term kept containers in institutional settings. Propagation via NEONATAL rooted cuttings ensures consistent starting material for nurseries building a tiered size offer for retail and project-based channels; supporting integrator-supply models.

Finished-product ideas

Compact Patio 2 L Line – Own-root mini bushes in 1.5–2 L pots highlight compact habit and repeat flowering for impulse-driven patio sales, using container–patio routing to support high-turnover retail displays – garden centre and nursery benches.
Urban Edge Tray Packs – Multiple 1.5–2 L units grouped on trolleys for edging and small bed use, leveraging uniform compact structure and medium maintenance needs for quick planting – landscape contractors and municipal buyers.
Mini Rose Collection Series – Branded collection including this cultivar as the peach-toned miniature, using verified authenticity and distinctive colour change to support thematic and show garden concepts – specialist nurseries and collection projects.
Pollinator Accent Containers – Semi-double, moderately pollinator-friendly clusters in 2 L patio pots, marketed as ornamental focus with ecological accent, supported by repeat flowering for season-long interest – eco-oriented retail and urban projects.
Feature Patio Tubs 40–50 L – Stepped-up own-root specimens in 40–50 L containers, using compact density and regenerative capacity for long-lived focal displays at entrances and terraces – institutional, hospitality and premium retail clients.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Miniature rose cultivar Fond Memories Mini - dwarf rose KIRfelix, commercial type dwarf miniature rose, collection Mini - dwarf rose, registered name KIRfelix, with meaning linked to affectionate, pleasant memories.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Gordon Wilson Kirkham in the United Kingdom, breeding year 1999; parentage unknown, breeding institution and initial distributor information limited to C & K Jones as the first UK distributor.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, dense bush reaching about 30–40 cm in height and 25–35 cm spread, slightly thorny, with glossy dark green, dense foliage forming a neat small shrub ideal for containers and edging uses.
Flower morphology	Semi-double rosette flowers with approximately 17–25 petals, small bloom size around 0.5–1.5 inches, cluster-flowered with strong repeat blooming and a plentiful second display under suitable management.
Colour data and phenology	Peach-toned flowers with ginger-orange outer petals and lemon-yellow centres, fading through peach-pink to creamy shades; very good colour retention, with notable, attractive colour transitions during ageing and sun exposure.
Fragrance and aroma	Delicate, sweet-scented character with very weak intensity, fragrance generally barely noticeable in practical use, so value is focused on visual effect rather than scent-led positioning in finished products.
Hip characteristics	Hip formation expected to be minimal; where present, small spherical orange-red hips approximately 5–7 mm in diameter, not a primary ornamental or production driver for most container or bedding applications.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate disease resistance with medium susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional protection; hardy to approximately -23 to -21 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6a classifications.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to containers, patios, edging, flower beds and urban green spaces, medium maintenance level, compact dense bush release form, recommended for compact container–patio product paths in 1.5–2 L pots.

Fond Memories Mini - dwarf rose KIRfelix offers compact, repeat-flowering structure and reliable winter hardiness on a regenerative own-root base, helping nurseries build predictable, low-replacement container ranges; please contact us to align capacity and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: FOND MEMORIES – apricot dwarf-mini rose - Kirkham

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:21.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [990] 20-242 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The phrase "Kedves emlékek" refers to pleasant, affectionate memories.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: KIRfelix

Original Trade Name: Fond Memories

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Fond Memories Mini - dwarf rose KIRfelix

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Miniature

Commercial Type: dwarf, miniature rose

Commercial Group: Mini - dwarf rose

Exhibition Category: container-grown; small shrub; miniature rose

Collection: Mini - dwarf rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: C & K Jones (United Kingdom)

Introduction Year: Data not available

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Gordon Wilson Kirkham

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1999

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1-1.3ft (30-40 cm)

Spread: 0.8-1.1ft (25-35 cm)

Growth Habit: compact

Foliage: This variety has dense foliage, with leaves that are glossy and dark green in colour.

Prickliness: slightly thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Spent flowers should be deadheaded to encourage continuous flowering.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning ability is probably moderate.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 17-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double-flowered

Flower Shape: rosette

Flower Size: S (0,5-1,5 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: ab RHS code: 24A, 14B

Repeat Flowering: It is strongly repeat-flowering, with a plentiful second bloom.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: peach

Flower Colour Description: The outer surface of the petals is ginger‑orange with a subtle peachy tint.

Closed Bud: Deep, warm orange-brown tones with a soft yellowish sheen at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals are a vivid peach‑orange shade, with a radiant lemon‑yellow centre.

Full Bloom: The petals fade to a pastel peach-pink, with a pale creamy-yellow glow in the centre.

Before Fading: Fades to an almost creamy colour with a subtle pink edge.

Colour Fading Description: The flowers lighten with age and in strong sunlight, shifting from ginger-orange to a pale peachy-cream colour.

Colour Retention Level: very good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: delicate, sweet-scented

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.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: moderately pollinator-friendly

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-7 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be minimal; occasionally spherical, orange-red hips 5–7 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -23–-21 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6a

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Compact container – patio finished product

Recommended target pot: 1.5–2 L

Release form: Compact, dense bush

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: container, patio, edging, flower bed, urban green space

Comments

Positioning: Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

Target customer/channel: Retail (garden center, nursery)

Main value proposition: Impulse focus, container growing

FOND MEMORIES – apricot dwarf-mini rose - Kirkham

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

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Wholesale of cuttings

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)