Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams Rose

Top Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
• Use a good compost or manure when planting
• Feed your roses to help them bloom
• Give them enough space to grow

Flower Details

Colour: Soft apricot to peach blooms with a warm, pastel tone
Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance
Bloom Shape: Fully double blooms with a classic, high-centred form
Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from early summer through autumn
Size of Blooms: Medium to large (approximately 8–10 cm across)

Plant Characteristics

Height: ~40–60 cm (1.3–2 ft)
Spread: ~45–60 cm (1.5–2 ft)
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and low-growing—ideal as a patio or container rose
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with good overall health and fair disease resistance

Growing Conditions

Climate Suitability: Hardy in temperate climates; can be overwintered in containers
Position: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil:

• Fertile, well-drained soil with good organic content

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering:

• Water deeply during dry spells

• Keep foliage dry to prevent fungal diseases

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:

• Prune lightly in early spring (late February to early March)

• Remove dead or weak growth and shape to maintain compact habit

Feeding:

• Apply balanced rose fertiliser in early spring

• Use a high-potash fertiliser after the first flush for continued blooms

Mulching:

• Mulch in spring with well-rotted compost or bark

• Helps retain moisture and reduce weed growth

Pest & Disease Resistance

• Generally good resistance to common rose problems

• Maintain air flow and monitor regularly

• Treat early if signs of black spot, aphids, or mildew appear

Garden Use

• Ideal for patio containers, small borders, and front-of-border planting

• Suitable for balconies, terraces, and formal edging

• Lovely as a gift rose for special occasions

• Combines well with lavender, dwarf salvia, or alyssum for soft colour harmony

• Perfect for both formal and informal garden styles where space is limited

If you're thinking of purchasing Sweet Dreams Rose then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.