Patio / Polyantha / Shrub; Ruffle Roses seriesGerrit Pieter Ilsink; Interplant Roses BV, 2002Apricot and orange

Ruffles Dream

Peach-apricot with a pink tint and strongly ruffled petal edges like lace; the most popular variety of the Ruffle Roses Interplant series; 🇳🇱 the Dutch house Interplant — the leader of the Ruffle-series; a companion to Ruffles Passion (carmine-pink).

The most popular variety in Interplant's Ruffle Roses series

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Repeat-flowering from June to October. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Use

Patio / border

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6b. Central/South with light cover.

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Plant size

40–60 × 25–40 cm

Habit: Low, compact, upright
Dimensions: 40–60 cm tall × 25–40 cm wide — a low, compact bush for patios and borders
Support: Not needed — self-supporting
Shoots: Short, flexible
Branching: Well branched with dense foliage

Flower

8–10 cm

Bud shape: Round, darker apricot
Open flower: Strongly ruffled/lacy: 8–10 cm, with characteristic “cut” petal edges
Centre: Dense, with hidden stamens
Fullness: 17–25 petals (semi-double/double)
Flower carriage: In small clusters

Fragrance

Light; barely perceptible

Light, barely perceptible — the series is focused on form.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Good 4/5 against the main fungal diseases.

Sun

Full sun

Thorns

Few

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Few thorns — typical of modern Interplant varieties.

Foliage

Dense, dark green, glossy, sturdy and shiny — a special trait of the Ruffle Roses series.

Other names

Raffles Dream

All characteristics in a table

Group: Patio / Polyantha / Shrub; Ruffle Roses series
Breeder: Gerrit Pieter Ilsink; Interplant Roses BV, Netherlands, 2002
Bud shape: Round, darker apricot
Open flower: Strongly ruffled/lacy: 8–10 cm, with characteristic “cut” petal edges
Centre: Dense, with hidden stamens
Colour: Peach-apricot with a pink tint on the outer petals; the centre is a darker apricot that lightens as the flower opens. A soft pastel gradient
Fullness: 17–25 petals (semi-double/double)
Flower carriage: In small clusters
Flowering: Repeat-flowering from June to October
Fragrance: Light, barely perceptible — the series is focused on form
Hips: Not documented — usually cut
Habit: Low, compact, upright
Branching: Well branched with dense foliage
Shoots: Short, flexible
Thorns: Few thorns — typical of modern Interplant varieties.
Dimensions: 40–60 cm tall × 25–40 cm wide — a low, compact bush for patios and borders
Support: Not needed — self-supporting
Foliage: Dense, dark green, glossy, sturdy and shiny — a special trait of the Ruffle Roses series
Resistance: Good 4/5 against the main fungal diseases
Variations of the variety: Code INTerdreru. Synonym: Raffles Dream (less common). Breeder: Gerrit Pieter Ilsink for Interplant Roses BV (the Netherlands). Bred 2002, on the market 2004–2005. Parentage not published. One of the top varieties of the Ruffle Roses series: Ruffles Passion, Ruffles Splendor, Ruffles Magic, Sparkling Ruffles, Romantic Ruffles, Mystique Ruffles

Colour scheme

Peach and apricot with a pink tint on the outer petals; the centre is a darker apricot that lightens as the flower opens. A soft pastel gradient

Rose neighbours

Ruffles Passioncarmine-pink

Peach Avalanche+light peach

Notting Hillsoft pink

Blue for Yousmoky purple · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Lady's mantlelime-green

Stachys (lamb's ears)silver

Sedum (stonecrop)pink

Neighbouring roses

Ruffle Roses series + peach colour family:

Ruffles Passion Peach Avalanche+Notting Hill Blue for You

Perennial companions

Classic cottage / container palette:

lavenderlady's mantleStachys (lamb's ears)sedum (stonecrop)

Availability worldwide

The most popular variety in the Ruffle Roses series:

🇳🇱 Netherlands: high · Interplant home country
🇪🇺 Europe: high · through Interplant
🇺🇸 USA: moderate
🇺🇦 Ukraine: moderate · through Interplant distributors

More about the variety

Hips: Not documented — usually cut
Variations of the variety: Code INTerdreru. Synonym: Raffles Dream (less common). Breeder: Gerrit Pieter Ilsink for Interplant Roses BV (the Netherlands). Bred 2002, on the market 2004–2005. Parentage not published. One of the top varieties of the Ruffle Roses series: Ruffles Passion, Ruffles Splendor, Ruffles Magic, Sparkling Ruffles, Romantic Ruffles, Mystique Ruffles

How to grow

Where to plant. In containers on terraces and balconies; at the front of low borders (40–60 cm tall); as an accent in pastel cottage-style compositions; ideal for a Ruffle Roses collection together with Ruffles Passion and Ruffles Splendor.

Climate. Central/South Ukraine with light winter cover (USDA 6b); copes well with summer heat.

Care. Full sun; good disease resistance; feed 2× per season; prune ⅓ in spring.

About the name

Name. “Ruffles Dream” = “ruffled dreams” / “lace of dreams”, for the unique ruffled texture of the petals (ruffle = frill, flounce) and its dreamy pastel colour. The Ruffle Roses series: Ruffles Passion, Ruffles Splendor, Ruffles Magic, Sparkling Ruffles, Romantic Ruffles, Mystique Ruffles, Ruffles Queen.

Breeding. Bred by Gerrit Pieter Ilsink at the house of Interplant Roses BV (the Netherlands), the leading Dutch breeder of the Ruffle Roses series. Code INTerdreru. Bred in 2002, on the market in 2004–2005. Parentage not published. The Ruffle Roses series is the result of a 25-year breeding programme by Interplant.

Significance. The most popular variety of the Ruffle Roses series. The unique ruffled/lacy petal form is the basic feature of the whole series. Dense dark-green glossy foliage — a special trait, rare for patio and miniature varieties. A “Persona-favorite” in HMF-polls. No major official awards (AARS and ADR not awarded). A niche choice for collectors of varieties with an unusual petal form.

Frequently asked questions about Ruffles Dream

Does Ruffles Dream need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Central/South with light cover.

How many times a season does Ruffles Dream flower?

Repeat-flowering from June to October.

How big does Ruffles Dream grow?

40–60 cm tall, 25–40 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Ruffles Dream?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Sturdy glossy foliage; good against fungal diseases.

How much sun does Ruffles Dream need?

Sun; full sun.

What does Ruffles Dream smell like?