The flower is brilliantly pure with a uniform white tone. - dwarf, mini rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Brilliant, pure white pompon blooms
– Very good colour retention in strong sun
– Reliable hardiness to around –20 °C
– Special feature: Miniature rose ideal for containers and terraces.
Future-proof garden concept – Neat composition
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,30 £
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BIANCO™ – white dwarf mini rose - Cocker
Compact patio beds and charming border edges suit BIANCO™ perfectly, with its bushy, balanced habit and crisp, pure-white blooms that stay clean and neat for months. This own-root mini rose settles steadily and lives long, forming a durable, low-growing structure that copes reliably with blustery, rain-laden coastal weather when planted in well-drained soil. You simply give it sun, regular moisture and a little feed, and it will quietly get on with the job, flowering in tidy clusters ideal for small front gardens and containers. Over time the roots establish, the top growth fills out and by the third season the plant shows its full ornamental potential as a precise, repeat-flowering miniature feature that keeps your garden looking well cared-for with very little fuss.
Bianco™ in freshly opened bloom, showing crystal-white petals.
Bianco™ shows a small, double white bloom in miniature size.
Bianco™ in full bloom, showing its pure white pompon-shaped flowers.
Closed bud of Bianco™ in milky white.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden edging
The compact 40–60 cm height and bushy habit make BIANCO™ ideal for defining paths or drives without overwhelming a small front plot. Regular clusters of white flowers give a smart, orderly impression that fits classic British streetscapes and remains manageable for beginners.
Patio pots and large containers
This dwarf rose performs well in containers when given a quality compost and a pot of at least 40–50 litres. Its modest size, rounded form and plentiful small blooms provide long-season colour on terraces and balconies while staying easy to water and prune for busy-owners.
Small mixed cottage beds
The neat mound and fine-scale white flowers combine beautifully with herbs and low perennials, helping you create a cottage feel without plants sprawling over each other. It is simple to integrate into existing beds and keeps borders looking tidy for style-conscious.
Low formal borders around the house
Planted at the recommended spacings, BIANCO™ forms a low, continuous line that reads as a refined, mini-hedge. Its evenly repeated, pure-white pompon blooms reinforce a clean, architectural look that will suit front-of-house planting and entrances for homeowners.
Reliable long-term garden framework
As an own-root rose, BIANCO™ develops a stable bush from its own wood, giving you a consistent shape year after year without worrying about rootstock suckers. This long-lived structure makes it a sound, future-proof element in small family gardens for planners.
Weather-resilient coastal and exposed sites
The sturdy, low growth and medium-dense foliage stand up well to rain and wind, provided the soil is reasonably drained, so it keeps its composure where taller roses might rock or snap in frequent storms typical of many British coastal areas for coast-gardeners.
Low-input, easy-care rose areas
Medium maintenance needs and good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew mean there is no complex care routine; normal feeding, watering and a simple annual prune are usually enough to keep plants healthy and flowering well for time-poor.
Step-by-step developing family garden
Perfect where you want steady progress rather than instant formality: first the roots secure the plant, then the shoots thicken, and after a couple of seasons you enjoy the full, polished display. This gradual, dependable build-up gives confidence to learners.
Styling ideas
Pathway-ribbon – line both sides of a front path with BIANCO™ at regular intervals for a crisp, white edging that signals order and care – ideal for owners wanting a smart but low-growing welcome.
Herb-partner – weave plants between dwarf oregano and spearmint for a scented, textural mix where the pure white flowers pop against aromatic foliage – suited to cottage-style gardeners who like informal structure.
Courtyard-pot – use one rose in a 40–50 litre clay pot with gravel mulch for a compact patio focal point that is easy to water and trim – perfect for balcony and terrace users with limited space.
Mini-parterre – create small geometric beds edged with BIANCO™ and filled with silver or grey-foliage perennials for a formal yet manageable layout – appealing to those who enjoy classic order without complex upkeep.
Family-window – plant a narrow strip below front windows, repeating BIANCO™ along the length for a continuous white band that stays below the sill – great for families wanting neat, child-friendly planting near the house.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Miniature rose, commercial type dwarf mini; registered as COCblanco, marketed as BIANCO™ Mini - dwarf rose COCblanco, ARS exhibition name ‘Bianco’, miniature (patio) exhibition category.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Anne G. Cocker at James Cocker & Sons Nursery, Aberdeen, Scotland from Darling Flame × Jack Frost; introduced and registered in the United Kingdom in 1983.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact bushy shrub 40–60 cm high and wide with moderately dense, slightly glossy medium green foliage (RHS 139B) and moderate prickliness; ideal for tight spaces and low, structured planting.
Flower morphology
Strongly double, pompon to ball-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced mainly in clusters on short stems; small flower size (0.5–1.5 in) but carried in good numbers with repeat-flowering habit.
Colour data and phenology
Crystal to snow-white flowers (ARS w, RHS 155C outer, 155D inner); buds milky white, colour fading only slightly creamy so overall effect remains pure and bright through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; bred primarily for clean colour and compact habit rather than perfume, making it suitable where fragrance is not essential or where scented companions will provide aroma instead.
Hip characteristics
Hip set generally poor because of the densely double flowers; where hips do form they are small globose spheres, 5–7 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS 40A), of minor ornamental significance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); regular watering needed in dry spells, good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, medium susceptibility to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions for flowering; suitable for beds, borders, containers and terraces. Plant at 30–55 cm spacing depending on use, around 8–9 plants/m² for mass effect; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection.
BIANCO™ offers compact white flower clusters, easy-care performance and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice if you want a neat, enduring rose with minimal demands.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BIANCO™ – white dwarf mini rose - Cocker
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double, pompon-shaped flowers therefore attract pollinators poorly, as the double flower form and limited accessibility of the stamens reduce their appeal to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its full, pompon-like blooms partially hide the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.