CHICA FLOWER CIRCUS® – coral-red dwarf-mini rose – KORfloci18
Compact own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of CHICA FLOWER CIRCUS® offers a dense, uniformly branching bush ideal for container-focused propagation programmes where balcony, edging and patio concepts are central. Its dwarf floribunda / patio habit with glossy, dark-green foliage supports visually full, small-footprint plantings, while repeat, cluster-flowering in vivid coral-red clusters delivers an instant, impulse-ready look in 1.5–2 L pots. The variety’s H7-rated winter hardiness (hardiness) helps nurseries underpin reliable UK-wide supply, including cooler regions with strong wind tolerance in exposed sites. Own-root production provides long-term stability for nursery stock: predictable regrowth, minimal varietal shift and a solid base for collection or private-label ranges. The ornamental value develops progressively—roots establishing in year one, structural shoot system in year two, and full flowering and foliage expression from year three—supporting phased capacity planning. Good colour retention ensures that finished product holds its coral-red appeal through the sales window, while moderate care needs and defined disease profile make it a manageable, high-turnover wholesale option for container-led, retail-directed production.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Coral Patio 2L – 1.5–2 L compact patio rose line emphasising dwarf, dense growth and repeat clusters, optimised for impulse-focused, colour-led retail benches – target audience/channel: garden centre container tables.
- Balcony Edge Mix – mixed-colour balcony and edging range using this compact, hardy cultivar as the coral-red component, grown on from NEONATAL beds into uniform 2 L pots – target audience/channel: nursery-led balcony programmes.
- Mini Border Strip – edging concept supplied as tightly branched, repeat-flowering units in 2 L containers, positioned for fast establishment in show and thematic gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm and project suppliers.
- Hardy Mini Collection – curated mini / dwarf assortment where this H7-hardy, coral-red cultivar anchors the red segment, propagated on own roots for long-term stock stability – target audience/channel: nurseries building private-label collections.
- Coral Focus Feature – small-footprint, high-impact feature pots (2–5 L, scaling up to 40–50 L for focal containers) leveraging dense foliage and cluster-flowering – target audience/channel: landscapers and institutional projects requiring hardy container colour.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda/patio mini-dwarf rose marketed as CHICA FLOWER CIRCUS®; registered as KORfloci18, with ARS exhibition name Chica Veranda; part of the Flower Circus® collection for compact uses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany and introduced in 2007; parentage is unknown; developed and initially distributed by W. Kordes’ Söhne for compact, container-capable ornamental use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, dense bush form, 80–100 cm high with 50–70 cm spread; moderately thorny shoots with dark green, glossy foliage (RHS 137A); own-root propagation supports uniform, stable structural performance in production. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped flowers with 40+ petals, borne in clusters on floribunda-type inflorescences; large-flowered for its class (2.75–3.95 in), with good repeat flowering and abundant second flush for strong display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Base colour vivid coral red with subtle orange tone; outer petals RHS 46A, inner 40B; good colour retention with moderate fading to salmon-red margins toward senescence; maintains medium-strong coral-red impact in bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; scentless rose type intended primarily for visual ornamental value rather than perfumery or sensory planting; very double flowers also reduce relevance for pollinator-oriented schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms small, spherical hips 5–7 mm in diameter; orange-red (RHS 40A) when developed; hips are present but not the primary ornamental feature, and generally secondary in container and edging applications. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance with medium sensitivity to powdery mildew and black spot and rust susceptible; H7 hardy, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b; tolerates heat but needs regular watering during extended drought periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, containers, balconies and edging; release as a compact, dense bush in 1.5–2 L pots; maintenance moderate, with plant protection advised in extremely humid conditions to sustain premium presentation. |
CHICA FLOWER CIRCUS® as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material combines compact dwarf structure, vivid coral-red cluster flowering and reliable hardiness on an own-root base that supports predictable, regenerative long-term stock; please contact us to coordinate volumes and scheduling.
