Little Sunset ®

Lilliputs®

KORlutmag – W. Kordes & Sons

Warm, vivid golden-yellow base colour with a delicate orange-red edging. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - scent description not available

– Vivid golden‑yellow blooms with red edging.
– Compact dwarf habit for pots and patios.
– Very good resistance to major rose diseases.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Glossy dark green foliage, sparsely thorned stems.
– Special feature: Medal-winning mini rose, ideal for eye-catching small-space displays.

Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

29,63 £

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Little Sunset® Lilliputs® KORlutmag – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material

Miniature own-root Little Sunset® provides a compact, dwarf solution for professional producers needing reliable, impulse-driven patio colour in a small footprint, with a compact upright habit ideal for 1.5–2 L programmes and dense bench layouts. The cultivar’s remontant flowering and low-maintenance, resistant foliage help secure predictable turnover in container and border lines, while its show-grade awarded colour combination supports themed collections and branded ranges. Own-root propagation offers durable stands and straightforward renewal under production pressure, fitting nursery and integrator workflows that must perform reliably in cooler UK regions with consistent winter and wind tolerance. From Year 1 root establishment through Year 2 structural build to full ornamental value in Year 3, the NEONATAL format supports planned scaling for thematic rose gardens and retail-focused container concepts built on a patio and border positioning with strong visual impact.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
High-density mini patio container production (1.5–2 L)	The compact miniature habit with 35–45 cm height and 25–35 cm spread supports tight spacing and efficient trolley loading in a 1.5–2 L compact container–patio route. Own-root material builds homogeneous batches with low replacement risk, reducing grading time. This fits impulse-focused, high-turnover retail benches where uniformity and quick colour-up are key for garden centre container programmes serving retail garden centre channels – nursery and garden-centre supply
Edging and low border modules for project supply	The dwarf, upright structure with dense, glossy foliage allows growers to develop edging or low-border units that read clearly in public or private schemes without shading neighbouring plants. NEONATAL own-root stock provides long-lived, renewable planting units suitable for repeat project specifications. This aligns with compact container–patio product routes positioned as reliable edging colour for municipal and institutional beds – public-realm project suppliers
Colour-collection lines and Lilliputs® concept ranges	The distinctive golden-yellow and red-edged flowers, stabilised by good colour retention, lend themselves to branded Lilliputs® or mini-collection concepts. Using tray-grown own-root cuttings, you can synchronise multiple cultivars to one 1.5–2 L timing, simplifying label and POS planning. This supports thematic rose gardens and collection-style retail blocks where range depth and visual separation underpin the impulse value promise – collection-focused nurseries
Low-intervention retail-ready mini rose offers	Low maintenance requirements, combined with resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, lower spray and supervision needs in production and at retail holding points. In compact container–patio formats, this simplifies stock management for chains demanding predictable, low-complaint SKUs. This underpins a positioning where stable quality and reduced aftercare back up the impulse container proposition – volume retail partners
Remontant impulse items for extended bench presence	Plentiful repeat flowering with a strong second flush allows extended sales windows from a single production batch, reducing the need for multiple sowing or sticking waves. In a 1.5–2 L compact route, benches can retain visual impact for longer between replenishments, easing logistics on nationwide, island routes in the UK. This is valuable for garden centres and nurseries that market mini roses as long-lasting patio colour – regional distribution nurseries
Climate-resilient mini rose lines for colder regions	With hardiness down to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b), Little Sunset® is adaptable to cooler UK and northern European nursery locations, stabilising overwintered stock plans. Own-root plants regenerate reliably after stress, supporting multi-year container or field blocks. This suits compact container–patio products that must overwinter safely before spring release in thematic rose and show garden collections – cold-region producers
Show- and award-referenced mini rose SKUs	Gold, bronze and silver medals from European and international trials provide third-party backing for colour and garden performance, which can be used to support labelling and trade communication. When built into compact patio containers, this enhances differentiation versus generic mini roses. It fits curated ranges for specialist nurseries and show-garden oriented assortments where proven merit strengthens the container-based impulse offer – specialist rose nurseries
Own-root mother blocks and longer-cycle container production	The own-root format supports long lifespan and stable regrowth, making Little Sunset® suitable for mother blocks or longer-cycle container crops, including step-up to larger patio tubs (40–50 L and above) where a dense, low canopy is desired. This enables predictable cutting harvest and stock continuity for nursery networks serving thematic rose gardens and container patio markets – integrator and network growers

Finished-product ideas

1.5–2 L impulse patio mini rose – compact, upright plants with dense foliage and repeat flowering, grown from NEONATAL material for quick bench turnover and low-maintenance handling – retail garden centres and DIY chains
Edging tray modules for borders – tightly spaced 1.5–2 L units selected for hardiness and disease resistance, designed for quick installation as edging or low borders – public-realm and landscape project contractors
Awarded Lilliputs® colour collection – multi-cultivar mini rose assortment featuring Little Sunset® as the yellow-red component, synchronised in compact containers for cohesive branding – specialist nurseries and mail-order partners
Overwintered cold-climate patio line – hardy own-root stock overwintered in nursery beds, then stepped into 2 L patio containers for robust early-season colour offers – northern-region producers and regional distributors
Mini rose mother-plant block – own-root Little Sunset® maintained in field or large 40–50 L containers to supply uniform cuttings for internal propagation flows – integrator systems and multi-site nursery groups

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Miniature, dwarf mini rose in the Lilliputs® Collection, registered as KORlutmag, marketed as Little Sunset® Lilliputs®. American Rose Society exhibition name Little Sunset®; authenticity verified 03.08.2025.
Origin and breeding	Bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unknown seedling × ‘KORhitom’; bred 1998, registered and introduced 2007 by W. Kordes’ Söhne, with ongoing professional distribution for nursery use.
Awards and recognition	Gold medal Baden‑bei‑Wien 2009, bronze medal Baden‑Baden 2008, bronze medal Tokyo International Rose Competition 2008, silver medal National Rose Trial Garden of Australia 2012, supporting professional credibility.
Growth and structural characteristics	Dwarf, upright mini shrub reaching about 35–45 cm high and 25–35 cm wide, compact and dense with dark green, glossy foliage; sparsely thorned shoots and medium self-cleaning performance of spent flowers under production.
Flower morphology	Small, double, cup-shaped blooms (0.5–1.5 in) carried in clusters, with approximately 26–39 petals. Remontant flowering habit delivers plentiful repeat flushes, including a strong second flowering period under good culture.
Colour data and phenology	Warm golden-yellow base with delicate orange-red edging; buds lemon-yellow with orange-red tips, intensifying to sun-yellow with red edges, then fading to cream with pink margins; ARS YB, RHS 14B–14A; colour holds best in cooler weather.
Fragrance and aroma	Primarily ornamental mini rose where colour and form dominate; fragrance data limited, with very weak, barely perceptible scent and flower structure that is visually appealing but only modestly useful for pollinator-orientated plantings.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips about 5–7 mm in diameter; hips are not a major ornamental feature and generally secondary to the continuous flowering display in most production and planting scenarios.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Good overall disease resistance, with reported resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to around -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b), suitable for colder nursery regions and overwintered stock strategies.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for container, patio, flowerbed, border and park plantings. Compact, dense bush release form suits 1.5–2 L pots. Maintenance requirement low, benefiting low-input nursery regimes and retail channels needing resilient mini roses.

Little Sunset® Lilliputs® KORlutmag combines compact habit, strong disease resistance and reliable hardiness in an own-root form that supports predictable, regenerative stands; please contact us to coordinate propagation volumes and delivery scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: LITTLE SUNSET ® – yellow dwarf-mini rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:03.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [763] 20-235 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "Kis naplemente" refers to the flowers' colouring: yellow with a red edge.

Cultivar Synonym: The Jack Duckworth Rose

Registered Cultivar Name: KORlutmag

Original Trade Name: Little Sunset®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Little Sunset ® Lilliputs® KORlutmag

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Little Sunset®

Rose Group: Miniature

Commercial Type: dwarf, mini rose

Commercial Group: Mini - dwarf rose

Exhibition Category: mini shrub rose; container-grown and edging plant; not recommended for cutting

Collection: Lilliputs®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 2007

Registration Year: 2007

Breeder: W. Kordes & Sons

Breeding Company / Institution: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Sparrieshoop, Germany)

Breeding Year: Germany, 1998

Parentage: unknown seedling × ‘KORhitom’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Baden‑bei‑Wien – Gold medal (2009); Baden‑Baden – Bronze medal (2008); Tokyo International Rose Competition – Bronze medal (2008); National Rose Trial Garden of Australia – Silver medal (2012)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.1-1.5ft (35-45 cm)

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

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Some spent blooms fall off naturally, but occasional removal is beneficial.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning medium

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

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

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: YB RHS code: 14B, 14A

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow

Flower Colour Description: Warm, vivid golden-yellow base colour with a delicate orange-red edging.

Closed Bud: Full lemon-yellow bud with its tip and edges tinged with orange-red.

Newly Opened Flower: A radiant sun-yellow in the centre is complemented by a soft orange tone that gently shades to red at the outer petal edges.

Full Bloom: Uniform golden yellow with a bright scarlet-red edge.

Before Fading: The yellow fades to a creamy colour, the edge softly transitions from orange‑red to a pinkish hue.

Colour Fading Description: As the blooms open, the golden-yellow gradually fades to cream, while the edge shifts from scarlet red to pink; colour retention is better in cool weather.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely perceptible scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Flowers with 40+ petals are very double and only weakly attractive to pollinators, as the flower form (simple/semi‑double/double) and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Highly ornamental; the flower shape is not very favourable to pollinators.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-7 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, spherical red rose hips, 5–7 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in warm conditions but requires regular watering during prolonged dry spells.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

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 low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.

Primary Uses: container, patio, flowerbed, border, park

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

LITTLE SUNSET ® – yellow dwarf-mini rose - Kordes

Warm, vivid golden-yellow base colour with a delicate orange-red edging. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - scent description not available

Online rose purchase - yellow - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - Little Sunset ® - dwarf, mini rose - (1.1-1.5ft (35-45 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered Height: 1.1-1.5ft (35-45 cm) Flower shape: cup-shaped Winter hardiness: 6b yellow - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) dwarf, mini rose - Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) - Height: 1.1-1.5ft (35-45 cm) Height: 1.1-1.5ft (35-45 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Little Sunset ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver W. Kordes & Sons

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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)