Lupo® NektarGarten® KORdwarul – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation material
As a compact miniature rose with award-winning performance, Lupo® fits efficiently into UK nursery and integrator systems that require predictable, high-volume own-root propagation material for container routes and patio ranges; its compact habit, upright structure and dense, glossy foliage support homogeneous batches in 1.5–2 L lines, while the good remontant repeat flowering and vivid crimson colour deliver the “instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space” positioning sought by retail programmes. On own roots, Lupo® offers long-term stability for cultivar maintenance beds and collection plantings, with low maintenance requirements that align well with high-throughput nursery workflows and cemetery or public-realm specifications. Its documented resistance to major fungal diseases and H7 hardiness down to around -26 °C support reliable UK-wide field or container production, even in exposed northern sites with cold, windy conditions, while abundant ornamental hips extend the season and enhance thematic NektarGarten® collection concepts. From rooted cutting to finished product, you can structure a three-year development arc—roots consolidated in year one, structural framework in year two, and full ornamental value in year three—within a scalable, own-root platform that underpins private-label and collection-driven retail offers.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- NektarGarten® Patio Mini 2 L – compact, upright own-root plants in 1.5–2 L pots highlighting vivid crimson single blooms and pollinator value; positioned as an instant small-space solution for garden-centre benches and nursery-branded patio programmes – retail multiples and independents
- Mini Cemetery Border Rose – dense, low-maintenance bushes for cemetery and memorial plantings, using Lupo®’s disease resistance, H7 hardiness and self-cleaning habit to minimise upkeep while ensuring neat structure – cemetery wholesalers and municipal contractors
- Pollinator Terrace Mix – mixed-trolley concepts combining Lupo® with other pollinator-friendly cultivars, capitalising on its single flowers and compact habit in 1.5–2 L containers for balcony and terrace use – eco-themed retail concepts and city-garden ranges
- Autumn Hip Accent Pot – later-season 2 L containers grown on to emphasise the abundant orange-red hips, extending the sales window with added autumn interest on low-maintenance, own-root plants – autumn promotional lines and remembrance ranges
- Miniature Collection Feature Bed – blocks of Lupo® within thematic NektarGarten® or miniature-rose collections, using its strong colour pattern, compact form and own-root longevity for stable, repeatable display units – show gardens, trial grounds and specialist nurseries
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature rose from the NektarGarten® collection; registered as KORdwarul with trade name Lupo® NektarGarten®; American Rose Society approved exhibition name Lupo®; commercial type dwarf miniature rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from complex parentage including Lilli Marleen, Bonanza and Rosa ‘Robusta 1979’; introduced and registered in 2007 by W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Widely awarded miniature, including ADR award 2007; Geneva Certificate of Merit, Le Roeulx Silver Medal, Madrid Bronze Medal, The Hague Certificate of Merit 2006; Belfast Best Miniature or Patio Rose 2008; Hradec Králové First Prize 2009. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact upright dwarf habit, 45–55 cm high with 35–45 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny shoots; forms a compact, dense bush structure suitable for container and edging use. |
| Flower morphology |
Small single flowers, 0.5–1.5 inches across, borne in large clusters; 5–12 petals with flat shape; remontant, delivering abundant second flush; good self-cleaning, dropping spent petals and setting decorative hips. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid crimson-pink petals, ARS DP, RHS 71A outer and 72A inner, with a clear white ring at base; colour holds well, fading slightly to pink with silvery edges and a white star centre in strong sun; buds deep crimson-pink with burgundy hint. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance discreet and very weak, barely perceptible; no detailed scent profile recorded; visual and structural qualities, rather than aroma, form the primary ornamental and commercial value of the flowers. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces abundant spherical orange-red hips in autumn, 8–10 mm diameter; hips provide additional ornamental interest after flowering and can extend the visual value of container or landscape plantings into the late season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classed as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardiness H7 with tolerance approximately -26 to -23 °C, equivalent to USDA Zone 5b and Swedish Zone 4; good heat tolerance with irrigation in prolonged drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for flower beds, borders, containers, balcony planters, naturalistic gardens and cemeteries; recommended in compact, dense bush release form, targeting 1.5–2 L patio finished products; low maintenance with minimal pruning and feeding. |
Lupo® NektarGarten® KORdwarul offers compact own-root uniformity, strong disease resistance and extended hip interest, giving nurseries a predictable, long-lived miniature rose line well suited to aligning capacities and schedules in professional discussion.
