Mandarin®

Mini - dwarf rose

KORcelin – W. Kordes & Sons

Vivid yellow flowers with a faint pink tint on the edges of some petals. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet character

– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces
– Vivid yellow blooms with soft cream tones
– Reliable repeat flowering in generous clusters
– Glossy dark foliage enhances flower colour
– Good winter hardiness to USDA zone 6b
– Special feature: Awarded Golden Prize of the City of Glasgow (1994).

Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

29,63 £

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Mandarin® Mini - dwarf rose KORcelin – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Miniature own-root Mandarin® offers a compact, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage that lend themselves to high-density nursery production for impulse-led patio ranges. Its cluster-flowered, double blooms deliver vivid yellow to cream ornamental impact in small containers, aligning well with instant colour displays in UK garden centre and nursery channels. The moderate disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness support predictable, low-loss production cycles, even under cooler, exposed conditions typical of many northern and Scottish sites, where reliable winter and wind tolerance is valued. As an own-root, tray-grown cutting, Mandarin® underpins scalable, uniform container lines: roots establish in year one, shoots build structural volume in year two, and full ornamental effect follows from year three in professionally managed propagation systems.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Compact 1.5–2 L patio container production	The naturally dwarf, bushy habit and 45–55 cm height fit efficiently into 1.5–2 L containers, giving a compact, dense bush form at dispatch. This supports the recommended compact container – patio finished product route and impulse-focused retail positioning, while own-root material stabilises repeat cropping for garden centre partners and nursery retail networks serving patio-focused customers. Nursery–retail container programmes
Miniature exhibition and show-bench lines	The miniature exhibition rose classification and small, S-size cupped clusters allow growers to build specialist show-bench or collectors’ lines in a controlled 1.5–2 L format. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cuttings gives predictable growth and repeat flowering, well suited to curated thematic or collection benches and to private-label miniature assortments for nurseries targeting exhibition-led retail value. Exhibition-oriented nursery assortments
High-density edging and small bed stock	The 35–45 cm spread, dense foliage and upright, bushy structure permit tight plant spacing in propagation beds and later in edging or small bed applications. Own-root stands regenerate well after pruning, supporting long-term edging stock for wholesale supply. The compact habit aligns with small-space, instant-impact ranges that many UK garden centres and municipal suppliers require for visible, low-maintenance colour. Wholesale edging and border suppliers
Impulse-driven, colour-focused container assortments	Vivid yellow blooms with cream to ivory fading and occasional pink edging give strong point-of-sale appeal in small containers. Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush supports a long sales window when used in 1.5–2 L pots for patio finished products. This matches the “instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space” positioning that drives impulse purchasing at retail, while own-root uniformity reduces quality variation across large batches. Garden centre colour benches
Mixed mini-rose collections for thematic displays	As a Mini – dwarf rose with verified identity and premium silver cultivar quality rating, Mandarin® fits cleanly into multi-cultivar miniature collections and thematic rose garden concepts. Tray-rooted own-root cuttings make capacity planning straightforward for nurseries building private-label collections. Its moderate disease profile allows integration into mixed displays without disproportionate crop protection overheads in impulse and collection-focused retail concepts. Collection-building nursery partners
Container-based municipal and institutional plantings	With H7 hardiness, USDA 6b performance and compact growth, Mandarin® can serve in container-based public-realm schemes where colour, durability and ease of replacement are key. Own-root plants support long-lived, renewable stands, reducing replanting frequency. Consistent performance under cooler, wind-exposed sites suits UK municipal suppliers who need reliable winter and wind tolerance in portable container schemes and streetscape planters. Public-realm and contract growers
Production for mini standard training	Although primarily recommended as a compact, dense bush, the upright structure and dwarf vigour give a manageable framework for nurseries that wish to train mini standards for niche channels. Starting from own-root NEONATAL cuttings allows consistent shoot selection and regeneration during training. Finished forms can still be marketed via patio-focused retail, extending the cultivar’s presence across several impulse-value container SKUs. Specialist form producers
Integrated colour lines for small beds and mixed planting	The moderate disease resistance (powdery mildew resistant, black spot and rust moderate) and limited hip set mean plants retain a clean ornamental appearance in mixed small beds and containers. Using 1.5–2 L patio-ready stock simplifies logistics into retail and project channels. Own-root stability supports homogeneous stands and predictable capacity for nurseries building integrated colour lines for both retail and small project contracts. Integrated nursery–project suppliers

Finished-product ideas

Patio Colour Mini 2 L – single-cultivar 1.5–2 L crop focused on compact, dense bushes with vivid yellow clusters for impulse benches, using own-root NEONATAL material for uniformity and reliable remontant display – retail garden centres and nursery shops
Miniature Exhibition Series – curated line of miniature exhibition roses in matched 2 L pots, exploiting Mandarin®’s show suitability and stable bushy habit to create consistent bench lines – specialist nurseries and show-focused retailers
Edging Mini Mix – colour-coordinated assortment for edging and small beds, grown in 2 L containers from own-root cuttings to ensure even height (45–55 cm) and dense foliage, ready for fast site establishment – landscaper supply and municipal contractors
Patio Trio Collection – mixed-cultivar mini rose packs where Mandarin® provides the warm yellow component, delivered as compact 2 L patio units with strong repeat flowering – multiple retailers and supermarket-linked plant programs
Mini Form Specialty Line – niche range including bush and mini standard forms trained from the same own-root base, allowing coherent branding and predictable crop planning – independent garden centres and specialist mail-order nurseries

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Miniature (Polyantha) dwarf rose, registered as KORcelin, traded as Mandarin® Mini - dwarf rose KORcelin, American Rose Society exhibition name Mandarin; verified authenticity 15.07.2025 for professional propagation.
Origin and breeding	Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany (breeding year 1979), introduced and registered in 1987 by W. Kordes’ Söhne; parentage is unknown, positioned within the Mini – dwarf rose commercial group.
Awards and recognition	Awarded the Golden Prize of the City of Glasgow at the Glasgow International Rose Trials in 1994, supporting its suitability for formal displays and enhancing its credibility in specialist and collection-based assortments.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, bushy, upright dwarf habit reaching about 45–55 cm in height and 35–45 cm spread, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate thorniness; behaves as a compact, dense bush in container culture.
Flower morphology	Double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals, cluster-flowered on short stems, small S-size blooms (0.5–1.5 in) repeating well with an abundant second flush, offering sustained ornamental value in patio and edging applications.
Colour data and phenology	Vivid yellow flowers (ARS AB; RHS 33C outer, 24C inner) with occasional faint pink edges; colour fades to buttery cream and ivory margins over time, with rare pink flushes diminishing as blooms age in situ.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, with only a delicately sweet character; the cultivar is primarily grown for visual impact rather than scent, particularly suitable for colour-led patio and edging uses.
Hip characteristics	Rose hip set is generally poor due to the double flower form, though occasional spherical orange-red hips of about 5–7 mm may form; hips are minor in display value and do not significantly affect plant performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated H7 and USDA Zone 6b, hardy approximately to –21 to –18 °C; disease resistance is moderate overall, with good resistance to powdery mildew and moderate responses to black spot and rust under standard nursery conditions.
Horticultural recommendations	Best for containers, mini standards, mixed planting, small beds and edging; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; recommended as a compact, dense bush in 1.5–2 L pots for patio-focused finished products.

Mandarin® Mini - dwarf rose KORcelin combines compact, dense patio performance with vivid yellow cluster flowering and H7 hardiness on a predictable own-root base, making it a sound choice to discuss for upcoming container capacity and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MANDARIN® – yellow dwarf-mini rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:15.07.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [22] 20-103 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: "Mandarin" refers to the mandarin orange and the colour of the flower.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: KORcelin

Original Trade Name: Mandarin®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Mandarin® Mini - dwarf rose KORcelin

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Mandarin

Rose Group: Miniature (Polyantha)

Commercial Type: dwarf, mini rose

Commercial Group: Mini - dwarf rose

Exhibition Category: miniature exhibition rose (suitable for both cut-flower and potted display)

Collection: Mini - dwarf rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 1987

Registration Year: 1987

Breeder: W. Kordes & Sons

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

Breeding Year: Germany, 1979

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Glasgow International Rose Trials – Golden Prize of the City of Glasgow (1994)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.5-1.8ft (45-55 cm)

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

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

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

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on the behaviour of open flowers.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cupped

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

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: AB RHS code: 33C (outer), 24C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow

Flower Colour Description: Vivid yellow flowers with a faint pink tint on the edges of some petals.

Closed Bud: Bright lemon–butter yellow, characterised by an ambering shade towards the tips, and the outer sepal is occasionally marked with a faint pink flush.

Newly Opened Flower: Characterised by sunny lemon to golden-yellow centres and a creamy yellow outer whorl of petals, some blooms show a fine pink veil or a speckled blush at the margin.

Full Bloom: Petals are characterised by a warm golden-yellow centre fading outwards to cream–butter yellow, and may occasionally show a pink marbled edging or tip colouring.

Before Fading: The yellow tone fades towards straw-yellow and cream, the rare pinkish hues diminish and the edges lighten to ivory.

Colour Fading Description: As the flower opens, the yellow tone gradually fades toward a buttery‑yellow cream, the edges lighten to ivory; any occasional pink flush fades.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: delicately sweet character

Pollinator Attraction: The double flower form (26–39 petals) restricts access to the stamens, so it attracts pollinators poorly.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-7 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Rose hip set is expected to be poor due to the double flowers; occasionally producing spherical, orange‑red hips 5–7 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

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 medium; may occasionally require pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: container, mini standard, mixed planting, small bed, edging

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

MANDARIN® – yellow dwarf-mini rose - Kordes

Vivid yellow flowers with a faint pink tint on the edges of some petals. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet character

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Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 1.5-1.8ft (45-55 cm) Flower shape: cupped Winter hardiness: 5b 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: 1.5-1.8ft (45-55 cm) Height: 1.5-1.8ft (45-55 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Mandarin® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver W. Kordes & Sons

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Wholesale of cuttings

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)