Mandy ®

Lilliputs®

KORexmini – Wilhelm Kordes

Uniform, vivid red shade with a slight scarlet tone. - dwarf, mini rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance

– Vivid, uniform red blooms hold colour well.
– Compact, dense habit for pots and edging.
– Abundant repeat flowering all season long.
– Glossy dark green foliage, sparsely thorned.
– Good heat tolerance with suitable watering.
– Special feature: Ideal impulse-buy mini rose for bright patio containers.

Instant, long-lasting floral display in a small space

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,34 £

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MANDY ® – red dwarf miniature rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Compact own‑root propagation of MANDY® provides a dense, bushy plant frame ideal for 1.5–2 L containers and patio‑route finishing, with dwarf proportions and miniature flower size supporting tight retail benches and impulse‑driven displays. Uniform clusters of vivid red blooms with excellent colour retention allow you to deliver an instant, small‑space floral effect that aligns well with UK garden centre and nursery container ranges, while good heat tolerance supports reliable summer production, even in warmer, more exposed sites. Own‑root longevity gives a regenerative base for nursery beds and collection blocks, supporting predictable capacity and low replacement over seasons. Development typically moves from roots in year one, structural shoots in year two, and full ornamental value in year three, fitting long‑term stock planning, and the strong performance under humid western conditions supports public‑realm and networked nursery supply.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Compact container production (1.5–2 L patio line)	The naturally compact, dwarf habit with dense branching simplifies production of uniform 1.5–2 L pots for compact container–patio ranges. As a tray-rooted own-root cutting, MANDY® can be scheduled into short, impulse-focused production cycles where instant colour in a small space is critical. The compact, dense bush release form fits standard UK patio and balcony assortments, supporting predictable capacity for colour-focused retail nursery programmes, especially for the retail garden centre channel serving container customers.
High-impact colour edging in nursery and landscape supply	The vivid, uniform red blooms and very good colour retention allow you to offer edging and low bedding material with strong on-site visibility from dispatch through establishment. Cluster-flowered, semi-double heads repeat well, giving consistent colour cover that suits edging and small bed applications in public-realm or institutional schemes. Using NEONATAL cuttings as a propagation base, you can build edging stock that underpins thematic red schemes and supports collection-style plantings for public-realm specifiers.
Impulsive patio-ready mini rose concepts	The dwarf, mini rose classification and small S-sized flowers translate efficiently into retail-ready impulse products when grown as compact containers. Frequent repeat flowering in cluster form ensures benches remain visually full for longer sales windows, which is important for instant, long-lasting floral displays. Own-root material supports renewable growth and longer stock life, allowing nurseries to align production with impulse-focused, container-growing propositions for garden-centre buyers.
Ground-hugging colour carpets for small beds	With a height of 40–60 cm and a 25–35 cm spread, MANDY® forms a low, compact cover that can be used for small groundcover-style beds where dwarf structure is preferred over vigorous sprawl. Repeat flowering throughout the season maintains an ornamental carpet effect, while the dense foliage closes gaps quickly. NEONATAL own-root supply gives homogeneous stands that integrate well into nursery propagation beds intended for wholesale bed and groundcover lines targeting landscape contractors.
Heat-tolerant patio lines for warmer, exposed sites	Good heat and drought tolerance, with only supplementary watering required in prolonged dry periods, makes MANDY® a reliable option for patio and small-space containers exposed to sun and heat. This supports consistent quality in South and South-East UK production where summer temperatures and reflective hard landscaping can stress less tolerant roses. Using own-root cuttings, growers can maintain durable stock blocks feeding a compact container–patio finished route for climate-aware retailers.
Collection and thematic red miniature rose ranges	As a miniature, dwarf cultivar in the Lilliputs® collection, MANDY® is well suited to thematic and show-garden style assortments where consistent red colour and small scale are required. Own-root NEONATAL material helps maintain cultivar identity and regeneration over time, important for collection beds and gene-bank style stands. The compact, dense bush form simplifies layout in tightly spaced nursery rows when building stock for colour-themed or collection-led programmes aimed at specialist nurseries.
Own-root nursery beds for renewable mini rose stock	PharmaROSA® NEONATAL’s own-root approach gives MANDY® a stable, renewable base for long-term nursery beds, reducing replacement needs and supporting predictable cutting or liner production. While disease management must be proactive due to high susceptibility, the underlying regenerative capacity means well-maintained beds can supply compact container and edging routes over multiple years. This supports integrator systems and nursery networks seeking stable sources for wholesale programmes.
Western UK and humid-region colour supply	Although MANDY® is very susceptible to fungal diseases and needs attentive plant protection, its good heat tolerance and stable flowering help maintain colour performance where summers are warm and air humidity is high. With appropriate fungicide and hygiene protocols in nursery and finished production, it provides reliable red colour for container and edging uses. This combination suits nursery networks supplying western UK markets where resilient flowering under humid conditions is needed for regional distributors.

Finished-product ideas

Patio Red Mini Rose 2 L – compact, dense bushes in 1.5–2 L containers, exploiting dwarf habit and repeat flowering to deliver instant, small-space colour for patio and balcony assortments – retail garden centre channel
Edging Scarlet Strip – bench-ready liners or finished plants for low edging, built on uniform clusters of vivid red flowers and compact spread to form continuous colour strips – nursery-to-landscape contractor channel
Lilliputs® Red Collection Pot – branded mini-rose concept highlighting collection value, using own-root longevity and reliable colour retention for thematic red ranges – specialist rose nursery and show-garden supplier channel
Heat-Tolerant Patio Line – selection of MANDY® units grown for sun-exposed patios, leveraging good heat tolerance and dense foliage to maintain quality on hot retail benches – regional DIY and multiple-garden-centre buyers
Mini Groundcover Mat 2 L+ – slightly up-sized containers (2 L and above) for low groundcover in small beds, combining compact habit and repeat flowering to provide a manageable colour mat – public-realm and institutional project suppliers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Miniature, dwarf rose marketed as Mandy ® in the Lilliputs® collection; registered cultivar name KORexmini, exhibition category shrub rose and container-grown ornamental plant, ARS exhibition name Mandy®.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany (breeding year 2000), parentage unknown; introduced in 2011 by W. Kordes’ Söhne, representing modern miniature breeding for compact container use.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, dwarf shrub 40–60 cm tall with 25–35 cm spread, forming a dense, well-branched bush; dark green, glossy foliage, sparsely thorned shoots, suited to tight spacing in propagation beds and container production.
Flower morphology	Sized S (0.5–1.5 in) semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals, cupped shape and cluster-flowered inflorescences; repeats well, with abundant second and subsequent flushes supporting long seasonal display.
Colour data and phenology	Uniform vivid red with slight scarlet tone; ARS code MR, RHS 46A outer and 46B inner petals; colour fades only slightly, remaining evenly red from bud through full bloom, with a subtle gloss in sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma	No noticeable fragrance; classified as an unscented rose, prioritising visual impact and compact plant architecture over scent, thus simplifying positioning as a colour-led miniature and patio product.
Hip characteristics	Moderate production of small, spherical hips approximately 5–7 mm in diameter; orange-red (RHS 34B) colouring provides modest seasonal interest without significantly affecting flowering performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection; hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3), with good heat tolerance but irrigation needed in extended drought.
Horticultural recommendations	Best for containers, edging, beds and limited groundcover; needs high maintenance and consistent pest and disease control; supplied as compact, dense bushes ideal for 1.5–2 L patio products and impulse-led retail offers.

MANDY ® offers compact, dwarf structure and vivid, repeat-flowering red clusters on a predictable, long-lived own-root base, making it a practical choice for colour-led patio and edging programmes where we can jointly plan volumes and timing.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MANDY ® – red dwarf miniature rose - Kordes

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [706] 20-715 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a feminine given name.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: KORexmini

Original Trade Name: Mandy®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Mandy ® Lilliputs® KORexmini

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Mandy®

Rose Group: Miniature

Commercial Type: dwarf, mini rose

Commercial Group: Mini - dwarf rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose; container-grown ornamental plant

Collection: Lilliputs®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany)

Introduction Year: 2011

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Wilhelm Kordes

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

Breeding Year: Germany, 2000

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm)

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

Growth Habit: compact

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

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: No information on self-cleaning.

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

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cupped

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

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: MR RHS code: 46A (outer), 46B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Repeats well; its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red

Flower Colour Description: Uniform, vivid red shade with a slight scarlet tone.

Closed Bud: Deep, rich crimson red, slightly darkening towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Clear, vivid red petals with paler shades towards the centre.

Full Bloom: The entire flower is uniformly red, with a slightly glossy surface in sunlight.

Before Fading: The red colour is slightly muted but remains uniform without fading.

Colour Fading Description: The colour only fades slightly; the red hue remains uniformly preserved until the end of flowering.

Colour Retention Level: very good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: unscented rose

Fragrance Character: no noticeable fragrance

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, with the semi-double flower form and the accessibility of the stamens influencing their attractiveness.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its semi-double flowers partially conceal the stamens, so it is not specifically pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 5-7 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 34B)

Hip Comment: Moderately produced, 5–7 mm in diameter, spherical, orange‑red (RHS 34B) hip.

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: Tolerates heat well; requires watering during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: very susceptible

powdery mildew – very susceptible
black spot – very susceptible
rust – very susceptible

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 high; poor disease resistance, requires regular pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: container, edging, bed, groundcover

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

MANDY ® – red dwarf miniature rose - Kordes

Uniform, vivid red shade with a slight scarlet tone. - dwarf, mini rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance

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Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) Flower shape: cupped Winter hardiness: 4b red - W. Kordes’ Söhne (Germany) dwarf, mini rose - Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) Flower size: S (0,5-1,5 in) - Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) - Flower fullness: semi-double Mandy ® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze Wilhelm Kordes

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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)