Moana™ Mini - dwarf rose MACbipi – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Compact habit, dwarf proportions and dense, glossy foliage make Moana™ MACbipi a reliable own-root base for high-density, impulse-focused container programmes, particularly where repeat sale windows demand remontant colour in small formats. Its warm mid‑pink, clustered flowers suit compact patio concepts and 1.5–2 L routes, while the rooted cutting form aligns well with nursery bed or liner stages feeding retail collections. On own roots, Moana™ supports predictable multi-year cropping with renewable growth and low replacement risk, fitting nursery and integrator networks that service thematic rose gardens and curated collections; this applies equally well in cooler UK regions where consistent winter and wind tolerance is valued. Development typically moves from root establishment in the first year, to structural shoot build-up in the second, and full ornamental and commercial value from the third year onwards, supporting planning reliability and capacity scheduling. Its moderate disease resistance and RHS H7 hardiness integrate smoothly into professional plant protection protocols, and the tray-rooted pharmaROSA® NEONATAL format keeps propagation logistics clear and scalable for wholesale-focused partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Mini Patio Accent 2 L – Own-root Moana™ grown to a compact, dense bush in 1.5–2 L containers for instant tabletop and patio use; leverages its remontant flowering and hardiness for impulse-driven retail benches – target: garden-centre and nursery retail channels.
- Collection-Line Miniature Rose Series – Uniform lots of Moana™ used as a named colour element within a broader miniature collection, built from NEONATAL rooted cuttings for identity security and repeatability – target: branded ranges for multiple-store retailers.
- Balcony Trio Mix Component – Moana™ supplied as a stable, compact pink component for growers assembling mixed balcony or patio sets, using its dwarf habit and moderate disease profile to keep maintenance manageable – target: large-scale packers supplying DIY and grocery chains.
- Hardy Mini Display Blocks – Overwintered own-root plants finished into compact containers for early-season colour blocks in exposed outdoor sales areas, capitalising on its RHS H7 rating and reliable structure – target: wholesalers serving northern and coastal outlets.
- Institutional Mini-Rose Bedding Units – NEONATAL Moana™ propagated into uniform batches for thematic rose beds and collection plots where long-term stand stability and cultivar authenticity are key – target: public-realm and estate contractors via project-led nurseries.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature rose, collection Mini - dwarf rose; registered as MACbipi, traded as Moana™ Mini - dwarf rose MACbipi, ARS exhibition name Moana; name evokes the Polynesian word for ocean, sea. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, from ‘Yellow Eye’ × ‘New Penny’; introduced and registered in 1978 in New Zealand with variety protection application ROS061. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, dwarf bush 45–55 cm high and 35–45 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, dark green, glossy foliage; self-cleaning behaviour not documented, maintained as a compact, dense container subject. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, small size around 0.5–1.5 inches, carried in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flowering wave, suitable for extended colour display cycles. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm, clear mid-pink with slight coral depth; ARS MP, RHS 65C outer and 62B inner; buds open vivid mid-pink then lighten to pale, softly peach-tinted pink, giving moderate colour retention and gentle fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicately sweet, classic rose character but at very faint strength; fragrance is barely noticeable in normal use, contributing little to sensory impact but simplifying positioning as a mainly visual accent plant. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces occasional orange-red, spherical hips about 5–7 mm across; ornamental effect is minor and hips do not dominate the overall appearance or interfere significantly with the plant’s primary floral display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with Swedish Zone 3 and USDA 6b performance; tolerates moderate drought but benefits from regular watering in prolonged heat; disease resistance moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best directed into compact container and patio finished products, typically 1.5–2 L pots; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; release as a compact, dense bush from own-root NEONATAL material. |
Moana™ Mini - dwarf rose MACbipi offers compact, uniform structure, remontant mid-pink flowering and hardy, own-root predictability for stable, low-replacement stands; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling for your programme.
