Schneeküsschen ® Lilliputs® – KORsnokinu
Miniature own-root Schneeküsschen ® provides a compact, uniform propagation base for high-density container and edging production where predictable, low-maintenance performance is critical. The dense, dark green foliage carries numerous small, semi-double, snow-white blooms with good colour retention and reliable remontancy, supporting impulse-driven, instant-flower programmes in 1.5–2 L pots as well as tight spacing in nursery beds. Its recognised disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness offer stable stands and reduced replacement in UK nursery and public-space supply chains, while own-root material underpins long-term regeneration and consistent crop quality over multiple cycles. Development typically moves from root establishment in year one through structural shoot build-up in year two to full ornamental presentation by year three, aligning well with phased container and small-terrace finished-product planning. It fits particularly well where reliable performance is needed in cooler, more exposed parts of the country with good wind and winter tolerance, while its compact, patio habit and low-intervention maintenance profile simplify integration into nursery networks and retail-focused ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 1.5–2 L patio white mini line – Compact own-root Schneeküsschen ® finished in 1.5–2 L pots, exploiting its dwarf habit and reliable remontant flowering for instant white colour at POS – target audience/channel: retail garden centres.
- Edging and border multiplier packs – Multi-unit offers of uniform NEONATAL-derived plants for low edging and flower-bed fronts, leveraging compact growth and good disease resistance – target audience/channel: nursery-wholesale networks.
- Cemetery and memorial programme – Calm, pure-white, low-maintenance mini roses for cemetery planters and small beds, built on disease resilience and own-root longevity – target audience/channel: public-space contractors.
- Thematic white miniature collection pots – Curated white-rose assortments using Schneeküsschen ® for its stable colour and trial recognition, presented in coordinated small containers – target audience/channel: specialty nurseries and show-garden suppliers.
- Public-realm compact rose modules – Batch-produced, disease-resistant, compact mini roses for intensive public plantings, routed via 1.5–2 L containers and, where needed, step-up to 40–50 litre stock units – target audience/channel: municipal and institutional buyers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature dwarf rose, registered as KORsnokinu, marketed as Schneeküsschen ® Lilliputs® KORsnokinu, with American Rose Society exhibition name Schneekusschen, in the Lilliputs® collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany (breeding year 2005), introduced and registered in 2016 by W. Kordes’ Söhne; parentage is unknown and not provided in available data. |
| Awards and recognition |
Bronze medal at Baden‑Baden International Rose Trial Garden 2016, plus Silver medal and Best miniature or mini‑flora rose at the Australian National Rose Trials in 2020, underpinning professional credibility. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy habit reaching about 35–45 cm in height and spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a tight, low mound suitable for containers and low bedding use. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with around 17–25 petals and small bloom size (0.5–1.5 in), borne in clusters; reliably remontant, giving a dependable second flush with moderate self-cleaning that may need light grooming. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pure, cool white blooms (ARS W, RHS 155D outer, 155C inner) with a matt, silky sheen; buds slightly creamy, opening to snow-white, with good colour retention and minimal fading, margins becoming delicately translucent before ageing. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fresh but very weak fragrance, barely noticeable in normal use; semi-double flowers offer only moderate pollinator attraction due to partial restriction of access to stamens and consequently reduced pollen availability. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces hips only sparsely; small spherical orange-red hips about 5–7 mm in diameter may occur but are not a dominant ornamental feature and have limited impact on finished-product presentation. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good overall disease resistance, rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3), with moderate heat and drought tolerance requiring consistently moist soils. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for containers, terrace use, flower beds, edging, cemetery planting and public spaces; low maintenance with minimal intervention needs, compact dense bush release form, ideal for compact container–patio product paths. |
Schneeküsschen ® Lilliputs® offers compact, uniform growth, strong disease resilience and dependable remontant white flowering on a durable own-root base, providing predictable, long-lived stands; we would be pleased to discuss scheduling and capacity with you.
