The petals are dominated by a vivid crimson-pink shade that fades towards the centre of the flower, forming a clear white ring at the base. - dwarf, miniature rose - very weak, barely perceptible, discreetly scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact Lupo® adds colour to small spaces.
– Masses of vivid crimson single blooms all season.
– Outstanding disease resistance with ADR recognition.
– Excellent heat and drought tolerance for summer.
– Decorative orange-red hips give autumn interest.
– Special feature: Award-winning miniature rose with minimal maintenance needs, ideal for beds, pots and balconies.
Low-chemical – Breathable garden concept
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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LUPO® – crimson dwarf miniature rose - Kordes
Compact and naturally neat, LUPO® is a patio-sized crimson miniature rose that fits effortlessly into small beds, front gardens and containers, even where space is tight and conditions can be challenging, such as exposed sites with strong rain and wind. Its cluster-flowering, single blooms bring a bright crimson accent all summer, while abundant autumn hips extend the season with extra colour and wildlife interest. Good disease resistance and low pruning needs keep routine care pleasantly simple, so you can enjoy a long-lived, own-root plant that builds a stable, bushy framework over time. In a typical family garden you can expect strong root growth in the first year, fuller shoots and branching in the second, and confident, fully developed ornamental impact by the third, making LUPO® a reassuringly reliable choice for busy gardeners who value orderly borders and relaxed, cottage-style charm. Its glossy foliage, self-cleaning flowers and compact upright habit all work together to keep the overall effect tidy with very little effort from you.
Freshly opened flower of Lupo® with vivid magenta-pink petals.
Lupo® in close-up, showing its very weak, barely perceptible fragrance.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden borders
The naturally compact, upright habit and 45–55 cm height make LUPO® ideal for neat, low front borders that will not overwhelm windows or paths. Plants fill out to around 35–45 cm across, creating a defined, orderly edging that suits small suburban front gardens and cottage-style plots where space must be used efficiently for beginners
Patio containers and large pots
Its dwarf size and dense foliage lend themselves perfectly to container use in at least 40–50 litre pots, where the root system can develop fully and support reliable flowering. In a good quality, free-draining compost, LUPO® forms a balanced mini-bush, providing colour on balconies, terraces or paved sitting areas while remaining easy to water, feed and reposition for city-dwellers
Low-maintenance flower beds
With naturally good disease resistance and low pruning requirements, LUPO® suits family beds where you want summer-long colour without complex rose care. A yearly light tidy and modest feeding are usually sufficient, so even those with limited time can maintain a healthy, attractive planting that integrates well with perennials and small shrubs for busy-owners
Pollinator-friendly cottage borders
The single, open flowers provide easily accessible pollen, making this miniature rose particularly useful in wildlife-friendly cottage borders. Repeated flushes of bloom through the season keep nectar and pollen available, while the white-centred crimson flowers mix well with traditional cottage plants and informal, wildlife-focused designs for nature-lovers
Exposed and weather-prone sites
The blooms are noted for being rain- and sun-resistant, holding their shape and colour in typical British changeable weather. On more open, breezy plots, LUPO® keeps its display presentable without constant deadheading, coping well with gusty showers and sun that follows quickly after rain, which is reassuring on unsheltered frontages for coastal-gardeners
Informal hedging and low edging lines
Recommended spacings of 25–30 cm allow LUPO® to form a continuous, low ribbon of foliage and flowers along paths, driveways or lawn edges. The uniform height and dense, glossy leaves create a clear boundary without feeling heavy, offering structure that stays in scale with smaller gardens and narrow side returns for home-owners
Naturalistic and wildlife-friendly plantings
After the self-cleaning flowers finish, plants carry many small, spherical orange-red hips in autumn, extending interest and supporting seasonal wildlife. This makes LUPO® a good choice for looser, naturalistic beds and mixed plantings where hips, seedheads and texture are valued as much as summer bloom, particularly in informal family gardens for wildlife-gardeners
Graves, memorial and low-visit sites
Its slow, even growth, low maintenance needs and strong overall health suit locations that are not visited every week. Once established, LUPO® maintains a compact outline and repeat flowers with minimal intervention, so the planting remains neat and respectful, with colour and seasonal hips even where tending time is limited for caretakers
Styling ideas
Cottage-edge ribbon – Plant a low, curving line of LUPO® along a front path, interweaving with soft Stachys byzantina for silver foliage contrast – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts seeking a gentle welcome.
Crimson-patio focus – Use three LUPO® in a 50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme to soften the rim – suited to balcony and patio owners wanting clear colour with little upkeep.
Wildlife-mini meadow – Dot small groups of LUPO® among airy grasses and simple perennials, letting the single blooms and hips feed pollinators and birds – perfect for naturalistic gardeners aiming for a soft, wildlife-friendly feel.
Formal-mini border – Arrange plants at regular spacing in front of low evergreen shrubs to create a crisp, crimson edging – good for homeowners who like orderly, easily read structure without tall hedges.
Memorial-quiet corner – Combine LUPO® with deep purple clematis such as ‘Rooguchi’ and light groundcovers for a long-season, modest-height composition – appropriate for those designing a contemplative, low-care planting.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature rose from the NektarGarten® collection; registered as KORdwarul and marketed as Lupo® / Lupo® NektarGarten®, ARS exhibition name Lupo® for patio and miniature classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany) from complex shrub and hybrid backgrounds; introduced and registered in 2007, combining garden resilience with compact growth.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated miniature rose: Geneva Certificate of Merit, Le Roeulx Silver Medal, Madrid Bronze Medal, The Hague Certificate of Merit (2006), ADR award 2007 and further international prizes.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright dwarf bush 45–55 cm tall and 35–45 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderate thorns and a naturally tidy outline that suits edging, containers and small-format beds.
Flower morphology
Small, flat, single blooms (5–12 petals) in large clusters; continuous, remontant flowering with a generous second flush; good self-cleaning habit, followed by decorative hips in autumn.
Colour data and phenology
Crimson to vivid magenta-pink, RHS 71A–72A, with a clear white ring at the base; colour holds well, gently fading to silvery pink with an expanding white centre in strong sun, retaining visual impact.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and discreet, making it suitable for those prioritising visual effect and pollinator value over strong scent, particularly close to seating areas and windows.
Hip characteristics
Produces many small spherical orange-red hips, around 8–10 mm, adding autumn colour and textural interest; hips follow naturally after the self-cleaning flowers without special pruning.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Excellent disease resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; reliably hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b), suiting most UK regions including colder inland gardens.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance variety needing modest feeding, light annual pruning and routine checks; suitable for beds, borders, containers, balcony planters, naturalistic plantings and cemetery or memorial use.
LUPO® offers compact size, repeat flowering and strong health in an own-root form that settles for the long term, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a reliable, small-scale rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LUPO® – crimson dwarf miniature rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Geneva Certificate of Merit (2006); Le Roeulx Silver Medal (2006); Madrid Bronze Medal (2006); The Hague Certificate of Merit (2006); ADR–Auszeichnung (2007); Belfast – Best Miniature or Patio Rose (2008); Hradec Králové First Prize (2009); Australian Bro
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are dominated by a vivid crimson-pink shade that fades towards the centre of the flower, forming a clear white ring at the base.
Closed Bud:
The surface of the buds is deep crimson-pink, with a subtle burgundy tone at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are vivid magenta-pink, slightly paler inside, and a narrow white band appears in the throat.
Full Bloom:
When fully open the crimson-pink fades, the petal edges blend into light pink and a distinct white star becomes visible in the centre.
Before Fading:
The flower fades to pink, a silvery‑pink hue appears at the petal edges, and the white centre continues to expand.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour holds well, but in strong sunlight it may fade slightly to a pinkish hue with a whitish centre.
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement low; suitable for gardeners seeking low-maintenance varieties, requiring only minimal pruning, feeding and routine pest monitoring.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
