Vivid salmon shade tending towards orange with a subtle pink undertone. - dwarf, mini rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, tidy habit for small gardens
– Vivid salmon-orange blooms in rich clusters
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Glossy mid-green foliage, sparsely thorned
– Awarded medals in Madrid, Rome and Adelaide
– Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red hips after flowering.
Soil-friendly approach – Horticultural experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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MANDARIN ® – salmon dwarf miniature rose - Kordes
Brighten compact spaces with the vibrant clusters of MANDARIN®, a dwarf miniature rose bred for compact growth and generous repeat flowering in small British gardens. Its glowing salmon-orange to peach-pink blooms appear in flushes all summer, naturally self-cleaning to keep the plant neat with minimal deadheading. The dense, glossy mid-green foliage and tidy habit make it ideal for low edging, path-side planting and decorative containers close to the house, where you can enjoy its colour even in exposed sites with regular watering during breezy, coastal-style conditions. As an own-root plant, it forms a stable, long-lived structure that can regenerate well after pruning or winter damage, giving dependable ornamental value year after year as roots, then shoots, then full display develop over the first three seasons.
Mandarin ® Lilliputs® with dense, glossy mid-green foliage.
Mandarin ® in 2-litre pot sales condition.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden edging along paths or drives
The low, compact habit and small 0.5–1.5 inch blooms form a tidy, colourful edging that does not spill too far over paths. Its good self-cleaning keeps the line smart without constant deadheading, ideal where you want reliable form and colour close to the house for beginners.
Small containers and patio pots (40–50 litres)
MANDARIN®’s dwarf stature suits feature pots on steps, patios or balconies, giving bright salmon clusters at eye level. In a 40–50 litre container, its own-root system anchors well and copes with pruning flexibility, provided regular watering supports it in warm, breezy, coastal-type conditions for busy-owners.
Compact mixed cottage-style borders
The dense, glossy foliage and sparingly thorned stems weave neatly among perennials and low shrubs, adding coral-salmon highlights without overwhelming neighbouring plants. Own-root growth lets the bush shape adapt gradually to local soil and pruning style, settling into cottage schemes for style-lovers.
Small groups of 3–5 plants in front beds
Planting short rows or informal clusters at 30–45 cm spacing creates a low, uniform band of colour that repeats well through the season. The repeat-flowering habit means gaps refill quickly after each flush, giving a consistent, family-friendly front-garden display for homeowners.
Urban forecourt and around-the-house planting
Its modest height and compact spread make it suitable for narrow strips between paths, driveways and walls, where larger roses would be impractical. The structured habit stays orderly, helping to frame doorways or bay windows in small town plots without demanding complex pruning from novices.
Low hedging and edging in formal layouts
Regular planting at 25–30 cm intervals creates a clean, low hedge line that reads clearly from the street. The even, compact framework accepts light annual shaping, while own-root growth helps the hedge recover from harder cuts or winter knocks over time, giving long-term definition for planners.
Feature plant in small raised beds
In raised beds where drainage is controlled, its moderate heat tolerance and dependable root build-up give a steady, long-lived display. The compact structure responds well to simple annual pruning, allowing you to maintain a low focal point of salmon flowers without technical rose-work for casual-gardeners.
Children’s or family activity beds
The small, semi-double blooms and accessible stamens provide an easy way to observe visiting insects, while the sparse prickles are more manageable around children than heavily armed varieties. The plant’s contained size keeps it within reach, offering a gentle introduction to roses for families.
Styling ideas
Front-door focus – Place a pair of 40–50 litre pots with MANDARIN® either side of a doorstep, underplant with trailing ivy or bacopa to soften edges – ideal for style-conscious owners of small urban front gardens.
Cottage ribbon – Run a low, wavy line of MANDARIN® along a path, threading between lavender and hardy geraniums to create a soft, cottage-style border edge – suited to those seeking classic charm without tall shrubs.
Colour pocket – In a tiny bed near a bay window, group three plants with compact grasses and dwarf catmint to make a concentrated pocket of salmon and blue – good for owners of small, overlooked front plots.
Family corner – Combine MANDARIN® with child-friendly plants like marigolds and calendula in a raised bed, creating a low, accessible space where children can watch bees visit semi-double blooms – perfect for young families learning together.
Formal frame – Use a straight line of plants as a low border in front of taller roses or clipped box, giving a neat salmon-coloured frame to more structural planting – ideal for gardeners who like order in compact spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature dwarf rose from the Lilliputs collection; registered as KORlisuha and marketed as Mandarin ® Lilliputs® KORlisuha, with ARS exhibition name Mandarin for miniature classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany (seedling from unknown parentage), bred 2003 and introduced in 2016 by W. Kordes’ Söhne as a compact, exhibition-grade miniature.
Awards and recognition
Certificate of Merit (Miniature) Madrid 2016; Bronze Medal (Floribunda) Rome 2016; Silver Medal and Dean Stringer Award for Best Miniature, National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, Adelaide 2019.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, dwarf bush 45–55 cm high and 35–45 cm wide, with dense mid-green, glossy foliage and sparsely thorned shoots, forming a low, bushy mound suited to edging, containers and small beds.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters, 0.5–1.5 inches in diameter, with 13–25 petals. Remontant flowering, with both first and second flushes abundant when grown in a sunny, well-maintained position.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid salmon tending to orange with subtle pink undertone; deep coral-salmon buds open to glowing salmon-orange, then fade through peach-pink to pale salmon, with stronger fading in intense sun and warm periods.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; grown primarily for its colour and form rather than scent. Semi-double form offers some pollen access, giving limited value to visiting insects despite the absence of detectable perfume.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, spherical hips 5–7 mm across in orange-red, providing discreet late-season interest; hips are generally hidden within the compact foliage on a low, bushy framework.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; requires regular plant protection in humid or high-pressure areas. Winter hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3).
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with good air movement and careful hygiene. Needs regular fungicide programmes and attentive care; avoid damp, enclosed sites and plan for consistent watering during longer dry spells in containers or light soils.
MANDARIN ® – salmon dwarf miniature rose - Kordes offers compact, long-lived colour in small spaces, repeat flowering on a neat own-root bush that settles reliably into everyday gardens; consider it if you value tidy, small-scale rose displays.
Competition and Show Awards:
Madrid – Certificate of Merit (Miniature) (2016); Rome – Bronze Medal (Floribunda) (2016); National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, Adelaide – Silver Medal (2019); National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, Adelaide – Dean Stringer Award (Best Miniature in
Closed Bud:
Deep coral-salmon coloured bud with a uniform surface and a faintly glossy tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Full, glowing deep salmon-orange outer petals, slightly paler peach-pink towards the centre.
Full Bloom:
Even coral-salmon colour, the inner petals slightly rosier, the outer edges grading to bronzy orange.
Before Fading:
The central petals fade to a peachy-pink, the outer ones lighten to a pale salmon.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the vivid coral-salmon tone lightens to a peach-pink and then to a pale salmon; in strong sunlight the fading is more pronounced.
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement high; due to very poor disease resistance it requires regular plant-protection measures and frequent interventions.
Primary Uses:
container, edging, bed, park, urban green space
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.
