Moin Moin ® – pink dwarf-mini rose – Kordes
With its compact habit and dense dark-green foliage, Moin Moin ® slots effortlessly into smaller UK family gardens, balconies and neat front borders while coping well with breezier, rain-prone conditions where good drainage is essential. Clusters of clear mid-pink flowers appear repeatedly through the season, the colour holding reliably in sun so your beds stay bright and orderly with minimal effort. Low-maintenance by design, it needs only light feeding and simple annual pruning, making it easy to fit around busy lives. As an own-root plant it settles gradually, giving a reassuringly long-lived display that can be refreshed by occasional harder pruning. In a typical development, roots establish strongly in the first year, shoots fill out in the second, and by the third year you can enjoy the rose’s full ornamental value in a stable, well-shaped bush.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden border, near the house |
The compact, bushy structure stays within 60–80 cm, ideal for edging a path or framing a doorway without overwhelming narrow beds. Regular clusters of mid-pink blooms give a tidy, welcoming look from pavement to porch with little shaping work – well suited to the time-pressed homeowner. |
| Small mixed bed with perennials |
Moin Moin ® repeats freely, filling gaps between perennial flowering peaks and providing a constant pink accent that pairs well with cottage-garden favourites such as penstemon or coneflower. The moderate height allows clear tiering in small beds, keeping the planting harmonious for the style-conscious beginner. |
| Decorative containers on patio or balcony |
Its dwarf, densely foliated habit makes it an obvious candidate for large tubs and planters of at least 40–50 litres, where it forms a neat dome of flowers and foliage. With moderate water needs and modest feeding, it suits paved spaces and renters who want portable structure as urban gardeners. |
| Low-maintenance rose or mixed hedge |
Planted at 30 cm intervals, this miniature floribunda forms a low, continuous flowering line that needs only light trimming to keep a crisp outline. Disease resistance and reliable repeat flowering reduce the need for spraying or complex care, making it appealing for those seeking a calm, easy routine. |
| Family garden flowerbed, child-friendly area |
The moderate height and rounded habit sit comfortably at the front or middle of family beds, leaving clear sightlines for play while still giving generous colour. With very weak fragrance and modest prickliness, it is a good choice where children pass frequently, reassuring the cautious parent. |
| Urban and coastal gardens |
Moin Moin ® has proven garden toughness, with ADR recognition and H7 hardiness indicating resilience to common diseases and winter cold. Combined with good colour-holding in sun and the ability to handle wind with correct soil preparation, it performs reliably for the practical-minded city-dweller. |
| Long-term planting schemes and redesigns |
As an own-root rose, the bush regenerates well from the base and maintains form without relying on graft unions, supporting a long planting life. If sections age or are pruned harder, it re-shoots cleanly, giving planners confidence for durable schemes and the thoughtful home planner. |
| Partially shaded borders and side returns |
Suitable for partial shade, this rose keeps flowering where many others sulk, brightening side paths or north-east aspects that receive only part-day light. Reliable colour and moderate water needs, provided soil is prepared to drain well, make it a pragmatic option for constrained-space owners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-edged – Line a front path with Moin Moin ® and intersperse low catmint or hardy geraniums for a soft, informal edge that stays compact and easy to trim – ideal for relaxed cottage-style households.
- Patio-centre – Plant three own-root roses in a 50-litre terracotta tub with gravel mulch, creating a dense flowering dome that anchors a small seating area – for balcony and terrace users wanting structure without fuss.
- Pink-ribbon – Use a row along the front of a mixed shrub border to form a low ‘ribbon’ of mid-pink, pairing with taller white or burgundy shrubs behind – for gardeners who like visual order and clear layers.
- Perennial-partner – Combine with Rudbeckia and Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ in a sunny bed, where its repeat blooms stitch colour between perennial flushes – for colour enthusiasts seeking long-season impact.
- Neat-corner – Group three to five plants in a triangular block at a lawn corner to create a compact, colourful feature that needs only light annual pruning – for busy families wanting a smart look with little work.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Moin Moin ® Flower Circus®, miniature dwarf rose; registered as KORfloci23, also known as Pink Flower Circus® for exhibition. Mini – dwarf rose group, floribunda type for beds and containers. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from seedling × seedling. Breeding completed in 1999, registered internationally in 2011 and introduced commercially after 2011. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR 2015 quality label for garden performance and health. Awarded 2nd prize at Bagatelle (Paris) new floribunda category 2013 and Belfast International Rose Competition Certificate of Merit 2013. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy miniature rose reaching about 60–80 cm high and 45–55 cm wide. Dense, glossy dark-green foliage with moderate thorns. Designed for bed, border and container use with neat, rounded habit. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters on short stems. Medium-sized flowers around 4–7 cm, remontant with abundant second flowering, creating regular flushes through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Clear mid-pink blooms (RHS 55B outer, 55C inner) that fade only slightly, retaining colour even in strong sunlight. Buds open dark mid-pink, then soften to a paler pastel with subtle pearlescent sheen as they age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely perceptible, so it is chosen chiefly for colour and form rather than scent. Double flowers with many petals reduce pollen access, making it mainly an ornamental feature rose. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip production is generally low because of the double, repeatedly flowering blooms. When present, hips are small, about 8–11 mm, spherical and red, adding modest late-season interest in some years. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant overall with good tolerance to powdery mildew and rust, moderate resistance to black spot. Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4), suitable for most UK regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in well-drained soil with regular moisture and feeding kept modest. Low maintenance; light pruning keeps shape. Suitable for beds, borders, hedging, containers and urban plantings, including partial shade sites. |
Moin Moin ® offers compact repeat flowering, dependable disease resistance and long-lived own-root growth in a convenient 2-litre format, making it a thoughtful choice when you wish to invest in lasting garden structure and colour.
