MOIN MOIN ® – pink dwarf-mini rose – Kordes
Designed for relaxed cottage charm in the family garden, MOIN MOIN ® is a compact dwarf floribunda that brings masses of mid‑pink blooms to beds, borders and large containers with reassuring ease. Its naturally compact habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, low hedge or edging that fits beautifully beside herbs, vegetables and traditional perennials, while its ADR rating confirms reliable health under typical British humidity and fungal pressure. Own‑root production supports long‑term vigour, steady shape and simple rejuvenation after harsh winters, giving a stable, pretty picture year after year. The colour holds remarkably fresh, barely fading even in full sun, so your planting stays bright and “girly” without constant dead‑heading. Ideal where you want a romantic, storybook feel around seating areas and paths, it copes well with blustery conditions near the coast and wetter spells, provided you give reasonable drainage. Over its first few seasons it knits in gently: first strengthening its roots, then building bushy shoots, before settling into its full, cottage‑garden ornamental effect.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small front garden border |
The dwarf, compact habit makes it ideal for narrow front borders where space is tight but you still want a welcoming sweep of pink through the main season. Low maintenance pruning and feeding suit busy homeowners and those new to roses, while its neat structure keeps pavements clear for beginner gardeners. |
| Cottage‑style path edging |
Regular clusters of mid‑pink flowers create a soft, storybook ribbon along paths, pairing naturally with lavender, catmint or low herbs. Its repeat flowering means you do not need intricate pruning to keep the display going, so it works well in relaxed, “girly” cottage schemes for romantic garden lovers. |
| Large patio container (40–50 litres+) |
The strong root system and compact top growth suit a single specimen in a 40–50 litre pot, giving a long‑lived feature beside seating, doors or on balconies. Own‑root plants establish steadily and can be rejuvenated if growth becomes tired, making them practical, resilient choices for urban balcony owners. |
| Low flowering hedge around kitchen garden |
At around 60–80 cm high with dense foliage, it forms a gentle, child‑friendly boundary around vegetable beds or play lawns. Consistent mid‑pink clusters frame crops and companion plants without shading them, while simple spacing and light trimming keep it productive and pretty for family home gardeners. |
| Long‑season colour in mixed beds |
Remontant flowering provides an abundant second flush, so beds do not look empty after early summer. Once the plant is settled, you can expect reliable repeat blooms with little more than basic watering and feeding, giving continuous colour for time‑pressed garden owners. |
| Low‑input rose planting under UK disease pressure |
ADR certification and good resistance to key rose diseases make it a sensible choice where humidity and fungal problems are common, reducing the need for sprays and complicated regimes. This supports a calmer, climate‑conscious approach suited to eco‑aware households. |
| Exposed or coastal‑influenced family gardens |
The sturdy, compact structure and glossy foliage cope well with wind and rain, keeping the plant looking composed rather than straggly. Provided the soil has reasonable drainage, it anchors reliably and maintains its display, bringing dependable colour to gardens in breezier locations for coastal residents. |
| Traditional rose bed with stable colour palette |
The vivid mid‑pink shade holds excellently in sun, with minimal fading, so you can plan calm, harmonious combinations with whites, creams and soft pastels without the flowers bleaching unexpectedly. This predictability helps maintain a polished look for classic style enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- PorchWelcome – Line a small front path with repeating plants of MOIN MOIN ® interplanted with white allysum for a soft, perfumed entrance – for homeowners wanting an inviting, storybook first impression.
- TeaCorner – Place a single rose in a 50‑litre terracotta pot beside a bistro set, underplanted with trailing thyme, for low‑effort, season‑long colour – for busy couples who enjoy afternoon tea outdoors.
- KitchenFrame – Edge a kitchen garden bed with a low hedge of this rose and tuck in chives and marigolds between plants – for families who like a productive plot with romantic cottage character.
- PinkRibbon – Create a curving ribbon of mid‑pink through a mixed border, repeating plants at regular intervals with hardy geraniums and catmint – for gardeners seeking simple rhythm and structure without formal hedging.
- PatioPatchwork – Group three container roses with contrasting foliage plants such as purple‑leaved penstemon and silvery artemisia – for urban terrace owners wanting high impact in a small space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature, dwarf floribunda rose from the Flower Circus® collection; registered as KORfloci23, marketed as Moin Moin ® Flower Circus® and Pink Flower Circus® in exhibition contexts. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim‑Hermann Kordes (Germany) from seedling × seedling, bred in 1999; registered internationally in 2011 and introduced after 2011 by W. Kordes’ Söhne for garden and landscape use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR status (2015) for combined garden performance and health; awarded 2nd prize at Bagatelle, Paris (new floribunda, 2013) and a Certificate of Merit at the Belfast International Rose Competition in 2013. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy habit reaching about 60–80 cm high and 45–55 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms neat, low shrubs ideal for edging, bedding and container plantings. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced mainly in clusters of medium size on short stems; remontant, giving an abundant second flowering with regular dead‑heading, suitable for cutting on a small scale. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid, clear mid‑pink (RHS 55B–55C) from bud to full bloom, with subtle pastel and pearlescent softening; excellent colour retention with minimal fading in strong sunlight, providing stable display through the flowering season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely perceptible, making it chosen mainly for visual effect rather than scent; best suited where colour, compact form and flowering reliability are more important than strong perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally low due to double flowers and remontant habit; where formed, hips are small, spherical, red and around 8–11 mm in diameter, adding modest late‑season interest without overwhelming the plant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated RHS H7, hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, Sweden zone 4); shows resistance to powdery mildew and rust, with moderate black spot tolerance, supporting low‑input cultivation in typical UK garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Well suited to beds, borders, low hedges, containers and urban green spaces; prefers fertile, well‑drained soils with regular watering in prolonged dry periods, and benefits from light annual pruning and modest feeding. |
MOIN MOIN ® offers compact form, repeat pink flowering and reliable health in a durable own-root plant that settles in for many years, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed family gardens and cottage-style patios.
