Miniature Roses

One of my favorite yellow miniature roses is Lemon Drop. What a pretty little rose! Loads of old-fashioned formed flowers, lots of bright green clean leaves, long lasting color, vigorous, and attractive compact habit. The clear lemon yellow blossoms come in showy clusters. Perfect for containers, or placed in the ground in front of taller perennials. Looks great with flowers in pink, coral and purple hues.

Another great yellow mini rose is Rainbows End. Gorgeous golden yellow flowers with ideal form, only about 1-1/2 inches across, and the tips of the petals are edged in a crimson blush that increases as they age.

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A beautiful pink mini rose I've grown for years is Cupcake a real charmer - with wonderful pale pink flowers, glossy green foliage, and excellent performance in all climates.

A new pink rose I want to try this year is Daddy's Little Girl. This showy little rose has warm medium pink posies that are touched with cream on the reverse. The flowers are double produced in clusters on compact, disease-resistant plants. These petite-sized plants would be perfect for patio pots or used as a border in your garden.

Plant your miniature roses the same as you would full size roses:

Dig a hole the same depth as the pot the rose came in and about a foot wider.

Carefully remove the rose from the pot and gently loosen the roots. If the plant is tightly root bound, use a sharp knife to score the sides of the root ball and try again to loosen the roots.

Add some organic matter to the soil in hole, if needed.

Place the rose bush in the center of the hole, with the roots spread out.

Fill in the hole and firm gently.

Thoroughly water the newly planted bush and then apply a layer of mulch.

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Most people enjoy red roses - they are classic beauties that convey love. Red Sunblaze Miniature Rose is truly vivid red with longlasting blooms. This one makes a spectacular low-growing hedge.

Another favorite of mine is My Valentine which was specifically bred for the Valentine's Day celebration. These pretty deep red flowers are long lasting as cut flowers and good for containers.

Caliente is also a "hot" little number. Deep red buds of classic form open to bright, warm, fire engine red blooms with pointed petals. Single stems rest on a compact bushy plant that's clothed in disease resistant foliage. I've planted several of these in the ground and they are hardy little plants.

Their size and endless array of color add beauty to any location. In containers on your deck or patio, border planting or in hanging baskets these roses provide an endless supply of blooms for your enjoyment outdoors, as well as bouquets for indoors.

A gorgeous bi-color miniature rose is Bees Knees (Photo on the right) I love the names of roses, especially the miniatures, and this one of my favorites! Beautiful medium yellow blooms with pink edging. An easy to grow mini that would be a great addition to every rose growers garden. Blooms constantly even in heat.

Another pretty mixed tone miniature is Glowing Amber bred in Canada. This is one of the most colorful of the miniature roses. Exhibition blooms of bright red with an amber-yellow reverse. This powerful little bloomer has good disease resistancy and will bloom profusely. Also makes great cut flowers.

Watering -

How much water your rose bush will require depends on your soil and weather. A general rule of thumb is to provide at least an inch of water each week. During hot, dry spells you will need to water more frequently. Be sure to water deeply, so that the soil is wet at least 12 - 18 inches below the surface. Avoid getting the leaves wet during humid weather, to discourage fungal diseases.

Pruning -

As with other roses, prune miniature roses just before new growth starts in late winter or early spring. Hard pruning is not necessary. Prune dead or broken wood first. Then trim back about a third of the plant to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

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