Miniature roses are proper roses that are bred to stay small. Just because they are smaller than other roses doesn't mean that they delicate or temperamental. These cute little roses are hardy, cold tolerant and continual bloomers!! They come in many shapes, sizes and colors, which make them a remarkably multi-purpose plant to add to your garden. They do well in borders and window boxes. Because of their compact size the mini can be added to an area in your garden where only a small space is available.
Miniature roses are available as climbers, which can send up shoots as tall as 7 feet not all minis are compact. Just like other climbing roses, they are not true vines and will need to be supported. You can also purchase a miniature rose that will drape over the sides of a container making them a nice option for hanging baskets. They will live for years in a pot if fertilized and watered sufficiently. The micro-miniature rose is a very compact rose that usually doesn't get any larger than 12 inches. Just imagine what you can do with this little plant squeeze in a bit more color in your garden space. You can even find some varieties of minis that have a nice aroma. If you are so inclined to make a potpourri with your roses these little roses can be dried whole which creates an interesting character to any container of dried herbs and flowers.
Planting miniatures is essentially the same process as any other rose.
choose a sunny location
check soil to make sure it's healthy and drains well
give plant room to grow
provide nutrients and plenty of water at time of planting
When digging the hole for you rose, make sure the hole is approximately 12 inches larger than the size of the pot that your rose came in. Add some bone meal and little compost at the bottom of the hole to promote root growth in your new plant. Create a mound in the bottom of the hole so you can carefully drape the roots over it this provides support for the roots as you re-fill the hole with dirt.
I know you will enjoy these little beauties in the garden they will provide you with additional options when planning your garden since they are so versatile and hardy. Miniature roses also make a nice gift but they will not do well as a houseplant long-term. It is recommended that you transplant them to a container outdoors or directly in the ground. This easy-to-care-for rose is a must for every rose enthusiast!
Happy Planting!!
Diane is a fellow rose enthusiast!! She first fell in love with planting and caring for roses when she was 14 years old. It was then that she planted her first rose bush with the help of her dad. Since then she has been teaching herself how to care for and grow roses. Getting to know more about miniature roses in your garden is so much fun. You can visit Diane at Rose Care Center to learn more about the art of growing roses.
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