LIGHT
Miniature rose bushes bloom the best in full sun. Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sun per day. Morning sun is more kind to the plant.
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WATERING
One to two inches of water per week is usually sufficient, but this varies by climate and growing conditions. Hot locations and sandy soil like Colorado will need more frequent watering. Make sure to water the soil and not the leaves.
SOIL
A rich, sandy loam is the preferred soil for miniature roses. Amend difficult soils with humus, or consider building up the beds to ensure good drainage. Roses will not tolerate soggy, wet roots. Mulch the plants to cool the roots and conserve water.Â
FERTILIZER
Miniature rose bushes are heavy feeders and benefit from regular applications of fertilizer. Choose a balanced fertilizer or one labeled for roses. Iron is essential if the soil’s pH is too high. If the leaves turn yellow with green veins, use an iron supplement.
MINIATURE ROSE VARIETIES
ALL A TWITTER
Color: Orange
Fragrance: Light
Loads of shiny bright audacious orange blooms sparkle against the abundant deep deep glossy green leaves…and that dazzling color lasts all through the life of the flower. Perfect in a patio pot or tucked into a gaudy garden border. Makes a terrific tree rose, too. Best flower size & petals in cooler conditions.
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall
Plant Height: 1.5 – 2 feet
Plant Spacing: 1 – 2 feet
LIFE'S LITTLE PLEASURES
Color: Lavender
Fragrance: Fruity
Make sure to take time to find enjoyment in Life’s Little Pleasures. Very double blooms of lavender-pink, fade to lavender but then hold their color to the very end. An abundance of blooms, with excellent bud and flower form, sit atop a well-rounded shrub with a compact habit.
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall
Plant Height: 2 – 3 feet
Plant Spacing: 1 – 2 feet
RAINBOW'S END
Color: Yellow/Orange
Fragrance: Mild
These bright colors make a pot o’ gold look dull. Its bushy compact plant displays lots of pointed buds and large shapely blooms atop glossy green leaves. One of the best!
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall
Plant Height: 1 – 2 feet
Plant Spacing: 1 – 2 feet




