Miniature Roses are a beautiful way to add color and elegance to your garden. Compact and bushy growers, these Miniature Rose varieties are hardy for South Florida. They are disease resistant and low maintenance. We carry many different colors (red, yellow, pink and peach), all sure to impress!
How to care for Miniature Rose
Light. Miniature roses need high light, at least six hours of sun. They do best grown outdoors.
Water. Water often while a new rose establishes. Roses bloom best with frequent watering.
Soil and feeding. Grow it in a container of rich, well-drained potting mix or a bed enriched with organic matter. In South Florida, feed year-round with a rose fertilizer such as Bloom Special. In summer, give smaller amounts every two weeks.
Size. Grows to about 2 ft. Plant it at the front of a border so it stays visible.
Pruning. Prune once or twice a year, starting in January or February. Remove dead and crossing canes and shorten mature canes by one-third to one-half. Snip off faded flowers.
Problems to watch. Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spots.
Good to know. The flowers are about dime- to quarter-sized.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Roses
