Though at first one might think that these are fragile plants, what with their being miniature and all, whereas it’s the other way around as they’re one of the hardier plants of the rose variety.

This makes growing miniature roses very popular with budding rose gardeners.

Despite their “unnatural appearance,” miniature roses are actually true roses bred to stay small in size. These plants come in all sizes and shapes, with different attributes making them one of the more versatile plants to grow.

Growing them doesn’t mean you are stuck with a single kind of plant since these plants come in several varieties:

Climbers - these are minis that grow against supports.
Trailers - mini roses that grow well in baskets or over walls.
Micro-mini - these are the smallest mini roses available with blossoms ranging from 1.4 to an inch in size.
Miniflora - these are newly developed mini roses but with larger blooms and plants.

Growing miniature roses won’t leave you stuck with a single type of plant, rather it will leave you with several choices for you to choose from. When growing miniature roses, you should have the same mindset when planting them as you would with regular sized roses.

First thing you should do is dig a hole about the same depth as the pot the roses came in, but with an allowance of one foot in diameter. Then, carefully remove the plant in the pot, taking care not to damage the roots.

If needed, you can add some organic matter in the hole to add nutrients to the soil.

As you place the plant in the hole, make sure it is centered with the roots spread out & when the plant is in place, fill in the hole and gently pat the soil to firm it. When that is done, thoroughly water the plant then add a layer of mulch.

When it comes to maintenance, growing miniature roses still requires care from the gardener.

Just because they are hardier, doesn’t mean one must neglect them right?

Feeding the plants fertilizer is a good idea since these plants can be heavy feeders, especially since they are heavy bloomers. Feed them when the bush first leafs out, after each heavy bloom, and remember to stop feeding them about 6-8 weeks before the first frost.

This is why it is important to know the cycle of seasons in your area. When watering your plants, it is recommended to give them an inch of water a week. Though in hot and dry weather, you can water them with added frequency to keep the roots from drying out.

Though in winter miniature roses are tougher than regular roses, growing miniature roses still need the same maintenance as with regular roses. Read up all you can, and when you take good care of these plants, they will in turn provide you with beautiful blooms for a long, long time.