Miniature Roses....

[Ann B.]

Jim,

I remember a long time ago you asked whether miniature roses could be planted in the ground. Well, I guess my answer is now 'It depends', mostly on the specific varieity.

You see, last fall, I missed one when taking plants indoors for winter protection. It was under a honeysuckle vine that is still in the pot (and may stay there forever. LAS!)!

Anyway, early this spring, I spotted a pink bloom in there and scrambled under it to see what it was. Wouldn't you know? A pretty little miniature rose...

Yesterday....

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and Today....

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Aren't they pretty? And so very easy to grow. They bloom and bloom with no effort on my part!

[jimtx]

Your timing is great .... just rescued 5 from my neighbor .... sad and neglected .... repotted .... and got rid of dead wood .. starting to put out new growth ... be interesting to see what I have. Any special care for the little ones? Pots are large enough to grow in for some time.

Jim

[Ann B.]

Jim,

I only have a few, but the ones that I have are easy. I don't do anything special except to make sure the soil is kept moist. I suppose they would bloom more if I fertilized them more often, but I am pleased with the way they are now.

The ones I have seem to be like old roses, no black spot, no aphids, and not much pruning required.

They are simply a JOY!

[Rebecca]

Ann and Jim,

I plant all of my miniature roses in the ground and can't recall ever losing any!

They are so much easier to grow than their full sized counter parts and have stuck them in in places I couldn't even fit a bloom from a Hyb. Tea! I used to know the names of all of my minies, but just as the garden markers have faded over time, so has my memory!

Here are a few that are blooming nicely toady:

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This is one who's name I <b><U>Do</u></b> remember; it's 'Minnie Pearl', a wonderfull mini-hyb. tea!

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Rebecca

[Ann B.]

Rebecca,

I don't have very many miniatures, but they seem to flourish outdoors and are blooming quite well under the shade of my older pecan trees, so planted in the ground they shall be!

Thanks!