How Do You Care For Miniature Rose Bushes?
The term miniature rose bush refers to those roses cloned from Rosa chinensis minima. Tiny in stature, miniature rose bushes grow to mature heights under 1 foot and are available in a variety of colors. Considered true roses, master gardeners have simply bred miniature rose bushes smaller than traditional teas. Repeat bloomers, miniature rose bushes are extremely hardy and put on a brilliant display of color during the summer months, before going dormant in winter. Moderate care is required to keep these miniature clones healthy and looking their best. Provide your miniature rose bushes with full sunlight. Remove the branches of plants that overhang your miniature roses and rob them of sunlight. Miniature rose bushes will not thrive in the shadow of taller growing plants. Water the miniature rose bushes every other day in the spring and fall, and every day in the summer. At least 1 inch of supplemental watering is required in lieu of rain. Maintain moist to a 1-inch depth using a garde
