By: Norm Stewart
Submitted: 2010-10-21 20:03:13 | Word Count: 460
Our lives, for many centuries now, have been beautified with roses' beauty and fragrance. The smaller version of roses, the mini roses appeal to us not less than their bigger counterpart.Mini roses, also called miniature roses are roses that are bred to be smaller plants with smaller flowers. Even if these flowers are small, they have a selection of colors and types to choose from.To help you understand this rose type better, here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
How vulnerable are these plants? Growing this rose type is a breeze because of its resilience.
What's the ideal gap between roses? The size of the plant should determine this. For the smaller rose varieties, 12” to 15” should be ideal. For larger plants, 2- 3 feet is ideal.
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Is pruning recommended for this rose type? Your mini roses, just like any plant, will be happy to be trimmed and pruned.
When should I prune? When they are putting out new growth in late winter or early spring.
How do I prune them? Cut off one third to one half from the top of the growth and shape them the way you want.
What is the origin of the mini rose? In 1919 Switzerland, the Rosa Roulette was discovered. It is the 1st mini rose ever documented and it is still in existence.
Does this type of rose need fertilizer? Go ahead and use half the strength of liquid fertilizers. Granular fertilizers may be used as well but liquid fertilizers are easier to mix.
What is the ideal amount of water? It is necessary to have good drainage in your garden. 1-2 inches of water every week should be enough. This amount of water should keep them happy. If you plant your roses in a pot, keep the soil moist but do not soak it.
When is transplantation ideal? When the rose is dormant in late fall or early winter. Mini roses would value fresh soil.Can I grow miniature roses indoors? If you do not have time or do not want to give extra effort, then don't grow minis indoors. yes, they would grow but not without extra effort. Minis would best grow outdoors.
These are the questions that are often asked about Mini Roses. You may have other concerns that is not found on this page; go ahead and browse the website for more information on mini roses.
Author Resource:-
Norm Stewart is an expert Rose flower grower for 20 years and loves to share some valuable, professional tips to interested rose enthusiasts all over the world. Claim Norm’s popular FREE eCourse available at http://www.caringforrosesmadesimple.com
