Miniature Rose Bushes

Two Sisters Roses

Miniatures

Miniatures are hardy enough to grow outdoors in zones 6-10 without winter protection, and
with a good cover of mulch they will survive winters as far north as zone 4. Miniature roses are
surprisingly easy to grow, and they look great as edgings for your beds or borders, accent
plants for rock gardens.
Miniature roses range in size from the micro-minis which grow to about five inches, up to a
height four feet or more. The flowers are from 1/2 inch to two inches in diameter, and the range
of colors is similar to that of full-sized roses. Most types will bloom from spring until frost.
Increasingly popular, miniature roses come in a wide range of colors and with fragrances that
vary from slight to intense. You also can find them with single or double blossoms. Other
characteristics include well-formed buds, closely spaced foliage, free flowering tendencies
and disease resistance.