MINIATURE ROSE CARE
Potting soil should be a loose mixture with a minimum of 25% peat moss. One good mix might be: equal parts each-soil,
peat moss and perlite. A commercial planting mix should be used in pots instead of field soil.
Ground preparation Dig a hole several inches wider and deeper than the container in which the miniature rose is growing.
Remove the plant from the container. Plants should be placed into the potting hole at the same level at which it was
growing, and the soil firmed gently-not packed, around them to remove air pockets. Use water to do the final compacting
and irrigation. Add mulch to prevent rapid drying and soil crusting. Keep well watered until established. Do not fertilize
until plants are pushing out new growth and well leafed. During hot summer months, it is best to transplant in the evening
so that plants can take advantage of maximum time without direct sun.
Insect and disease control Any chemicals which are suitable for roses can be used on your plants. Remember to dilute
for size and always follow directions. Fertilizer applications throughout the season can produce bigger and brighter
plants.
Trimming your miniature roses It is always best to trim/prune your plants to a desired shape and size, whether they are
pot or ground grown. Remove fallen petals and dead heads from your rose beds to reduce potential disease problems.
Miniature roses are not grafted, but grown on their own roots.
Watering Day of planting, plants should be thoroughly watered. They may need to be watered daily for the next few
days if it doesn't rain. Plants usually need supplemental watering on top of regular rainfall. Water first thing in the
morning. This is best because plants will then have the water throughout the day.
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