"Miniature" refers to the size of the bloom, not the size of the plant. Plant size can range from 1.5' - 2' tall to over 5' tall. They are sold by a wide variety of vendors.

The ones grown in the greenhouse make very nice plants for outside. Many of them are hybridized by Poulsen Roser in Germany. Most of these potted roses have more than one plant in the pot, see the "How to save a potted gift rose" thread in this forum for more information.

Hardiness depends on the variety, just like the larger varieties. I'm in NJ, on the 6/7 border, and grow many minis.

You don't want to use rocks or gravel to mulch under roses, makes the soil too hot. Use something organic, chopped leaves, compost, or wood chips.

Best bet would be to give your size requirements, and we can help with recommendations. Also, take a look at helpmefind.com, and look at vendor sites, Rosemania.com, Almost Heaven Roses, Palatine Roses, Pickering Nursery, for some ideas.

"Miniature" refers to the size of the bloom, not the size of the plant. Plant size can range from 1.5' - 2' tall to over 5' tall. They are sold by a wide variety of vendors.

The ones grown in the greenhouse make very nice plants for outside. Many of them are hybridized by Poulsen Roser in Germany. Most of these potted roses have more than one plant in the pot, see the "How to save a potted gift rose" thread in this forum for more information.

Hardiness depends on the variety, just like the larger varieties. I'm in NJ, on the 6/7 border, and grow many minis.

You don't want to use rocks or gravel to mulch under roses, makes the soil too hot. Use something organic, chopped leaves, compost, or wood chips.

Best bet would be to give your size requirements, and we can help with recommendations. Also, take a look at helpmefind.com, and look at vendor sites, Rosemania.com, Almost Heaven Roses, Palatine Roses, Pickering Nursery, for some ideas.

Wow, thank you for all of that information! That really answers a lot of my questions.

I am surprised to learn that mini refers only to the bloom size.

I looked at those websites you listed and there are some really nice roses on them. I will take a look at some local nurseries and see what they have first, then I will try a mail order nursery if I can't find anything there.

Also I am definitely going to buy a tiny "gift rose" and give it a trial outside in the garden. If I give it a bit of shelter and some mulch maybe it will pull through the winter.

Well thanks for your help and I will come back if I have any other questions!

I live in zone 5b. Minis are hardy for me without covering them.