Care of Mini Roses
Plant outside in full sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Water if no rain. Additional water, 1 gal per plant 2 x per week
Fertilization....little needed, however Peters or dissolvable fertilizer...half strength, two times a month. Granular 10-10-10 may be used. Add 1 T. epson salts per month per plant. Scratch in soil or mix it in l gal. of water and water plants with this solution. Peters fertilizer and epson salts (mag. sulfate) can be mixed together in same water.
Stop all fertilization Sept l st.
Late November, after heavy frost cover ground to about two inches of ground leaves, hardwood mulch or manure.
Spray program....use Ortho spray can for roses. Water well before spraying. Do not spray in heat of the day. Morning or night is best.
Pick roses and bring inside. Small bottles (airline liqueur bottles) make good containers. Add some boxwood, coral bells, evergreen, or baby's breath for added interest.
These minis grow like "weeds" and are the easiest roses to grow. They thrive even with neglect, EXCEPT for WATER.
The Smith Rosarians - Sue and Ed Smith