miniature rose

Miniature roses require more frequent watering than full-sized roses. Water them thoroughly whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, typically about twice a week. Make sure to saturate the soil all the way down to the roots. Avoid splashing the leaves of the rose as it could cause disease. It is especially important to water miniature roses if the temperatures are high or if the plant is grown in a pot. For best results, water early in the morning.

Miniature roses need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day to bloom and maintain their vibrant color. To ensure optimal growth and flowering, Rosa 'Savahalo' GOLDEN HALO should be placed in an area that receives a minimum of 6 hours of full sunlight each day, preferably in a south-facing direction. In the summertime, long hours of sunshine may cause the leaves to be scorched, so you might want to give the plant a little bit of afternoon shade.

Miniature roses are generally pruned twice (spring and fall) in a season. For spring pruning, wait until the last chance of frost has passed before pruning the miniature rose. At that time, look to remove any deadwood, as well as any growth that has become too vigorous. Prune the canes back to a desirable length and shape, and cut out any crossing canes to prevent crowding the growth. Next, cutting the planted bushes to 1/3 of their height overall. For fall pruning, begin by removing any deadwood, as well as any growth that has become too vigorous. Then, prune back the remaining canes to about a third of their previous length. This provides a shorter, more compact bush and will also encourage the bush to produce larger blooms in the following season. Overall, miniature roses require much less pruning than larger hybrid roses and usually only require about 1 to 3 hours of pruning per season.