I'm a sucker for mini roses - you know, the ones that show up in supermarkets for Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. Hard to believe there are usually 6 little bushes in just ONE of those little pots. Anyway, the first year I got one of those "presents" from my hubby, I separated and planted all the mini roses outside that spring. Unfortunate, they just didn't do well and only one made it through the following winter. So, the next year, when my hubby gave me another one of those cute little pots, I decided to try something different.
I put each plant in its own 8 inch pot and kept them outside all summer on the back deck. They thrived! When fall came, I figured I'd try and winter them over in my garage. Success!
I've been to keep 4 individual healthy plants alive for almost five years now. The thing is, each year they get a little BIGGER. Last year they didn't bloom as well, and I wonder if it's because they need larger pots? How much larger should I try? Do minis like to be pot-bound? Or do they like a lot of room? Any advice would be appreciated.
