{"product_id":"miniature-rose-6-pot-red","title":"Miniature Rose Red - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miniature Rose is a dwarf, bushy form of the China rose (Rosa chinensis) prized for its small, perfectly formed blooms carried in flushes through most of the year. Rarely exceeding 30-45 cm in height, it is one of the easiest roses to grow in containers, making it a favourite for Indian balconies, terraces and windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers come in a wide range of colours - red, pink, yellow, white and bicolours - and are produced repeatedly given good sun and feeding. The glossy green foliage stays neat and compact, and the plant responds well to regular pruning to keep its tidy mounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Indian climate it flowers most heavily through the cooler months (October to March) but, with care, will rebloom in cycles for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina (Rosa chinensis); modern miniatures bred worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy, deep green, pinnately compound leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, pink, yellow, white, orange and bicolours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat-flowering; heaviest October-March in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; grows across most of India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist; water daily in summer, reduce in monsoon. Avoid waterlogging and wetting foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loamy soil with compost; pH 6.0-6.5. Add sand or perlite for container drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 15-28°C; tolerates Indian summers if shaded in peak afternoon heat and kept watered.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; good air circulation helps prevent fungal disease in humid monsoon conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed every 2-3 weeks during growth with balanced NPK or rose mix; add bone meal\/compost monthly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeadhead spent blooms regularly; prune lightly after each flush and hard-prune in early winter to shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years into fresh soil; choose a pot at least 20-25 cm wide with drainage holes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings of semi-hardwood shoots, best taken in the cooler months; also by grafting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, spider mites, thrips and fungal issues (black spot, powdery mildew, rust).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets, but thorns can cause physical injury.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ornamental potted plant for balconies, terraces and windowsills\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Edging and borders in small gardens\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Indoor decoration near a bright sunny window\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Gifting plant for festivals and occasions\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cut blooms for small flower arrangements\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In North India, give the plant maximum winter sun (Oct-Feb) for the heaviest flush, and shift pots to partial afternoon shade during the harsh April-June heat to prevent flower scorch.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;During the monsoon, improve drainage, avoid overhead watering and watch for black spot and powdery mildew - spray a mild fungicide or neem preventively. Deadhead regularly and feed every fortnight to keep blooms coming.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does a miniature rose need in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place it on a sunny balcony or terrace; in peak summer give some afternoon shade to protect the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my miniature rose not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon causes are too little sunlight, lack of feeding, or no deadheading. Ensure full sun, feed every 2-3 weeks, and remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a miniature rose indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly right next to a very bright, sunny window. Roses need strong direct light, so they perform far better outdoors on a sunny balcony or terrace than deep indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048793538806,"sku":"PLT-MINIATUREROS-P06-RED","price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/miniature-rose-red.jpg?v=1782711614","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/miniature-rose-6-pot-red","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}