Growing & using Pink Petticoat Miniature Rose
The flowers of Pink Petticoat are a stunning mix of coral and cream. Blooms are about two inches wide and and beautifully formed. Usually they are borne individually instead of in clusters. Pink Petticoat is almost competley thornless with dark green leathery leaves. One of our shorter roses it rarely gets more than two feet tall. Because it blooms in flushes throught the year, it is a welcome addition to the rose garden.
Like all roses, miniature roses are sun loving and fairly drought resistant. Plant in well drained soil and fertilize with an organic fertilizer in the spring. Dead canes can be pruned anytime but most pruning occurs in the fall when we shape the plant to the desirable height and width. All rose petals are edible, if grown organically, and make attractive garnishes for salads. They can be added after cooking to almost any dish. Whole buds can be used to decorate cakes or other confections. Before using any flower in food, a sample flower should be pulled apart and inspected for insects.
Orange Honey Miniature Rose would make an excellent addition to our Crafter’s Herb Garden Six Pack and to our Edible Flower Herb Garden Six Pack..