Choice Miniature Roses: Top Varieties by Color & Where to Buy

Miniature roses offer all the charm of their full-size cousins in a compact package. Below are standout varieties grouped by color, with source codes keyed to the specialist nurseries listed at the end.

Apricot & Cinnamon

• 'Cinnamon Delight' – Pink-brown, strong fragrance. Similar: 'Julia's Rose'. (PT)
• 'Loving Touch' – Long apricot buds and blooms. (PT, SN)
• 'Savannah Miss' – Very fragrant, double apricot on long stems. (PT)

Lavender & Purple

• 'Angel Darling' – Pointed buds open to 10 wavy lavender petals. Unscented. (JMR, PT)
• 'Lavender Crystal' – Peony-like petals, clear unfading lilac. (SN)
• 'Sweet Chariot' – Fragrant purple clusters on trailing plant. (JMR, PT, RN, SN)

Red & Pink

• 'Baby Cécile Brunner' – Older mini; pink buds to pale pink blooms. (SN)
• 'Cherry Hi' – Red doubles hold in heat. (SN)
• 'Chick A Dee' – Pure pink with occasional white stripes; near-constant bloom. (PT, SN)
• 'Dresden Doll' – Mossy buds to perfect shell-pink cups. Unscented. (PT, SN)
• 'Renny' – Dark dusty pink, old-fashioned form, fragrant. (PT, SN)

White, Cream, Yellow

• 'Cal Poly' – Blazing yellow. (RN, SN)
• 'Popcorn' – Dainty honey-scented white with yellow stamens. (PT, SN)
• 'Rise 'n' Shine' – Bright clear yellow. (SN)

Bicolors

• 'Magic Carrousel' – White with red edges. (SN)
• 'Rose Gilardi' – Apple-scented, striped pink and red. (SN, UR)
• 'Splish Splash' – Fragrant porcelain pink blended with yellow. (SN)

Where to Buy

Miniatures are sold year-round at florists, garden centers, and grocery floral departments. For the best named-variety selection, order from specialists:

• Justice Miniature Roses (JMR), Wilsonville, OR; (503) 682-2370
• Pixie Treasures (PT), Yorba Linda, CA; (714) 993-6780
• Regan Nursery (RN), Fremont, CA; (510) 797-3222; www.regannursery.com
• Sequoia Nursery (SN), Visalia, CA; (559) 732-0309; www.miniatureroses.com
• Uncommon Rose (UR), Corvallis, OR; (541) 753-8871; www.uncommonrose.com

Planting & Care

Same needs as standard roses: fast-draining, slightly acidic soil; full sun; regular water and feed. Prune established plants yearly in early spring after last hard frost—cut strong canes to ⅓ original length.