Autumn Splendor Mini-Flora/Miniature Rose: Williams' Seasonal Glory

The Autumn Splendor mini-flora/miniature rose, introduced in 1999 by Williams (MICautumn), bears small, high-centered flowers of a rich orange-red that deepen in autumn coolness. A splendid miniature for seasonal color.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Autumn Splendor'
Additional names: MICautumn, Autumn Splendor?
Hybridized by: Williams
Registered/Introduced: 1999

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact 18–24 inches. Flowers 1.5–2 inches, orange-red, high-centered. Light fragrance. Continuous bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Light spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Containers, edging, front of border, autumn gardens. The color intensifies in fall.