Finding 'Sun Sprinkles' Miniature Rose and Pruning Old Climber Canes

'Sun Sprinkles' miniature rose is widely available through mail-order nurseries. Grey canes on climbers are often just aged wood, not dead.

Sources for 'Sun Sprinkles'

• Regan Nursery (CA): regannursery.com
• Jackson & Perkins (CA): jacksonandperkins.com
• Google search for current availability

Managing Grey Climber Canes

Grey = old, not necessarily dead. If other canes exist:

• Remove grey cane at base—stimulates new basal breaks
• If few canes remain, cut back by half only

Old canes can still produce, but renewal keeps climbers vigorous and floriferous.