Roses are by far one of the most beautiful flowers on the planet, and this beauty is only further driven by their color variety. There is a rose color that suits everyone. Check out this carefully curated list of 15 types of miniature roses.
In this article, we separate the 5 most popular rose colors and give you some examples of great miniature roses.
White To Cream Miniature Roses
Irresistible Rose
Irresistible rose was bred by Cecilia L. (Dee) Bennett in the United States, in 1989.
| COLOR: White, Light Pink Center | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Moderate, Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Irresistible rose truly lives up to its name. This white rose uniquely has a light pink center.
While this is a miniature rose, this flower is very full with at least 40 petals per rose.
They have a high-centered bloom form and grow in small clusters.
The shrub grows tall and upright with semi-glossy green foliage.
This rose is very hardy and is tolerable of a wide range of USDA zones.
Combined with their disease resistance, this rose is recommended for gardeners of all backgrounds.
Snow Bride Rose
Snow Bride rose was bred by Betty Jolly in the United States, in 1982.
| COLOR: White | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The white flowers of the Snow Bride shrub have a classic hybrid tea bloom form.
These roses will bloom in clusters throughout the growing season.
Snow Brides are susceptible to mildew, but with some minor care adjustments, you’re unlikely to run into any disease.
Mildew is often borne from wet foliage combined with a lack of airflow.
Always keep in mind to water your plants at the base and do not splash the plant with water.
Regular pruning also helps promote better air circulation and prevent excess moisture from becoming trapped.
Mauve – Lavender Miniature Roses
Lavender Crystal Rose
Lavender Crystal rose was bred by Hitoshi Asami in Japan, before 1985.
| COLOR: Mauve, Darker Center | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild To Strong, Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The ruffled petals of the Lavender Crystal rose to make this a standout flower.
These roses have a very full petal count with at least 40 petals per rose.
They have a good rebloom and will blossom throughout the season.
Not only are these flowers good for containers and mixed borders, but they are also an excellent choice for cut flowers.
Their lavender hue and moderate fragrance make them a perfect complement to a floral arrangement.
Twilight Trail Rose
Twilight Trail rose was bred by Ernest D. Williams in the United States, in 1985.
| COLOR: Mauve Or Purple Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The full Twilight Trail roses bloom throughout the season in flushes.
They have a high-centered bloom shape.
Twilight Trail rose shrubs are capable of withstanding moderate to warm climates and are hardy to zones 6 and above.
If you’re looking for mauve roses that can handle the heat, look no further!
Winsome Rose
Winsome rose was bred by F. Harmon Saville in the United States, in 1984.
| COLOR: Mauve Or Purple Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Winsome rose has a classic hybrid tea bloom shape with a high center and reflexed bloom form.
Each rose has about 30 to 36 petals, making this a full rose.
The Winsome shrub grows upright and compact with glossy green foliage.
This variety of rose is resistant to common rose diseases including blackspot, mildew, and rust.
Red Miniature Roses
Beauty Secret Rose
Beauty Secret rose was bred by Ralph S. Moore in the United States, in 1965.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Fruity Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Beauty Secret rose starts with long, ovoid buds which blossom into double (17 to 25 petal) roses.
These flowers have a high-centered bloom shape and are solitary for the most part.
These roses will benefit from a fertilizer treatment that is done during the springtime just before the buds set in.
Select an all-purpose fertilizer that is balanced.
Avoid too much nitrogen, as this can greatly impact the quality and quantity of your flower yield.
Mountie Rose
Mountie rose was bred by Keith G. Laver in Canada, in 1984.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The bloom form of the Mountie rose can be described as cupped-to-flat.
These double roses contain around 30 to 35 petals.
As you can tell by their creative name, the Mountie rose originated in Canada, where the temperatures can get very low, to say the least.
These roses are tolerable of USDA zones as low as 4.
If you live in one of these cold climates, we recommend waiting until all threats of spring frost have passed before pruning your Mountie roses.
Check in with your local weather to determine the ideal pruning time for you.
Red Ace Rose
Red Ace rose was bred by Gerrit De Ruiter in Netherlands, in 1977.
| COLOR: Dark Red | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Red Ace roses are known to have a double bloom form, with each rose containing 17 to 25 petals.
This variety has a good re-bloom and will continue to bloom throughout the season.
The Red Ace shrub may be small, but it has a bushy growth pattern.
These miniature rose bush leaves are light to medium green and semi-glossy.
Fancy Pants Rose
Fancy Pants rose was bred by Benson E. “Gene” King in the United States, in 1986.
| COLOR: Red Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Fancy Pants roses have an exhibition bloom form that is full of petals (26 to 40 petals).
These beautiful petals have a gradient color and you may notice hints of orange close to the center of the rose.
The medium-sized shrub of the Fancy Pants plant grows bushy and upright.
Its leaves are a matte green.
Pink Miniature Roses
Tiffany Lynn Rose
Tiffany Lynn rose was bred by Nelson F. Jolly in the United States, in 1985.
| COLOR: Pink Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The high-centered pink roses of the Tiffany Lynn plant have a double petal count, ranging from 16 to 25 petals.
The deciduous shrub has matte-green serrated leaves.
Tiffany Lynn roses can be grown as miniature roses in pots, though they will need some slight adjustments.
Select at least a 3 gallon container to grow your roses in.
Every 3 years, you will need to repot your roses into a slightly larger container.
Kitty Hawk Rose
Kitty Hawk rose was bred by Dennis A. Bridges in the United States, in 1986.
| COLOR: Pink Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Kitty Hawk rose has an exhibition bloom form and contains roughly 29 petals per rose.
This rose variety enjoys a medium to warm climate and requires a yearly pruning in the early spring in order to remove any branches that died during the winter.
Pierrine Rose
Pierrine rose was bred by Michael C. Williams in the United States, in 1988.
| COLOR: Orange-Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Citrus, Damask Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The small, high-centered roses of the Pierrine plant grow in clusters and bloom throughout the season.
While these roses can survive under poor soil conditions, you will get your best results by planting your Pierrine roses in a soil that is well-draining, very fertile, and slightly acidic.
Yellow Miniature Roses
Tracey Wickham Rose
Tracey Wickham rose was bred by Eric T. Welsh in Australia, in 1984.
| COLOR: Yellow Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Tracey Wickham roses have a high-centered bloom shape.
These roses are very full with each rose containing around 26 to 40 petals per flower.
The gorgeous petals of the Tracey Wickham start with a creamy yellow in the center and transition outwards to a reddish coral around the edges.
These roses are small enough to be grown in a container.
Keep in mind that you will need to repot these roses every 2 to 3 years.
Take great care when transplanting your Tracey Wickham roses as the stems are known to have thorns.
Luis Desamero Rose
Luis Desamero rose was bred by Cecilia L. (Dee) Bennett in the United States, in 1989.
| COLOR: Light Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Fruity Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Luis Desamero rose has a classic hybrid tea rose shape with a high center and around 28 petals per flower.
The shrub is bushy with medium green foliage.
This rose variety requires a yearly pruning routine every spring just as the plant enters its active growth.
Depending on your climate, you will find that you need to prune 1/3 or more of the plant.
A good rule of thumb to follow is that the colder your climate is, the more needs to be pruned.
Party Girl Rose
Party Girl rose was bred by F. Harmon Saville in the United States, before 1979.
| COLOR: Yellow Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Party Girl roses have a high-centered, double bloom shape with each rose containing around 16 to 25 petals each.
The deciduous shrub is rather small, only reaching a height of roughly 18 inches.
Regardless, the small size makes this ideal for containers, ground covers, or mixed borders.
Conclusion
Miniature roses are a beautiful, diverse classification of roses.
One of our favorite things about roses is the vast array of colors they come in.
With countless hues to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down which miniature rose to choose from, but we hope our list has made it easier!
