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16.06.2023 - 06:33 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
Miniature and Miniflora Roses: What’s the Difference?Listen, I adore roses, but even I can admit that categorizing these plants has gotten a little bit, shall we say, confusing.
I mean, a “shrub” is a group classification, but all roses are botanically shrubs as well. Then there are miniature and miniflora types.
They’re both small, and a breeder who hybridizes a tiny plant can choose which category they want to stick their new plant in.
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That means the same 12-inch-tall plant that a breeder just created could be described as a mini, miniflora, or a shrub, depending on what the breeder picks.
You can see why there’s some confusion surrounding this.
It helps to have labels to understand exactly what it is we are talking about when we discuss roses.
If you’re out shopping for a particular plant and you hope to find something that is about 16 inches tall with full-sized blossoms, you’re going to want to ask for a miniflora rather than a miniature plant when you talk to the salesperson.
So, what’s the deal with miniflora and miniature roses? What sets them apart? What similarities do they share?
We’re going to explain everything in just a minute. Up ahead, here’s what we’ll discuss to make the difference between these two types of petite roses crystal clear:
Rose classifications around the globe are determined by the American Rose Society (ARS).
They oversee classifications and registrations, so when we say a certain name or term pertaining to roses is classified, we mean the ARS has done so.
But of course, not everyone gardens by the book. Sometimes we use slang or common terms that aren’t officially recognized by the ARS.
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