Rose people, I need your help!

thistlebloom

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Wife found some, so told her to buy me one. If there are several plants, would I be better served to separate so each can build a better root system? We had a red mini that I had to move, never made it though the winter.

I wouldn't bother to separate a mini. But you could if it made you happy having more than one clump.

I just went out and looked for mine that I mentioned in this old thread, and yep, it's still out there looking good. :)
 

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Wife found some, so told her to buy me one. If there are several plants, would I be better served to separate so each can build a better root system? We had a red mini that I had to move, never made it though the winter.
If you plant pretty much ANYTHING in the Fall it may not have enough time to grow a root structure deep enough to survive the winter. Normally mini roses are the hardiest. You should always plant far enough apart for the roots to have room. Hope this helps.
 

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More clumps are always better. Now to find spots for more clumps IF there are more than one in pot.
 

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4 plants per pot. I divided 2 of them into 3 starts, 1 pot into 2 starts. I know they will scatter out.
 

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