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25 FEB 04 by
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My wife purchased this potted miniature rose from a local general merchandiser. We live in North Western Ohio and I wonder whether this rose can be planted in a partially shaded area and left through the winter. Also, are there any special instructions on its care with regard to soil type and water. The tag that accompanied the rose bush stated "Indirect light. Moderately moist soil." This will be my third attempt at keeping a miniature rose alive and I don't want to lose another one.
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#1 of 4 posted
25 FEB 04 by
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Indirect light isn't correct for miniature roses, and I have no idea why it's always on those pot tags that come with them. Some minis, like some full-sized roses, can tolerate partial shade; but most of them need plenty of sun. So you might want to consider a different planting spot. However, it should winter fine outside - mine do in Maine.
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17 JAN 06 by
rgyure
The canyon cupido rose looks so delicate. You say I can plant it outside and it will come back each year. Should I put mulch over it in the winter to keep it warm. Right now I have it in a pot inside my house.
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18 JAN 06 by
Wendy C
If you still have it in the house, keep it in the house until Spring. Putting any growing rose through that kind of a temp swing would kill it or at least put it into a signifgant shock.
All roses need up to six hours of full sunlight. I don't know why the directions say indirect light. In my opinion most people have trouble with potted roses because they over water them. You want the rose to be evenly moist, never soggy. This causes root rot. Smell the soil, if it's foul replace it. Water the rose from the bottom every week or when you notice it's dry. Set it in the sink or in a bowl. The rose would appreciate a humidifier.
Spider mites are a problem in the winter for indoor roses. Even greenhouses fight with them. When you water the rose, flick the lower leaves over a white piece of paper. If dark specs appear..you probably have Spider mites. Tip the rose over the sink and spray the underside of the foliage every day until they are gone. Spider Mites will defoliate a rose in a short time. You can also dip the foliage in a mild soap solution to get rid of them. Spider mites hate water, so the regular spraying is as good as anything.
Check to see what hardiness zone you live in. Canyon Cupido is listed hardy to zone 6. Most minis are much more hardy than they are given credit for. Planted out of the wind and with winter mounding it would probably do fine. Don't wait until Fall to plant though..plant in the Spring and let the plant adjust to being outside.
Good luck
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#4 of 4 posted
20 JAN 06 by
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Thanks so much Wendy C...your comments were very helpful.
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6 JUL 05 by
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I just bought a canyon cupido in a supermarket, poor thing. I need to know how to transplant it quick! What type of soil and what size pot?! Thanks so much, I look forward to any advice I can get (my local garden store didnt know what to say??)!
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This is a rose from Denmark bred by Poulsen. Poulsen is doing some excellent work in regards to disease resistance. It is a name you can rely on to put out good roses. Any potting soil will do and a pot with the top diameter about 12 inches accross will be fine to start with. Sprinkle some slow release fertilize such as 14-14-14 over the top and then just sit back and enjoy the rose.
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9 JUL 05 by
Wendy C
Ditto to Old Rosarian's advise on size, etc. I've found planting the old pot first works great. Press the soil around the existing pot in the new pot. Pull the pot out, and carefully remove the rose, slide the rose into the ready made hole and you have a painless move. smile.
Good luck with your rescue.
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#3 of 4 posted
17 JAN 06 by
rgyure
Will the canyon cupido live outside through the winter? Or is this a rose that is only a house plant?
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#4 of 4 posted
18 JAN 06 by
Wendy C
Canyon Cupido is listed as hardy to zone 6. Most minis do very well outside over the winter. Alot of your question depends on what zone you live in.
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