This mini has a special place in my heart, because it was my first Mini Queen of Show, but certainly not my last queen with this mini. Plum Duffy continued to be a reliable show rose, throughout my 13 years as an exhibitor. This was a great mini rose, when I needed a punch of purple. Surprisingly, the mini blooms also have a wonderful fragrance.

The blooms are usually borne one-to-a-stem on this compact plant, which only get about 18 inches tall and wide. The foliage is deep green and healthy.