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23-05-2003, 05:32 AM

In article , says...

As a rule minis are grown on their own roots and thus are hardier than a
grafted variety.

the hardiness of any variety is not at all related to whether a rose is
grafted or not, it is strictly genetics. And furthermore, the reason they
graft roses to rootstock in the first place is because the rootstock is
extremely hardy.

In the ground they tend to be susceptible to spider mites due the their lack
of height. Just keep an eye on them and I you can, remove the lower leaves
to reduce the
risk.

Tim

a good jet of water on a regular basis works great and doesn't require an
overhaul of the plant struc ture.

m