I received a miniature rose plant as a gift last spring, transplanted
it to a bigger container, and have kept it outside on the patio ever
since. Thanks to regular watering and fertilizer, it has grown to
about 2x2ft and is blooming well.

However - I'd prefer to move it into the yard. Does anyone know
whether these plants can successfully be transplanted outside in
Central Texas?

Teri
Cedar Park, TX

Sure. Roses are roses. They're hardy much farther north. I don't know for
sure if all varieties bred for pot culture are good outside (like some
hybrid teas are so tender they're hardly worth growing except the flowers
are so beautiful, if you can get any past the bugs and diseases,) but I've
grown minis in Montana in sheltered areas. I'm sure whoever moved into my
house when I left killed them, but it can be done.

Cindy