Ring of Fire mini rose has all the best traits of roses without the hassle. Hardy, tough, and floriferous this miniature is suitable for gardens across America. Surprisingly, it makes an excellent container plant as well.
Purchased for a botany class in January of 2007, Ring of Fire mini rose was kept as a houseplant until spring. It performed well in 2007 but really came into its own in 2008. After wintering in the unheated stairwell, the mini rose was ready for spring. By May buds were forming. It reached peak bloom in June and just kept going. The only break came in August while we were on vacation. It did not rain for two weeks and when we got back in early September almost everything, including Ring of Fire, had suffered. All blossoms and leaves had dropped revealing the bare woody branches. But after a couple weeks of watering, Ring of Fire re-sprouted with vigor and resumed peak bloom as October arrived!
It continued to bloom into winter as it was placed into the cold frame. Remarkably the blossoms persisted inside the covered cold frame. Although the flowers have started to fade, it is still blooming . Just yesterday, I cut a couple for my sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Amazing!
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