I never cut my buds off-was told that by the time you have buds, the energy to make them has already been expended so just let them go and deadhead when they fade.

Bloomorelse, I had the miniature rose "Irresistible" at one time. Miniature doesn't necessarily mean the bush stays small, but the leaves and roses do! My minnie rose Irresistible grew to about 4 ft. tall with about that much spread. It repeats all summer. Gorgeous blooms will keep you watching for the next flush. Now, if you purchased the really tiny roses...they are known as 'micro-minis' and they are not winter hardy. You basically treat them the same as other roses except winter care. I did leave mine out one winter (planted into the ground), but they didn't thrive and eventually died. I find miniature roses just as easy to root as any other rose variety. When I get a micro-minie, right away I re-pot it into an amended potting soil and water with 1/2 strength water-soluble fertilizer. When flowers begin decline, pinch off and wait for the next flush. Enjoy!

I sure will. It was funny because I ordered teo plants and because I was a new customer Richard said I could have a free Rose . So I went back and I'm not sure how I did not see that one the first time because it just jumped out at me and it made me smile and I thought a whole bunch of those blossoms are going to be a very happy plant.

I think people on the rose propagation forum could answer your question. Try this link: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/rosespro