Soft pink petals are lined with silvery shades of pink and white on the back. One of Ralph Moore's roses (introduced in 1971), Andrea has a classic rose shaped flower and can often have as many as seven flowers in one cluster. The perfectly shaped buds (pictured above) are ideal for drying or using in fresh crafts like our fresh Herbal Wreath. Andrea is an arching rose and can be trained to climb. It may go as high as five feet with support.

Like all roses, miniature roses are sun loving and fairly drought resistant. Plant in well drained soil and fertilize with an organic fertilizer in the spring. We prune out dead canes whenever we notice them and shape the plant to the height and width we want in fall. All rose petals are edible if grown organically and make attractive garnishes for salads. They can be added after cooking to almost any dish. Whole buds can be used to decorate cakes or other confections. Sample buds should be pulled apart and inspected for insects before using on food. The book How to Eat a Rose provides more on using roses in culinary pursuits.

Andrea Miniature Rose would make an excellent addition to our  Crafter's Herb Garden Six Pack.