Rise and Shine Miniature Rose was introduced by Ralph Moore in 1977. One of the finest yellow miniature roses available, it can grow to a height of three feet and can get equally as wide. It has a mass of bright yellow flowers summer through fall here in zone 8. Fall also provides a bounty of delicious tiny rose hips that are perfect for making a cup of tea. 

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.

Rise and Shine Miniature Rose has perfectly shaped buds that are ideal for drying or using in fresh crafts like our fresh Herbal Wreath.  It would make an excellent addition to our  Crafter's Herb Garden Six Pack.