USDA certified organic herbs, vegetables and perennials from the California Central Valley

In the early spring picture below, it is backed by the twiggy, still dormant, Lemon Verbena. This plant is about ten years old and about three feet tall and wide. It is roughly shaped into a ball once a year with a hedge trimmer.

Beauty Secret is as close as it comes to a year round rose here in Zone 8. It is already in full leaf and starting to bloom when the rest of the roses are just starting to put out leaf buds.

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.

Occasionally this plant is available in plug trays. These trays hold 128 of all the same plant.  They are a great low cost way to fill a lot of space. Each cell is 3/4 of inch by an inch. Check here to see if Beauty Secret Miniature Rose Plug Trays are available.