They are great tub plants and can be taken inside while in flower. The miniatures have small leaves and a profusion of small bright flowers. Their full flush of flowers is during summer and autumn but they will flower all through the year in warmer districts. Pruning should be kept to a minimum ,only shaping is required. Miniatures can also be grafted on to a long stem to produce a standard with a rounded top.
Ramblers have long pliable stems that bear large clusters of small flowers.
Their growth is often very vigorous but they provide a mass of colour in summer. Miniature climbers are also available. These will climb to a height of 1- 1.5 metres when trained on a trellis or they can be used as ground covers. They are also useful as hanging basket plants. This is a new group of roses that can be used in cottage gardens as potted plants or as a rose garden edge.