- Site. Roses crave sun, at least six hours a day is ideal.
- Soil. Plant roses in rich, well-draining soil. ...
- Mulch. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of coarse, organic mulch around roses. ...
- Water. ...
- Inspect. ...
- Prune.
Traditionally, rosarians have turned to miniature roses for indoor use. Today however, almost any rose variety can thrive inside, as long as it is suited to the conditions you can provide. Most rose plants can be grown in a sunny corner or window area but several species work well with artificial light.