The class and the term is "miniature" (also called "mini") rose. "Tea" is a different class, one of the parent classes of "Hybrid Tea" (which is the kind of rose sold by florists and is also the one most available at local nurseries), both of which are large blooms and large plants. And, BTW, those plants in the grocery store are REAL rose bushes that can be planted outside, but in our area, this isn't the time to do so, you would want to plant them outside in late April or early May. Unless you have a greenhouse or something to keep them until spring.

"Miniature" refers to the size of the bloom. The plant size can range from 1' - 4' tall.

Care of minis is the same as care for larger roses. There are minis that are disease resistant, if you don't want to use a fungicide spray, then you'll want one that is resistant. For those, you'll want to mail order, and again, have them delivered in early May.

Here are some other threads for you to read:
Favorite Source For Minis?
Most Disease Resistant Mini???
How to save a potted gift rose

Give me a general area where you are in PA, that will help with recommendations. Welcome to roses, minis are fun and easy to grow!

I am not the original info requester but....LOL I live in Pittsburgh what hardy mini would you suggest for a zone 5/6 in this area?

I am partial to peach, yellow and whites. I do not like reds or pinks.

Marquest, contact the Pittsburgh Rose Society, click on "Consulting Rosarians" and contact John C. The Pittsburgh Rose Society manages the rose gardens at the Renziehausen Park Rose Garden in McKeesport, and they grow a LOT of minis. They can tell you what does well in your area.

diane thank you so much. I will give them a call. I have tried so many rose with very little success. Maybe they can give me some advice and explain what I am doing wrong.