Actually you don’t really need to
have a large yard, ideal soil, or perfect drainage to grow roses. Some of the
most beautiful garden spaces are compact yet make a huge impact. If you really have
a good sunny location and sufficient room for a large container, you can actually
be a successful rose gardener. Do roses grow well in pots? Yes, you can
transform your deck, terrace, patio, or balcony into a fragrant retreat
brimming with color and foliage. Actually the container-grown roses live
happily for years when given what they need.
How to Grow Roses in Pots
Just follow these steps to plant
roses in pot:
Best roses for pots: You need to choose
the right rose. The fragrant, compact, disease-resistant varieties with
continual bloom really perform best. Make sure you avoid climbers or large
shrub roses.
Pick the right container: Any
container with a drainage hole will work. You can opt for a tall container to
accommodate your rose’s deep roots. The larger the container, the less you will
have to water also. Make sure your container has a drainage hole as good
drainage is key to a healthy plant. You can also drill a hole in your container
with a masonry bit if necessary.
Consider the material of the
container and what would best suit your needs. Wooden pots, like half barrels,
are versatile, but may deteriorate over time. Terra cotta pots are porous,
offering good air circulation, but dry out fast, most especially in wind.
Plastic pots are lightweight, easy to relocate, but can tip over in high wind.
Fiberglass pots are decorative and heavier than plastic, but lighter than clay.
Lastly, glazed ceramic or concrete pots are heavy, long-lasting, and great for
permanent plantings.
We like placing our potted roses on
wheeled platforms for convenience and changing the display opportunities. This
also makes winter protection easier, as you can move the plant into a garage,
shed, or against the side of a building during cold snaps.
Make sure you use quality potting mix
and also enrich with compost to increase water holding capacity. Use a general
organic soil that does not include any type of granular or time-release
fertilizer. The use of this type of potting soil may burn the roots and void
our warranty. Using soil with granular fertilizer can cause problems also for
container-grown roses.
Make sure you water regularly so that
the soil is moist, but not wet.
What to feed roses in pots: you can feed
often for more blooms. Feed the plant first in spring, once new growth unfurls,
and then after each flush of blooms – about every two to three weeks. In colder
zones, stop fertilizing six to eight weeks prior to the first frost. Always use
a fertilizer that begins as a liquid in the bottle, such as our Founder's Fish
Fertilizer for the first year. Use of granular products in the first year may
burn the roots and void our warranty.
Pruning roses in pots: Prune as
recommended to deadhead, shape, and also control insects and disease.
Re-pot every 2 to 3 years to refresh
the soil.
Root prune if you’re trying to keep
the plant small.
You can easily transplant into a
larger pot if you notice a decrease in blooms.
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