Any rose can be planted in a container. Depending on the rose and how big it will get, I recommend anywhere from a 5 - 10 gallon pot. Take into condition how close your source of water is, or if you are going to run a source of water to it. All my pots are on drip lines. Also, how big is that rose going to get? The pot will need to be able to hold it up and not tip over from sheer heaviness. I think most hybrid teas and shrub roses can do fine in 5 gallon pots.
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Alan Chandler, Arizona Sunset Zone: 13
http://www.gizmoaz.com
Over 250 roses and over 160 Different varieties! Never a dull moment!!
***** Year of the Rose, 2002! *****
The slower you work, the less mistakes you make !
Ah, yes, I knew I left something out. I already have several minis, but
none of them have any scent, so I'm really interested in "full-sized"
roses.
Thanks,
Barbara A in south central Virginia Zone 7b
eczekalski wrote:
Minis do great in 10" pots. And there are new minis all of the time. A
small contingent of our rose society here specializes in them. I am
eagerly awaiting a spring visit to their nursery.
Esther
Barbara Anders
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 9:09 AM
To: GARDENS@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Container roses
Since we're on the subject of roses, anyone have any advice about
varieties that would be appropriate for containers? I think I remember
that Alan planted a tree rose in his new box, so obviously it can be
done. I don't particularly care for tree roses, but any other
suggestions and advice would be welcome.
Thanks,
Barbara A in south central Virginia Zone 7b
Since we're on the subject of roses, anyone have any advice about
varieties that would be appropriate for containers? I think I remember
that Alan planted a tree rose in his new box, so obviously it can be
done. I don't particularly care for tree roses, but any other
suggestions and advice would be welcome.
Thanks,
Barbara A in south central Virginia Zone 7b
Ah, yes, I knew I left something out. I already have several minis, but
none of them have any scent, so I'm really interested in "full-sized"
roses.
Thanks,
Barbara A in south central Virginia Zone 7b
eczekalski wrote:
Thanks, Alan.
Barbara A in south central Virginia Zone 7b
Zelhart Alan-rpcs30 wrote:
I'm planting 15 roses in big containers today. This is the first time
I've done this. I know that drainage in containers is the primary
concern. I bought the potting mix and am putting it around the roses.
At the bottom of the pots, I have a 3 inch layer of organic humus.
Does anybody have experience with this type of gardening? I would like
some advice about it.
Barbara in Boise zone 5-6
You will have to fertilize more than you would if the roses were planted in=
the ground. You
will also have to bring them in before the first hard frost in your area wh=
ich is generally
about the end of October. Keep them above freezing, and water only when dry=
, or bring
them in to the sunny spot and try to continue growing them indoors until Ap=
ril, when you
can then return them to the outdoors.
Arianne
--- In PlantsandFlowers@yahoogroups.com, "Barbara Brown"
wrote:
Arianne, Thanks for the information about container
roses. I will use it. About taking care of them
now..... just how wet should I keep the containers? I
do fertilize about every second day with fish
emulsion. I have drain holes in the pots and the pots
are off the ground. I use the Pharm for roses and a
systemic insecticide for them. They still look
stressed to me..... hopefully they will settle down
after they are adjusted to their new pots.
Barbara in Boise
--- arianne377
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Depending on how large your pots are, water accordingly. You don't want to =
keep the soil
wet, but stick you finger down into the soil and if it is dry, water. You w=
ill usually have to
water every second day, unless it is really hot and sunny, then water more =
often. Don't wet
the leaves of the plant, but water the soil. Roses don't like their leaves =
wet. Also, try to
water in the morning if possible, as it will give the plant a chance to dry=
it's leaves in case
they should get wet. Don't water during the hottest part of the day.
Arianne
--- In PlantsandFlowers@yahoogroups.com, Barbara Brown
wrote:
