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Growing Roses in Containers

Growing Roses in Pots

Growing roses in containers and pots bring season long color and fragrance to your patio, deck, or balcony. They also make excellent focal points in a formal garden. They can be used along garden gates, paths, or as border accents.

The right container

Containers are available in wood, plastic, terra cotta,in assorted sizes and shapes. You can use pots, tubs, urns, or planter boxes. Whichever one you choose, make sure it is large enough for the rose that you choose to grow in it.

The right soil

Provide good drainage with gravel on the bottom.

A premium potting mix soil is the best choice for growing roses in containers. A layerof bark mulch on top will preserve miosture during hot months.

more container gardening planting tips

If you garden in zones 3 through 7, do not leave the plants or containers outside over winter. Containers should be stored in a frost-free location.
Watering and fertilizing go hand in hand when talking about growing roses in pots. The potting soil lacks nutrients typically found in mineral soils,so they will require regular fertilizer applications. Always follow the label directions on the fertilizer you use. Too little can limit the growth and reduce flowering, but adding to much can cause fertilizer burn.

Best rose choice for growing roses in containers

Ingrid Bergman Hybrid Tea Powerfully fragrant dark red flowers. Blooms are exceptional, and color holds well even in hot climates. Rapid repeat bloom. Can grow tall

Note Best grown in a 20-25 gallon tub, pot, or half barrel

French Lace Floribunda Clusters of pastel apricot/creamy white flowers. Mild fruity fragrance. Does best in cool temperatures.

Note Does best in a 15 gallon or larger container.

Outta the Blue Shrub rose Big gorgeous rich magenta flowers appear in clusters. Strong clove/rose fragrance.

Note Best in a 20 gallon container (zones 8-10 in a container)

Minnie Pearl Miniature High-centered light pink flowers with darker undersides. Color may fade in intense heat. Plants grow 12-24" tall.

More Miniatures

Behold Bright yellow flowers with lighter yellow reverse.12-20"

Hot Tamale Yellow blend of yellow/orange. Blooms non-stop 12-15"

Little Flame Orange blend. Big flowers last a long time. grows 12-24"

Glowing Amber Red blend. Scarlet red flowers with deep yellow undersides are flawless. The scarlet color deepens as they age. Plant grows 12-15" tall with an upright, compact habit. Exquisite in a 12-14" pot. (zones 8-10 in a container)

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