For a few years, I found myself moving frequently. I lived in five different homes in as many years.
During that time, I had to put my gardening passion into houseplants and a few choice container plants.
Whether I was living in a cosmopolitan high-rise or on a sprawling farm with 20 wooded acres, I always had roses with me.
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On my tiny sky-high patio, bordering my long gravel driveway, and standing as a greeting on my porch, container roses went with me wherever I moved.
It’s not just that I love roses, though I do. But these plants can adapt marvelously well to life in a container.
Then there are those people who don’t have the right drainage or the perfect soil for roses. No problem, that’s what containers are for.
To help you grow these flowering wonders in pots, here’s what we’re going to chat about:
Growing in a container can be both a blessing and a curse for roses.
It can mean the plant has better air circulation than those in a garden bed, but it can also mean the plant might experience more drought and freeze damage.
You also need to be mindful of where you situate the planter. Or at least be careful to choose the right cultivar.
Roses are usually covered in prickles (or aculeate, in the vocabulary of botanists). You don’t want to place the plant somewhere that you’ll be constantly walking by and getting snagged.
Choosing a ContainerMake life easier on yourself and buy a container that is large enough for your plant.
A miniature will probably be fine in a 12-inch container, but most full-sized roses are going to need something 20 inches in diameter, though 24 inches is even
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