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Posted: Apr/18/2008 9:31 PM PST
I'm new to gardening and I want to try growing roses in a nice big pot. Any suggestions on what type is good for a beginner to grow in a container? I live in zone 5b. |
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Posted: Apr/19/2008 5:19 AM PST
I've never tried it, but wouldn't a miniature rose look lovely in a container! |
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Posted: Apr/19/2008 8:04 AM PST
you can actually grow any type of rose in a container, with the exception of a climbing rose. If you wanted to try mini's a two gallon pot will suffice, larger roses you should go with a five gallon at least. The problem with living in our zone (I'm in the Milwaukee area) is that you have to bring them in every winter or plant them in the ground before first frost. There poor roots just won't survive our winters if left outside. Most of the tea roses do very well. Hope this helps Sass |
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Posted: Apr/21/2008 4:43 PM PST
Actually you can grow climbers in containers also. You just need to make sure you have your trellis set up in advance and arrange your container next to it. |
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Posted: Apr/21/2008 4:48 PM PST
Good Point! |
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Posted: May/10/2008 12:24 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sassmuffin you can actually grow any type of rose in a container, with the exception of a climbing rose. If you wanted to try mini's a two gallon pot will suffice, larger roses you should go with a five gallon at least. The problem with living in our zone (I'm in the Milwaukee area) is that you have to bring them in every winter or plant them in the ground before first frost. There poor roots just won't survive our winters if left outside. Most of the tea roses do very well. Hope this helpsSass I've queried about container roses before, but remind me - if I put a hybrid tea in a large enough container, and put it in the basement in winter - it stays 50-60 degrees I'll bet, would that be too warm? How much to water and how do you know if you are overwatering? It is not safe to put them in an unheated shed over the winter I presume? |
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Posted: May/11/2008 7:38 AM PST
Here ya go, sorry this is a cut and paste but I found our original topic, and didn't feel like all the typing today. here are two articles I found on the subject...... 4. When prepping the rose for Winter, allow the plant to go dormant before bringing into shelter. This will require exposing rose to several heavy frosts. If necessary, plant can be pruned for space consideration, but only prune what is absolutely essential. 5. Rose can be kept in unheated garage or shed, even if temperatures fall below the freezing mark. 6. Watering will be required every 1-2 months. Do not allow plant to dry out. 7. In the Spring, the container may be brought outside for daytime sunshine and heat. Plant should be returned to cover for evenings to avoid heavy frost exposure. Plant will grow larger, quicker and bloom sooner under these conditions or Transplanting the rose is also an option, and is especially useful for miniature roses if storage space like a garage or basement is available. After killing frost, the rose is dug and transplanted into a container. It should also be pruned lightly to compensate for root loss and hand-stripped of any remaining leaves. It's also a good idea to apply a fungicide at this time, and if stored in a heated location, treated with an insecticide/miticide. The storage facility need not be heated, but it should remain above 10°F (-12°C). Light is not a requirement, since the rose will be dormant. Use caution to ensure the container's soil does not dry; check soil moisture periodically. Ortho's guide to Rose's also recommends letting the rose go dormant, and placing it in a cool to cold (10-50 degree) environment, and not letting the soil dry out. Hope this helps Sass |
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Posted: May/11/2008 7:43 AM PST
Sorry It didn't answere this part How much to water and how do you know if you are overwatering? In a container, as long as there are drainage holes, you really can't over water. During the growing season, I watered my roses every other day, everday if the temps were in the 85 and up range. During the dormant stage, once a week. Hope this helps. Sass |
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Posted: May/12/2008 3:44 AM PST
Super! Thanks Sass! Now I am more confident I won't kill a rose that I put in a container and can enjoy them on my patio! Now,,,,which one to pot up????? So many choices, so few dollars to spend... |
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Posted: May/12/2008 5:35 AM PST
Glad to help, go nuts! |
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