Things You'll Need:
- Container
- Potting soil
- Mulch
- Fertilizer
- Water
- Rose bush
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Step 1
Choose a location for the container. Decide how many pots you will be setting up and how big you would like them to be. You need to pick a space that has access to direct sunlight for about half the day and then shade the rest of the day.
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Step 2
Select a container. You want something that has ample drainage and will not block up or build up at the drainage hole. Porous terra-cotta pots are best because they allow air to get to the roots and have great drainage. But most containers will work; just make sure it has good drainage and won't become too humid.
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Step 3
Research roses. Check out the geographical and climate concerns associated with each specific rose variety you are considering. Choose your roses according to what will grow well in your area of the country and purchase them at a nursery.
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Step 4
Mix planting soil (specifically those made for roses), fertilizer and mulch. Fill the container 2/3 of the way up with the mixture. Create a small mound about an inch and a half high in the center of the container. Place the rose on top of this mound. Hold in place with one hand. With your other hand, fill in the container with more of the soil mixture. Stop 3 inches short of the top of the container.
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Step 5
Water two times a day for a week. Monitor the plant to make sure it doesn't sink into the middle. If it starts to then pull it up a little and fill in soil on the sides to support the rose. After a week of good health add a thin layer of mulch on top of the soil.
