How to Grow Rose Bushes in Containers
Those of us who love to grow roses may not always have the luxury of our own plot of earth in which to cultivate those beautiful plants. Thankfully, roses will thrive in large pots. As long as you have a small sunny spot, such as an apartment balcony, you will have all the space you need. Some roses can even adapt to sunny indoor surroundings. Here's how you can grow a rose bush in a pot. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Large deep pot and saucer
- Gloves
- Rosebush of your choice (cannot be a climber unless you include a trellis)
- Rich soil
- Small rocks/pebbles
Instructions
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Put on the gloves to protect you from the the rose thorns. Take the pot, put it in its saucer, and fill the bottom of the pot with the rocks. This allows for good drainage, which is necessary for the rose's health.
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Fill the pot about halfway with soil. Mkae a depression for the rose's roots and put it in the pot.
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Holding the rose upright, fill the pot completely with soil. Make sure that the rose's crown is at least 1 inch underneath the soil. If the rose is going to be outside in colder climates, put the crown 2 to 4 inches underneath the soil.
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Water your rosebush thoroughly and give it a small amount of fertilizer to give it a boost.
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Water your rose whenever the top two inches of the soil is dry, and fertilize it once a month. There are rose fertilizers available that work well.
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If you live in a harsh climate, you may want to bring your rosebush indoors for the winter; you can also put it in your garage.
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As your rose gets acclimated to its new surroundings, it will put out new growth and soon treat you to a colorful display of blooms!
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Tips & Warnings
If you are putting your rose outside, you may want to start the potting process by putting the pot right where you want the rosebush to stay. That way you will save your back by not having to lug the soil-laden pot to its final destination.
