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Types Of Roses

There are many different kinds of roses out there. Here are some common types you can find:

Climbers:

These roses like to grow upwards, like vines. They are great for covering fences or walls because they can get pretty tall or spread out.

Floribundas:

Floribundas are rounded and elegantly shaped roses. They bloom a lot, giving you loads of flowers throughout the season.

Hybrid Teas:

These roses are the ones you mostly see in a flower shop. They have big and beautiful flowers on the end of long stems. They come in many colors and often have a lovely scent.

Grandifloras:

Imagine mixing Floribundas and Hybrid Teas; that is what Grandifloras are like. They have big flowers like Hybrid Teas but bloom in clusters like Floribundas. They can get quite tall and look very elegant.

Miniatures:

Miniature roses are like the little siblings of the rose family. They are small and can be grown in containers or little spaces in your garden. Even though they are tiny, they still bloom a lot and have all the beauty of their bigger relatives.

Each type of rose has something special about it, whether the way it grows, its size, or the way it looks and smells.

Which Types Is Best For Growing In Container:

When it comes to growing roses in containers not all types mentioned above are ideal because of their expansion and space coverage while growing. Here are a few that do really well in pots.

Miniature Roses:

Due to their smaller size, you don’t have to worry about them outgrowing their space.

Dwarf Floribundas:

Think of Floribundas as the smaller version of regular Floribundas. They are still pretty and colorful and fit nicely into pots. This makes them easy to manage and great for places with limited space.

Patio Roses:

Patio roses are specifically designed for container gardening. They are tough and can handle in a pot very well. Plus, they look great, adding charm to your patio or balcony.

Climbing Roses:

While climbing roses are generally bigger, they can also be grown in containers if they have something to climb on like a trellis. They need a bit more care to ensure they don’t tip over or become too heavy for the pot, but they can make a lovely flowery display in your outdoor space.

How To Grow Roses In Container: Step-by-step Guide

Now that you know the different types of roses you can choose the best one for your garden. Let us look into how to grow roses in containers step by step.

Tip

Before you start planting a rose in a pot, make sure you wear gardening gloves for hygiene.

When planting a rose in a pot or a container, it is important to choose the right type of container. It needs to be big enough to give your rose room to grow and should have drainage holes to prevent water from pooling around the roots.

A good size to start with is a container that is about 15-20 inches in diameter for small to medium-sized rose varieties. Bigger rose plants might need even larger pots, 20-24 inches in diameter. Remember, roses like room for their roots to spread out, so when in doubt go for a slightly larger container.

Do not use dirt from your yard to fill your pot while planting a rose in a pot. The potting mix for the rose plant requires balance. Use a potting medium that drains well without rotting the root while also being heavy enough to hold the moisture. The medium that drains too fast will dry the roots before they can take up the moisture and the medium to heavy organic material can become soggy.

Start by mixing one third of the potting soil mixture, one third of garden compost and one third of composted manure. Add a cup of perlite for enhanced drainage. Add one cup of bonemeal to the mixture.

Caution

Be sure not to over-fertilize the potting mix as this can burn the roots.

To plant a rose in a pot or container, create a slight indentation in the container filled with potting mix. Then, remove the rose from the pot and place it in the container. Loosen the roots of the rose plant with your hands for the bounded roots.

Fill in around the plant with the remaining potting mix, pressing it down slowly around the soil. Make sure the soil is just beneath the bud union, at the point where the rose is grafted to the rootstock.

Tip

Place your potted rose at a position where it can get 7 hours of sunlight each day. If you are planting more than one rose plant, make sure you keep them at least 2 feet apart from each other to keep space for good air circulation.

Water the rose plant using watering can immediately after you plant it in the container. Keep the soil damp and not soggy. The best way to know when your plant needs water is when the top inch of the soil feels dry. Keeping the soil damp will do a great job for your roses.