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Everyone loves roses. They are beautiful, fragrant flowers that add color and life to any area. Unfortunately, some of us don’t have the garden space or the proper soil to grow roses. Instead of giving up, try growing roses in containers. There are many rose species that will thrive in a container. You don’t need a big yard. You’ll just need to select the proper species, gather up some basic gardening tools and find a sunny spot to locate the containers.
The first thing to keep in mind when growing roses in containers is the plant selection. You want a species of rose that will not outgrow the container you select. Miniature roses are perfect for container gardening. Hybrid tea roses also do well in containers, although they are the most difficult type of rose to cultivate. Actually, any type of rose can be grown in a container with the possible exception of climbing roses. Climbers, by their nature, want to crawl and climb far beyond their roots. They are best suited for areas where they have room to roam.
Once you’ve selected the rose plants you want to cultivate, you’ll need the proper tools to plant them. The first and most important item is the container. The information tag on the roses you select will give you the rose’s average mature size. Use this information to determine the size of container to use. Keep in mind that bigger is always better. You want a container that is large enough for the roots to spread out. You’ll also need potting soil, compost, a small trowel, pruning shears, and rose fertilizer.
Prepare your container by adding a mix of potting soil and compost, filling the pot 2/3 full. You can also add perlite or bonemeal to aerate the soil and help drainage. Prune any broken roots from the plant and center it in the pot. Gradually add more potting soil so that the roots are covered. Gently tamp the soil in place around the plant. Place the container in a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Water thoroughly. When growing roses in containers, you need to be extra diligent when watering. Container plants lose their moisture more quickly than those planted in the garden. Check the moisture level daily or consider using a moisture monitor. Roses also need a lot of nutrients so fertilize monthly.
That’s all there is to growing roses in containers. With some time and effort you can cultivate a rose garden without having garden space. Select a good species of rose, plant it in a container that is the proper size for the mature plant, and give it food, water, and a little love. Voila! You have a beautiful rose garden for your deck, patio or balcony.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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