Possible to grow roses/climbing roses in a pot?
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barremic Rank attained: Rowan Tree

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: Possible to grow roses/climbing roses in a pot? |
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Hi
I was wondering if it is possible to grow roses/climbing roses in a pot?
I would like to grow them either side of a small porch, which gets sun from late morning onwards.
thanks
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 651 Location: Co. Meath
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:46 am Post subject: |
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Not possible, barremic. Roses poison soil to reduce competition. If you dig up a rose which is a few years old, you will find a very woody stem rather than roots but a foot or so away you will find the woody stem thinning and feeder roots appearing. This means that if a rose in your rose bed dies, before planting a replacement you have to change the soil as well. In a confined space like a container, your rose will eventually die. Ever wondered why those patio roses you buy in pots never seem to do as well the following year?
Bill. _________________ Earth is the insane asylum of the Universe.
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barremic Rank attained: Rowan Tree

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Bill
I remember being told you could never plant a rose the same place one was previously. Now i know why
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sharonl Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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OOPs didn't know they die in pots, I have 2 hybrid tea rose bushes that I've had growing in pots on my apartment balcony for over 3 years and are thriving. I've become pretty attached to them so hope they last another few years, at least until I can afford a house with a garden to plant them in.
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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In the meantime, Sharon, keep moving them into a bigger container. Pot-up, rather than repot.
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katiem Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 04 May 2009 Posts: 8 Location: Belmullet, Co. Mayo
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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last year i planted a honeysuckle at the base of a wild rose bush, but it hasnt grown an inch. is this because of the soil poisoning by the rose? never heard that before. it is in a sheltered spot now, and if i move it, there will be wind! anyone any advice? |
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