Can you grow roses in containers? When I sell roses in pots, my customers often ask advice about continuing to grow their roses in containers. Maybe they don’t have a place in the garden right away, or live in an apartment and want to grow on a deck or balcony. No problem. Roses are well suited for growing in containers, so long as you manage the size of the pot to meet the needs of your plant. More soil volume mean that you’ll be able to provide a more stable soil temperature and a steady supply of water and fertilizer to the roots. I’ll also discuss siting the rose and overwinter care.
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I've noticed the flower of my roses are small in size or slightly to largely deformed shape wise. Does growing in pots have any affect on flower sizes? I did cross check online and I know the flower can be alot fuller/ larger in size. I am talking about Jubilee Celebration in this case. I did notice the 'stems' were soft, thin and bendy. Maybe the plant is too young?
I should add that I am living in the tropics. But the local nursery whom I bought the plant from tends to get full size flowers so I am thinking if they can do it so can I.
I would love a video on pruning once blooming roses like a Hansa Rugosa 🌹
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ive been looking for months for information just as this.😊
By unheated garage, it means that not enough (or no) sunshine would be okay during the winter time?
Jason my uncle has a lot of bonsai plants and I noticed that their pots are a lot wider than they are deep, I was wondering if its viable to grow roses in those types of pots (in the long term) because I just love the way they look
I have a full grown hybrid tea rose from the nursery. Can i use a 10 gallon fabric pot for transplanting them.Also thanks for the valuable information.
Thank You Jason for all the information. I would like to know if you sell any roses that would survive in my zone which is 9.5. Sarasota Florida. I trust what you think would be good for container growing.
Thank You, Bob Gancio.
I have a very cold winter with snow. Will the roses in container survive? Do o need to cover somehow? Do I need to water sometime in winter ?
Thank you! You've helped me reach a decision I am quite happy to find out is possible!
Good morning Jason. Is there a type of rose in particular that’s good for keeping in a pot not moving it again please? Nick Harr.
Jason, I like the very clear and to the point knowledge and advise also info you always give us. Thank you!
Hey Jason, how long can roses stay in a 5 gallon pot? 10years? Or do I just keep pruning it down?
Dear Jason, thank you so very much for sharing your vast knowledge. I have found gardening this season and because of your guidance, it is now a real passion of mine. Your way of clearly explaining things, thoroughly,thoughtfully, focused on the issue at hand, has been a wonderful resource for me in this journey as a beginner gardener. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thank for guiding me on this journey. All the best. Sofia.
Now…how do you over winter these roses that you grow in these pots?
What is your opinion on air pots for roses and what size for a shrub rose?
Thank you Jason. Your video was very informative. I have saved it as a favourite to refer back to.
Is that white rose an iceberg floribunda?
Thanks again for the video. I am finally getting the climbing rose I want, which will be planted in a half barrel next to the garage. This is great info.
Hi Jason, is there a need or good for the potted roses to top dress with manure/compost every spring?
At around 4 mins talking about 3 choices of going larger pot, plant in ground or give it away.. what about cutting off 1/3 of the roots and putting back in the same size pot for roses? Thanks loving your vids, packed full of good info and you relate it all in a way that makes seed packets and stuff make sense
I use 20+ gal pots for long term storage of my big bare root roses. I figure those should last them most of their life and then maybe move to a half barrel
Hi Jason, I run again trough this video because I'm now much more into growing roses in container. I'm a bit confused about fertilization. Many brands says their product will feed the plant for up 3 month, or 6 and even 9 months. Does it mean you don't have to give the plant anything else? Wont the watering take away many of the nutrients? Thanks!
good video and point that we manage change!
As you repot to larger pots do you always keep it in the original container?
I have 2 Earth Angel roses in a 16 gallon bucket but would love a small companion plant spill over. Any suggestions?
What kind of pot to plant a rose in?
Thank you so much for this video.
hi im enjoyed whatching God bless you more
beautiful flowers kindness in your hears
What's the name of the white rose you have in the video?
Great video
I just received a miniature cordona rose in a pot. I live in the south eastern corridor in New Jersey. Can this plant be potted outside make it through the winter time? I really enjoyed your video. Very informative. Thank you. 😊
Jason, what's your opinion on putting multiple roses in one container? It really gives out a fuller look but i can imagine there are plenty of drawbacks, but maybe if you treat both of them like one plant when pruning its fine? And they'll obviously have to be of the same height and vigor
Perfect timing! My favorite rose is Just Joey and I have one out in the garden. I bought a second to put in a pot in my front courtyard so I can enjoy her every day (and give her the pampering she insists on easier.) Dressed and ready to go do the deed and up popped this post. Just the "go for it" I needed. Thanks so much. New sub for sure.
Thank you. Always enjoy these videos of yours
Gary’s Top Pot or Gary’s acid mix is the best soil I know for whatever you are growing.
Can you trim it back and reduce the root mass to keep it in a container long term?
Hello, I have 2 questions. When is the best time of the year to replant rose trees into larger pots? And another – I didn't prune the tree in February (because of unawareness), but now it has one long and heavy branch, can I cut that branch in summer? Thanks
This guy is without doubt the best teacher. . . . . .
Hello Jason, I hope you are well. First, allow me to say I am a fan of yours from the Netherlands. As a confession, you were my inspiration when I decided last year to grow roses in containers on my (East facing) balcony. You make growing roses in pots sound so doable, I just got encouraged by your passionate though very tolerant – towards- mistakes attitude;) I started with two small floribundas in 5 gallon container. I got them in autumn, I saw them survive the (mild) Dutch winter, I gave them some fertilizer in spring (one dose slow release – according to the manufacturer’s indications). They got aphides – no lady bugs on the 12th floor, so I sprayed them…. they bloomed but they seem to have a decline. I am not sure if my watering schedule and quantities are in order. I know, you are just saying in this video there are a lot of factors to take into account when it comes to watering roses in pots. And I know you are a busy man, with an avalanche of messages awaiting answers, but…here I come with: how much water and how often for my small floribundas in 19- 20 l container capacity, filled with rose potting soil (from gardening center). I do 1,5 L on average, in spring once every week or so and twice per week in summer. I stick fingers with obstinence in the soil;) I might just not have the green one though. I always hope I am on time for a new watering. There are yellow leaves on both and I do fear not to overwater. And with one rose I see that the water starts to leak (it is 1,5 L) fast from the bottom of the container. So, please, if you get to read all the above and find the time, help me out with figuring out what is wrong. Many thanks and a lot of admiration for your work! Miruna
Can I just use regular miracle grow potting soil to plant my rambling rose in a container? Thanks!
@Fraser Valley Rose Farm Jason kiss on your cheek. Thank you ! Just wonderful sharing…— X mOuah xoxox
Thank you Jason! I am growing roses in pots and need to have wisdom in potting into larger containers. I don't know how I missed this video earlier, but wisdom found me and now I can make a better decision on pots.
Hi Jason
Thank you for your very informative teaching on roses in containers.
Do you know how to deal with die back also what causes die back.
Thank you
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Blessings to you and your family 🕊💐
This was a really helpful video & I love that you are still keeping up with answering questions even tho the original date on this is 4 years ago—that's dedication! The one option you didn't cover was when the rose has outgrown the pot (roots poking thru the bottom holes!) but I don't want to up-pot to a larger size. There is a limit to how large a pot I can manage, not having heavy moving equipment & being a senior lady alone. My thought is to pull the rose out, do some root pruning, replace the soil with fresh, & back into the same pot. It seems the winter dormancy would be the correct timimg for this. Would this be the right procedure, or is root pruning going to send the rose into a death spiral? I do have mainly own-root roses (unless a variety is only sold grafted). Again, thanks much for so much helpful rose advise on your channel.
Hello Jason. Thank you for the very clear , detailed explanation. My question is, for grafted roses, can I bury the rootstock up to the bud union? It's just more pleasant looking to me. I live in tropical Malaysia in South East Asia. Tq.