Can roses be grown in pots?
Absolutely! Some of the top exhibitors in Southern California uses this method exclusively. Attend a rose show and you will repeatedly see the name of Susanne Horn. All of her roses are grown in pots, which is around 450 roses!. Phil Ash is another rosarian who rather than fight the clay soil, grows his lovely roses in pots. Depending on the size of your plant, will determine the size of the pot. Let’s start with miniature roses. This is the ideal rose to grow by this method. A 5 to 7 gallon squat pot is what you will need. What is a squat pot? Roses spread their roots out not down so you want a wide pot. Generally it is as wide as it is tall. The pot needs drainage holes and ideally around the outside. Cover the holes with drywall tape or landscaping cloth to prevent soil from being washed out. Use a potting soil rich in organic material and has a pH of 6.5. Roses love acidic soil. Alas, our natural soil pH runs higher at 7.5. You can amend the soil with some pumice or perlite. The te
