How Do You Grow A Potted Rose From Nursery Stock?
It’s possible to grow a beautiful, luscious potted rose from nursery stock. Many varieties of roses grow prolifically in pots. In fact, roses grown in pots suffer less soil-borne diseases than those grown in a garden bed. The pots can be moved to more fully take advantage of the changing patterns of sunlight throughout the growing season. When fall arrives, bring the pots indoors to protect the roses from winter’s freezing temperatures. Choose the rose variety. Miniature roses grow very well in pots, as do floribundas. Both types will produce many flowers over the course of the growing season. Even hybrid tea roses will grow well in a 17-inch pot. Choose the pot for the rose. Light colored plastic pots work best because they hold moisture but don’t absorb as much heat from the sun as darker colored pots do. Miniature roses need at least a 1-gallon pot to grow well. Floribunda roses will thrive in a 14 to 15 inch pot and hybrid tea roses need to grow in a pot at least 17 inches in diame
