How to Plant Roses in Containers

[@elirien4264]

I've always heard/read that Rose's don't do well in containers. Turns out, I was using the wrong fertilizer. Thanknyou!

[@candicebalke492]

I just got cinco de mayo and put it in a whiskey barrel! My first container rose ever!

[@heirloomroses]

Yay! Whiskey barrels make great planters. Please keep us updated on how your rose does.

[@hikinggirl1601]

Great info on fertilizing potted plants. I noticed the granular fertilizer was not working on my potted plants. Glad I caught this video in time.

[@lovemonstera4144]

Thank you for your video. This is so helpful. Glad to now that roses could be potted in pots for those of us that are renters.

[@heirloomroses]

You're welcome! It is very helpful to have the flexibility of being able to move your rose with you.

[@barrybender2786]

Loved it fish fertilizer

[@MsMikes6]

Great advice, thank you

[@purplethumb7887]

I use the granular fertilizer for my potted rose that I grew from a cutting. It is doing beautifully, growing very strongly and quickly. It's fine to use the granular fertilizer as long as you don't overdo it (use too much).

[@mchume65]

I have some roses that are well over 30 years old in the ground, and I am planning to have my backyard relandscaped. I don't want to get rid of them, so I decided to take some cuttings from my three favorite bushes. The cuttings are doing well, and I plan on planting those cuttings in containers. I wasn't sure if roses grow well in containers, but after watching this, I now know.

[@ArtistryByN8UR]

This was exactly what I needed to hear! Earlier today even I was having a hard time with where to put two roses being delivered, and this video crossed my feed right on time. Thanks for the advice!

[@heirloomroses]

I am so glad this was helpful! Please let us know how your new roses do.

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

Great video. I just put roses in pots in the fall. They look good so far. Glad you mentioned the granular fertilizer. I can see your point on getting to hot.

[@Sunny14136]

Thank you for these helpful tips!

[@lauraheal4107]

Thank you for your expertise on container roses.

[@pamfox1601]

GREAT INFORMATION....AGAIN & VERY HELPFUL about the type of fertilizer which 4 all the years I've planted ....I NEVER KNEW & plant MY FLOWERS IN POTS so THANK U SO MUCH 4 UOUR TIME 😊

[@roadkill8161]

PAM IM GONA PLANT MY ROSES IN POTS NOW TOO GOBLESS

[@irisymontalvo]

I just placed an order: Angel Face rose. Waiting anxiously for it.

[@heirloomroses]

Angel Face is a great rose!

[@samblack727]

Great tips! I've been waiting for a video on potting roses!. Thank you! 🌹

[@heirloomroses]

So glad this was helpful!

[@Melanie-mq5sh]

blessing this years

[@vintagelady1]

Great video---I have many of your roses & while you are at the upper end price-wise, your roses are in the best condition of any company I've ordered from so far. I sometimes plant in the fiber pots so if I put them in the ground it will be a bit easier; I set the fiber pot into a larger pot WITH drainage (VERY important, as the fiber will start to mold sitting in water or even dampness). I think the fiber pot allows evaporation so the roots don't roast, whereas plastic pots do not. What I really need advice on is the maintenance of potted roses. Should I replace the soil after 2-3 years? I agree that liquid fertilizer is best, but when & should I vary between high N for leaves & a bloom fertilizer, or just stick with a balanced one? It seems to me that the potted roses are less able to handle cold temps (zone 8b, so not too much below freezing). Thanks for being my go-to rose grower.

[@heirloomroses]

We recommend repotting potted roses every 2-3 years, and it is important to never use granular fertilizer. Here is a link with more information about fertilizing. heirloomroses.com/blogs/how-to-articles/fertilize

[@rachel40045]

Hello! I just planted my roses with half organic and half miracle grow soil with slow release beads. If I’ve done something wrong please advise how I can rectify. Thank you!

[@nwetyinwin3788]

Thanks very much!

[@janarepka2110]

I already have 3 roses (planted in ground) from you and planning on purchasing more for containers in next couple months. I live in New York (Zone 7), and was wondering if I need to store containers in green house for winter. Containers are currently next to the house on south side of the house.

[@heirloomroses]

Great question. As long as your roses are designed for zone 7 they will be okay left outside. It is natural for them to go completely dormant in the wintertime, which is why we generally recommend against storing them in a greenhouse.

[@anon420anon]

I so glad yall exist and have this channel. I ordered some roses from yall about a week ago and as a total newbie i felt i had taken on a task well beyond my scope with roses. Coming across these videos has me feeling condifent and like a pro only after consuming a couple hours of info directly form the place i got my roses. I love this. thanks. edit: as confident as im feeling i still gotta ask. I have a raised bed container im going to put these in that has a to volume of 1 cubic yard. The bed is L 63" x W 23" by H 30". with those 63 inches would planting 4 different roses be too cramped? edit2:the roses i got were - Black Ice, Midnight Blue, Capitaine John Ingram, and Oklahoma.

[@heirloomroses]

We are so glad you have enjoyed the roses and videos! We recommend planting roses about 2 ft away from one another. I hope this helps! 🌹

[@anon420anon]

@@heirloomroses it helps. Thank you!

[@grindcorizer6818]

I use 38l pots. Good quality soil filled with lots of leaves and fruit/veggie waste from the garden. Adding earthworms in the pots. That's the best slow release fertilizer out there. Good to water the roses from time to time with chicken poo and stinky nettle liquid. I'm having roses to eat the flowers or/and make a tea out of them. If anybody plants them just for decoration then yeah all this that I wrote doesn't make sense. Just go chemical from the store

[@elektroman3187]

That's awesome! I have a worm compost that just keeps everything so happy! I put the soil in there but sometimes I worry the worms will get in the pots and eat the roots, so I tried it and the same freaking worm has grown up so big in the same pot for two years. It's enormous and the greatest thing about it is I can tell the plant enjoys this worm friend.

[@grindcorizer6818]

@@elektroman3187 Earthworms don't eat roots

[@veragelever346]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@aks20002]

I worry about the roses getting root bound after 1-2 years in the pot. I read somewhere that grow bags help solve this problem because of air pruning of the roots. As a result, smaller size grow bags , like a 10 gallon one, is good enough to grow most type of roses - big or small. Do you think it will be a good idea to use 10 gallon grow bag in side 12-14 gallon pot ( to leave some air space between the grow bag and the pot ) for growing heirloom roses ?

[@heirloomroses]

Good question! We do not recommend using a grow bag for container roses. 🌹

[@kaythestercomedy]

HI!!! I just noticed my regular ol rose I bought at Home Depot is covered in lantern fly nymphs. It hasn’t been looking too happy .. is this why?! I have 4 roses from you guys coming at the end of the month and I’m panicking! What do I do to keep them off my brand new heirloom roses I have coming?! HELP!!!! (Thank you in advance!). They will be in big containers..

[@bluelagoon-501]

yes i need to know the answer to this too!!!! please help!!

[@heirloomroses]

Here is a link to an article that you may find helpful: heirloomroses.com/blogs/how-to-articles/natural-remedies-for-roses We also recommend this product: heirloomroses.com/collections/treatments/products/dr-earth-yard-garden-insect-killer-ready-to-use-24oz?variant=42963320963257

[@bluelagoon-501]

@@heirloomroses thank you so much!

[@kaythestercomedy]

@@heirloomroses THANK YOU!!! you guys are the best! First rose arriving Monday and it’s like a baby arriving 😂😂💗💗

[@traceyj8237]

I'm in zone 6. If I plant a climber variety in a pot alongside side my fence, how do I protect the bush in the winter months when it gets below freezing?

[@heirloomroses]

Good question! here is a link to an article on how to winterize your potted rose, if it is difficult to put the rose inside a non-heated space having it in a container may not be best for the rose. I hope this helps! 🌹 heirloomroses.com/blogs/how-to-articles/protecting-roses-for-winter

[@mingdong9248]

Hi, i have ordered four roses from you this year, planted in ground already. I just ordered another four, two of them will be planted in pot. I have two questions, 1st one, you mentioned the size of pot should be 2’x2’, (I checked my local HD and Lowe’s, it’s hard to find such big one) but in the video, your pot seems smaller that that, is it? 2nd, could you please specify the fertilizer you used in the video? Also, for in ground planting and container planting, can we use same fertilizer? Thanks.

[@heirloomroses]

Hello, we recommend at least a 10-15 gallon pot they will normally be around 2'x2' but can vary somewhat. If you're growing a larger climber you will need a pot larger than 10-15 gallons. The fertilizer we use in the video is our Heirloom Brand Founders Fish Fertilizer heirloomroses.com/products/founders-fish-fertilizer. You can use this fertilizer in both containers and in-ground. We strongly advise against using a granular fertilizer in your container roses as it can burn your rose's roots. For more info on Fertilizing your rose, here is a link to our how-to article heirloomroses.com/blogs/how-to-articles/fertilize.

[@Lorenmcdee]

You have rose blooms in your video! I ordered six from you thus far Julia's rose Francis Meilland Wedding garland Pretty in pink Eden climber Eden climber Crown princess Margareta I plan on getting Bathsheba and Princess Alexandra of Kent the moment they're available. I mean the very instant. I'm looking at which ones do well in pots because I'm absolutely unsure about where I want them to be permanently. Kinda just ordered what I thought was pretty. Most of them are climbers so I'm going to have a really really interesting time sorting where they're going to go.

[@heirloomroses]

Glad you enjoyed the blooms! Those are great roses.

[@teatimecrochetdesign]

So, I am waiting on mine (I ordered some Plum Perfect and Beverly). I couldn't afford the big terracotta pots and got some large resin pots with holes drilled in the bottom. Would you suggest making a reservoir to put under them? I don't want to over water by accident.

[@heirloomroses]

Great question! Your containers don't need a reservoir for your rose to do well. A reservoir can be helpful to avoid a mess underneath your pot and to keep an eye on the water level, but they are not necessary. To make sure your rose is getting the proper amount of water, we recommend watering until you see a little water coming out from the bottom of the pot, and then letting your soil dry out before watering again. The main goal is to avoid letting your rose sit in a pool of water. The actual amount of water your rose needs will vary with the season and heat.

[@jseek2512]

What size pot is the one you are using in the video? Im considering ordering about 3 container roses soon ❤

[@heirloomroses]

We recommend about a 10-15 gallon container! I hope this helps!🌹

[@mrsmango76]

What kind of soil would you recommend buying at the big store? That doesn’t contain granulated fertilizer.

[@heirloomroses]

Any standard soil without fertilizer should work, but we do recommend our personal Heirloom Living soil.

[@rachel40045]

Can you grow climbing roses in a pot? Thank you!

[@heirloomroses]

It depends on the climber, but there are a few that can grow in containers.

[@funkykitty3405]

I have three Golden Celebrations planted in half barrels and they’re growing great, but they have yet to produce any flowers. It’s the second year and I use fish fertilizer every four weeks (during growing season). Should I try a bloom fertilizer? Any ideas as to why they don’t want to flower? Thanks!

[@joanie-music]

What about Happy Frog Potting Soil?

[@kristiesheen2959]

Can I start the new rose I receive in a pot and then transplant into the ground later this summer or wait until next season?

[@heirloomroses]

Yes, you can. However, if you have access to the place in the ground, you may want to plant it there to avoid the stress of transplanting.

[@TheJohnGent1]

I've bough many roses from Heirloom Roses over the years.Where do you suggest buying large containers?

[@heirloomroses]

Good question! Any larger box store should have good pots. I hope this helps! 🌹

[@abdulkhalique4170]

I just ordered climbing from your nursery through Amazon, please advice to use the same way to plant direct in the ground or first plant in the planter?

[@heirloomroses]

Thanks for reaching out. If you plan to grow your climber in a container permanently, you can go ahead and plant it there. However, if you plan to have it grow in the ground, I recommend you plant it directly into the ground to allow it to get established and avoid the stress to the plant that comes with transplanting down the line.

[@Janethedream]

I went really big with my pots. I could’ve started out with smaller pots to save on potting mix😅

[@heirloomroses]

Your roses will love those big pots in the long run! Even though it is a bit more upfront cost, it will save the stress of needing to transplant them later, and you will get bigger plants with more blooms.

[@Janethedream]

@@heirloomroses yes it’s a good investment for sure!

[@user-tb5bh1um9g]

Hello, I recently received Plum Perfect and planted her in a container. She sits next to the back wall of my house, where she gets lots of sun. Is it possible to get too much sun? I am in zone 10.

[@heirloomroses]

Good question! in some cases, a rose may be getting sun damaged or dehydrated from too much sun and heat. I would recommend giving her some more water. I hope this helps! 🌹

[@only1me23]

What is the best brand of potting soil to use in container roses?

[@heirloomroses]

Good Question! we recommend our Heirloom rose living soil.

[@MacKenziePoet]

Might have been nice to see how the fish fertilizer is applied...

[@heirloomroses]

Hello, to use the fish fertilizer as a soil application, mix 4 oz. of fertilizer per gallon of water to create solution. One gallon of solution is enough for 2-3 roses. Once the solution is mixed, water thoroughly at the base of your rose.

[@MacKenziePoet]

@@heirloomroses MANY THANKS! I am potting roses for the very first time and will be receiving four of your roses tomorrow. New Mexico is in the 90s right now, but the roses will be getting morning light. I look forward to seeing the results after following all the advice your amazing website provides.

[@pickmeisha]

How large is too large of a pot for a starter like this one? I just put in a 15 inch. 😮

[@heirloomroses]

We recommend about 10-15 gallons.

[@alaskafarrell4692]

Can i bring my roses, in POTS UNDER GROW LIGHTS for our long winter November to June; 8 months!!!

[@heirloomroses]

It is important to let your roses go dormant for a period of time since that is part of their natural growth cycle and is necessary for producing blooms. That being said, in Alaska, you can definitely overwinter your roses in a greenhouse. Since, we are less familiar with that specific growing climate, and it will vary depending on where in Alaska you are located, I recommend contacting a local rose society or master gardeners group for their recommendation.

[@carolficorilli9768]

what about the miniature roses?

[@heirloomroses]

Hello, Yes! Miniature roses tend to do well in containers when given proper care.

[@_Pelagikos14]

@heirloomroses is it safe to mix composted manure in with the potting soil or should it just be used as a top dressing?

[@heirloomroses]

Hello! We recommend that you place the manure in the bottom of the hole so your rose's roots can best absorb the nutrients from it.

[@_Pelagikos14]

@@heirloomroses Thank you for the quick reply! I'm just worried about burning roots.

[@marcoscarajol4837]

Should I bring the container inside during the winter months?

[@heirloomroses]

Hello! We strongly recommend that you don't bring your roses indoors during the winter, as this will void your warranty with us. Instead here is a link to another video discussing how to prepare your potted rose for the winter months. heirloomroses.com/blogs/how-to-articles/preparing-and-protecting-your-container-roses-for-the-winter

[@alaskafarrell4692]

Jus t what I need in Alaska How about21/2 GALLON POT?? so I can move it . i am 80 I cannot move 2’x3” pot!

[@heirloomroses]

We do generally recommend that the bigger containers are better. One way to make the weight more manageable is to select a plastic container. We have found some great options at our local garden center, as well as Costco and Ace Hardware in the past. Please let us know what you end up choosing and how it works for you.

[@brendamorison8671]

Not sure your link for "roses for containers" works as intended.

[@heirloomroses]

Thank you for letting us know. We will fix that! Here is the correct link: heirloomroses.com/collections/roses-for-containers

[@bluelagoon-501]

can i use regular plain, inexpensive top soil from the hardware store and mix in some of this soil? im going to have 4 containers to fill and not the biggest budget.. i did order the fish fertilizer from you.. im so worried about killing my new roses! I'm new at this! thank you

[@heirloomroses]

Yes, you can use potting soil from the hardware store as long as it does not contain any granular fertilizer in the mix. Our Living Soil can be used as a top dressing to supplement that potting soil. It is great that you are planning to use the fish fertilizer. This will help your new roses thrive and get established quickly. Please keep us updated on how your roses do, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions.

[@bluelagoon-501]

@@heirloomroses THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@yingyuyang4473]

Is Miracle-Gro a good rose food? What is ur suggestion?

[@heirloomroses]

We do not recommend granular fertilizer for the first year your rose is planted, or for roses grown in containers. Please contact our Customer Care Team at [e-mail] if you have a specific type in mind. Thanks!

[@jeanniesantiago8614]

what organic soil do you recommend?

[@heirloomroses]

Good question! We recommend our Living Soil. heirloomroses.com/products/heirloom-roses-living-soil

[@candicebalke492]

Are there certain containers we should avoid planting in for future roses?

[@heirloomroses]

Nearly any type of container can be used as long as it is large enough and has adequate drainage. I have seen beautiful displays created with ceramic pots, plastic pots, half-barrels, and even metal troughs.

[@Ladythyme]

What if I don’t want to use your soil and make our own?

[@heirloomroses]

Hello! That is totally ok, we recommend using potting soil that does not contain granular fertilizer. We highly recommend our Heirloom Roses Living Soil or Kellogg's (Organic not Organic Plus), EcoScraps, Fox Farms, or Espoma.

[@niseya803]

​@@heirloomroses hello. I found three different kellogs bags, the rised beds and potting mix (pink bag), garden soil (white and green bag) or potting mix (blue bag). The other ones take too long to get here.

[@bbyjcky1]

Ive been using granular fertilizer in my pots 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@racay9082]

I would put about 2 inches of pebbles on the bottom of the pot and get rid of the water dish.

[@barbarajacobs8067]

At the very end of the video you show the Earth Angel with some draping vines in the pot. Can you tell me what that is?

[@gladtidings4all]

Do you sell tree roses?

[@heirloomroses]

We do not. All our roses are sold as one-gallon plants. Here is a link to our website with more information about our selection: www.heirloomroses.com

[@yingyuyang4473]

Is Water soluble of Miracle-Gro good for 1 gallon rose?

[@_Pelagikos14]

Miracle-Gro has a lot of salts that will eventually burn your roots. Use occasionally it may be okay, fish fertilizer or something like rose tone is going to be much better for a container.

[@TA152H01]

The plant is too deep into the pot. You buy a big pot, and then lose about 20% of the space because you're planting too deep. A little below the line of the pot, OK. There's nothing gained by going so deep, and you either lose area the roots can grow in, or you got a bigger pot than you needed because where your soil is, it's probably two or three inches smaller than the top lip. If I understood, which I can't after gardening for 55 years, what you gained by being so deep, it would make more sense. Your reason was really poor and made no sense. Unless you are planning to put fish in there with them, and they need some room to swim.

[@cowboy5706]

Great video, do you have any cutting for sale?

[@heirloomroses]

Thank you! we unfortunately only sell roses in a one-gallon pot. 🌹

[@lenagojara3524]

I noticed that you didn't use the bone meal or cow poop is that not necessary when planting in pots? 🤎✌️

[@heirloomroses]

Good Question! Yes, these are not necessary for potted roses.🌹