Roses in planters
Of course, roses can also be planted in a pot instead of in the garden. It should be noted that roses are extremely deep-rooted shrubs. Therefore, you should use a tall pot. Depending on their growth habit and height, they will need a pot with a correspondingly deep root space, because if the root depth is insufficient, the rose may die.
Rule: the taller the rose, the deeper the pot.
- Miniature/patio roses are suitable for pots with a minimum pot/soil height of 35 cm.
- Bedding roses, ground cover roses, our Starlet® roses, 60 and 90 stem roses are suitable for pots with a minimum height of 50 cm
- HT roses, shrub roses, climbing roses and 140 stem roses are suitable for pots with a minimum height of 60 cm
The diameter of the tub or container is only important for the number of roses. However, when planting several roses together in one container, the planting distance between them should be approximately the same (you will find this information in each of our rose profiles).
Planting: When planting roses in pots, use special rose potting soil (low-fertiliser soil) and add a drainage layer.
When planting, proceed as you would in the garden, i.e. water, plant with the grafting point 5 cm into the soil and – in the case of bare-root roses – earth up immediately. Potted roses must be protected from severe frost.
Winter protection: Place the pot in a sheltered spot if possible (do not overwinter in the cellar or garage) and insulate it if necessary (polystyrene, jute, coconut matting, bubble wrap). Cover the roses with 20 cm of soil over the winter.
Water occasionally during frost-free periods in winter, but avoid waterlogging (e.g. place pots on small feet).
