ntantiques;798545 Wrote:
> On May 30, 3:14 pm, agentelrond agentelrond.
> 2b66...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> beccabunga;795095 Wrote:
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> You shouldn't need to move your roses under cover in the UK - the
> problem is more likely to be the pots splitting from the weather. If
> in
> any doubt, wrap the pots in fleece.-
>
> thanx a million
>
> --
> agentelrond-
>
> I've successfully grown roses in large containers on my deck for
> several years. We get regularly see overnight winter temps below
> freezing and can count on at least a few nights well down into the
> teens - sometimes accompanied by a foot or so of snow. Many of my
> tender plants must go into the greenhouse to winterover, but not the
> roses.
>
> Think the trick is to plant in really large, thick walled containers -
> I use the light-weight kind molded of some sort of dense, styrofoam-
> like material. Found some in simple, classic shapes at one of the
> home/garden centers, drilled drainage holes, and gave them a couple
> of coats of a flat exterior paint in a putty gray color. They look
> for all the world like nicely aged concrete and I think the thick
> walls do a nice job insulating the roots - and this stuff won't crack
> in the cold weather like some pottery.
>
> If you move them to a sheltered area to winter, don't forget to check
> on them - they'll appreciate occasional watering. During the warmer
> weather make sure you give them plenty of sunlight. Water & fertilize
> regularly - they may be a bit "needier" than roses planted in the
> ground in that regard, but they can be a real delight.
>
> Nancy T
mine are in plastic pots or half barrels.
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agentelrond
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