David Austin Roses Limited

Container gardening has never been more
popular. English Roses, with their long
flowering season, are highly effective
containerised plants, bringing character and
interest to the garden. It is a great way to
enjoy their beautiful, often deliciously
fragrant flowers at close quarters.
Group a number of containerised roses
together to create the impression of a
garden. Place them at entrances, in seating
areas or use to decorate paths or large areas
of gravel and paving.
When growing English Roses, always
choose a large container (at least half a
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ENGLISH ROSES IN CONTAINERS
barrel) as this will give the roots more room
to develop and help to prevent the soil
drying out too quickly. Although plastic
pots are lighter and easier to move, clay pots,
barrels or urns can be very attractive and
will be more stable in windy conditions.
We recommend roses are planted in a
good quality potting mix. A slow release
fertiliser should be applied. Fit drip
irrigation or water regularly, especially
during the summer when they may need to
be watered every day. Prune back by at least
half when spring growth begins.
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