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Yes absolutely. Roses in containers receive a fresh layer of compost in spring. Usually with a handful of fish-blood-bonemeal or other natural balanced fertiliser.
I just found you , and I am so happy. 😊 I realize that I just posted a question on a previous post from February about pruning roses. I will see if i can copy and paste it here. Thanks for your detailed information.
Hi Elliott, what would one do if they had perhaps not got round to pruning their rose this year and the many blooms are now causing the stems to bend? It’s a lovely shrub rose which I have had for years and I should know better!
Hi Fiona. Depends on the rose. I have a Mill on the Floss that’s grown so large this year the canes are doing the same. If the are flexible you can actually peg them to the ground. Otherwise just prune them off. The ones that cross a path or in the way. If it’s a repeat flowering rose you should get flower again in July.
I just re-read your post here, and I have a question. Do you mulch your roses in containers as well?
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Yes absolutely. Roses in containers receive a fresh layer of compost in spring. Usually with a handful of fish-blood-bonemeal or other natural balanced fertiliser.
Brilliant article Elliot! Thank you! But I have to say I've always been a rosy gal!
Thank you Sophie! Glad you enjoyed it. Isn’t it funny. I couldn’t imagine my garden without them now.
Fabulous step by step guide Elliott for all things roses. Thank you!
Thank you Helen
I just found you , and I am so happy. 😊 I realize that I just posted a question on a previous post from February about pruning roses. I will see if i can copy and paste it here. Thanks for your detailed information.
Ah, thank you!
Good advice. Thank you.
Thank you
Hi Elliott, what would one do if they had perhaps not got round to pruning their rose this year and the many blooms are now causing the stems to bend? It’s a lovely shrub rose which I have had for years and I should know better!
Hi Fiona. Depends on the rose. I have a Mill on the Floss that’s grown so large this year the canes are doing the same. If the are flexible you can actually peg them to the ground. Otherwise just prune them off. The ones that cross a path or in the way. If it’s a repeat flowering rose you should get flower again in July.
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Absolutely. Although they do tend to fly off.