"Patrick Scheible" wrote in message
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writes:

I have a small property and am running out of space for all the roses
that I want. If I use plant URNS to grow rose bushes within, how deep do
they -HAVE TO- be? I have 2 gallon (actually 9 qts), urns... (They have
worked swell for my miniatures but for a regular sized HT or
Florabunda)??
Thank you all again!

I would think that's a little small. Not that it would be impossible,
but you'd have to be especially careful about watering, and I wouldn't
expect them to be as vigorous or tolerant of diseases, pests, or
mistakes as they would be in the ground or bigger containers.


Half whiskey barrels work well. They probably hold 10 gallons or so.

-- Patrick

I agree with Patrick, 10 gal at a minimum. How big
the container depends on the plant. Some HTs & Fs
remain small; others get huge, and 10 gal probably
wouldn't work for them.

Also, if you have access to (at local retailers) and
can afford the lightweight molded something (feels
soft but is sturdy) pots, they are great if you ever
contemplate moving your roses around.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8