Thread: Roses in a half barrel
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Old 15-06-2008, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Samantha Booth View Post
Just bought some David Austin roses. I want them going over the front door.
As I dont have border space is it OK for them to be put into a half barrel?
I ask because I am wondering about the frost. I am in Lancashire.

Thanks Sam

Yes - but you will need to provide them with good rich manure and lots of feeding. Roses like to have depth in a container.

Frost is not a problem unless we have a really cold winter [like those 40 years ago] when you must protect the roots by wrapping up the pot. Since roses are pruned after the frosts, I would not worry too much about the bit above ground.
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