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Potted Roses
I don't have a garden, hence everything's gotta grow in a pot. Catch is, the terrace seems to get too much direct sunlight to grow miniature roses. I describe the light as a three-way switch: a) full sun, b) bad weather, and c) night.
That said, does anyone have advice for selecting full-size potted plants?
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Miniature roses love heat as much as larger roses. The temps in my area have been in the high 90s and low 100s daily for the last two months. I have about 100 miniature roses in containers which are all thriving. I have only had to place two roses in semi-shade to help them perform better.
The key to growing the roses in that kind light and heat is to use the biggest pot you can, water daily and make sure you have excellent drainage. On a terrace, the drainage issue is the most difficult to solve. If you must put a saucer under your pots to catch excess water, raise the container so that it does not sit in the water.
Good luck with your roses.
Smiles,
Lyn
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