Have you ever wondered if you can grow climbing roses in pots?
You can grow climbing roses in pots if you place the pot by a wall, fence, or anything else that the rose can climb.
Many climbing roses grow well in pots.
We will discuss everything you need to know about growing climbing roses in pots, as well as take a detailed look at the best eight climbing roses to grow in pots.
What Climbing Roses Grow Well In Pots?
We will discuss eight climbing roses that grow well in pots.
However, other types of climbing roses grow well in pots as well.
For example, the Lady of the Lake, the Strawberry Hill, and the Crown Princess Margareta Rose grow very well in pots and are also climbing roses.
Best Pots For Climbing Roses
Young climbing roses should start growing in two to five-gallon pots.
As they grow, you should replant them in pots that are a pot size or two larger for each year that they grow.
If it is a miniature climbing rose, you only need a two-gallon container or maybe a little larger.
If you have a low-maintenance climbing rose, choose a nonporous container such as a glazed or plastic pot.
Do You Need A Trellis For Climbing Roses Grown In Pots?
It is recommended that you support the climbing rose with a trellis or horizontally running straining wires.
You should have the wires running at intervals of 12-18 inches.
Eventually, as the plant grows, you should help it to grow side shoots by spreading the stems out to all available spaces and making sure there is enough room for the plant to spread out.
8 Climbing Roses For Pots
Now, we will discuss eight climbing roses that are perfect additions to a pot in your garden.
These roses grow very well in pots and are beautiful roses that will add style and taste to your home.
1. New Dawn Rose
New Dawn rose was bred by Dreer, in 1930.
| COLOR: Soft Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Medium, Fruity |
| PLANT SIZE: 14ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
You should plant your New Dawn rose in a pot during late winter or early spring and make sure that the graft union is about one inch above soil level.
To help this rose climb, you should tie the long canes as they start growing to a fence, an arbor, a pergola, or any other strong structure. One idea for ties is to use pieces of nylon stockings!
From early spring to late autumn, this rose requires one inch of water per week.
As for pruning, in late winter you should remove old or diseased canes.
After the first two years of planting, you should practice deadheading.
2. Elfe Rose
Elfe rose was bred by Hans Jürgen Evers in Germany, before 2000.
| COLOR: Light Yellow to Cream | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Fruity Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Elfe rose is a climbing rose with thorny stems that flowers from late spring into autumn.
This rose is prone to pests and diseases, so watch out for aphids, caterpillars, powdery mildew, and other problems.
Because of this, pruning is highly important and you should be sure to remove and destroy any diseased leaves.
As for propagation, use budding or hardwood cuttings.
Be sure that the soil is moist yet well-drained.
3. Lady Sylvia Rose
Lady Sylvia rose was bred by Stevens, in 1926.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Sweet |
| PLANT SIZE: 18ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Lady Sylvia rose is a tall climber that works in all soil types.
This rose is prone to both pests and diseases, so beware of rabbits, scale insects, aphids, rose black spot, powdery mildew, and others, which can be avoided by taking good care of your rose.
As for propagation methods, hardwood cuttings are recommended.
This rose climbs best on a wall or a fence.
You want to make sure that the Lady Sylvia’s soil is moist yet well-drained.
4. Amadeus Rose
Amadeus rose was bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, in 2003.
It was introduced in the United States by Wayside Gardens in 2008, as ‘Amadeus’.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
This red climbing rose has dark green glossy foliage and won a gold medal in an international competition.
The buds of the Amadeus rose bloom continuously throughout the summer season.
This rose also has high disease resistance and will not be affected by powdery mildew.
For the first weeks of planting, you should water this rose every day.
After that, one inch of water is sufficient per week. It is also important to prune this rose regularly to promote flowering.
5. Aloha Rose
Aloha rose was bred by Boerner, in 1949.
| COLOR: Rose Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Fruity |
| PLANT SIZE: 12ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Aloha rose is a medium climber rose that climbs well on a wall or a fence as well as an obelisk or a pillar.
This rose also works in all soil types.
It blooms from later spring to late summer and is an excellent repeat bloomer.
The Aloha rose also won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
This rose should be grown in fertile soil with adequate moisture that is well-drained.
It is also highly disease resistant.
6. Pink Cloud Rose
Pink Cloud rose was bred by Eugene S. Boerner in the United States, in 1952.
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild to Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Pink Cloud rose is a vigorous climber with thorny stems and dark green leaves.
With this rose, you should watch out for pests such as scale insects, rabbits, and leafhoppers, and diseases such as powdery mildew and rose rust.
To help deter these, you should be sure to prune and remove and destroy any diseased leaves.
As for propagation, hardwood cuttings and budding is recommended.
7. Nice Day Rose (Chewsea)
Nice Day rose was hybridized by Christopher H. Warner, in 1992.
| COLOR: Salmon Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Sweetly Fragrant |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Nice Day rose requires fertile, humus-rich soil that is well-drained.
This rose blooms in summer and fall with flowers that are five centimeters across.
It is best to apply fertilizer to this rose as well as mulch in late winter or early spring, then again in early summer.
Propagate with hardwood cuttings in fall and with chip budding in summer.
8. Laura Ford Rose
Laura Ford rose was bred by Warner, in 1986.
| COLOR: Deep Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Light |
| PLANT SIZE: 9ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Laura Ford rose should be placed in moist and well-drained soil with a three-inch layer of mulch.
Spring pruning helps the flower with new growth, and pruning in the summer after flowering will help the rose to continue to flower.
You should also fertilize this rose yearly.
Also, beware of disease and pests with this rose because it is quite prone to both.
Conclusion
This should give you a good idea of how to care for your climbing roses in pots.
Roses in pots are typically easy to take care of, but climbers make things a little more difficult.
Be sure to keep the soil moist and prune at the right times to keep your rose flowering, happy, and healthy!
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