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climbing rose planting in concrete base planter?

roseheartroseheart Posts: 4
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I've had a large breeze block planter made with concrete base foundation. Its 60cm high. Its been half filled with stones and gravel for drainage then membrane then soil (soil depth about 38cm deep). I want to plant a climbing rose but not sure about how the roots will like it as I've read they like deep soil for the tap root. Thanks for any advice, thoughts.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Do you mean there aren't any drainage holes anywhere?
    If so, you'll need to make some. No plant will enjoy that I'm afraid  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • roseheartroseheart Posts: 4
    Yes, we've had drainage holes put in the sides through the breeze blocks.

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    In that case, I'd take out a lot of the stones and replace with good soil and rotted manure if you want a rose. I doubt if a foot of soil would really be enough long term   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    How wide is the planter? Essentially there's a 20cm drainage layer and 40cm of soil, which sounds sensible to me. I would improve the 40cm of soil on top with manure etc.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • roseheartroseheart Posts: 4
    The planter is 45cm wide or just over 17".

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