They use those air pots for trees and shrubs in nurseries here, but everything is packed closely (so shaded to some extent) and on constant drip irrigation @Marlorena. I think roses would just fry in them in my garden and I would struggle to keep them watered enough, so it’s fascinating that his do so well for him in Florida. Thanks for posting that.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
What a wonderful thread, thank you for setting up. I'm new to this forum, but finding it so helpful already. I've planted 2 new roses this year and I'm so excited for them to come up, both I fear one has a sucker already. I've not removed it yet, but would appreciate any advice from you wonderful experts.Â
..does anyone use Biochar? it's Charcoal and is supposed to be brilliant for roses,.. mix in 5 litres to every 50 litres of compost. I didn't realise we could get it here in UK ..
Thank you @Marlorena I'm relieved they are not suckers, I had issues last year so keeping an keen eye one these ones.Â
I have 2 new ones, both hybrid tea roses, one white 'true love' and one red 'dame de coeur'. I bought them in memory of my mum and stepdad, so I'm determined to make these flourish.Â
The Marsh marigold at my allotment wildlife pond is looking great this year! Especially with a backdrop of forget-me-nots which are absolutely everywhere.
Saw a visiting frog this afternoon.
It's turned into another glorious day.
@newbie77 - Couldn't tell anything from Number 2s 12 week scan photo, but on Number 1s you could see the boy bits very clearly! There was no doubting it at all.
@Marlorena I don't like the look of the pots, but that video, wow! I really think that the two things roses need the most are sun and water. If you have that, the rest is less important. Sun is energy for plants, enabling taking carbon from the air for all that new growth.
I used biochar last year, in the ground, in the rose bed. Probably not enough to make a significant difference though. Hopefully a long-term investment.
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I've planted 2 new roses this year and I'm so excited for them to come up, both I fear one has a sucker already. I've not removed it yet, but would appreciate any advice from you wonderful experts.Â
..no suckers there, just good healthy growth, just what we want to see this time of year..
.. glad you are enjoying your roses.  Please tell us which ones you have when you have time..
Erysimum 'Golden Jubilee'..
simple Chives / Brunnera 'Jack Frost'.
Narcissus 'Segovia' makes a change from Tete a Tete..
Rhodanthemum 'Marrakech'..
Rhodanthemum 'Casablanca'..
Helianthemum 'Supreme' / Rhodanthemum 'Tangiers' [bits of pink in it]
@Nollie thanks for your advice I will buy the sachets and top up with the other liquid feed as recommended.Â
Thanks for the help!
I have 2 new ones, both hybrid tea roses, one white 'true love' and one red 'dame de coeur'. I bought them in memory of my mum and stepdad, so I'm determined to make these flourish.Â
The Marsh marigold at my allotment wildlife pond is looking great this year! Especially with a backdrop of forget-me-nots which are absolutely everywhere.
Saw a visiting frog this afternoon.
It's turned into another glorious day.
@newbie77 - Couldn't tell anything from Number 2s 12 week scan photo, but on Number 1s you could see the boy bits very clearly! There was no doubting it at all.
I used biochar last year, in the ground, in the rose bed. Probably not enough to make a significant difference though. Hopefully a long-term investment.