Even if you don't have a garden, you don't have to do without the queen of flowers: In principle, all climbing roses can also be kept in pots. However, it is important that you carefully select the substrate and location - and then ensure species-appropriate care. If the conditions are right, nothing stands in the way of fragrant flowers on the balcony or terrace.
How can climbing roses be successfully cultivated in pots?
Climbing roses in pots thrive if they are in a sunny but not too hot location, are planted in a sufficiently deep pot (min. 50 cm), are provided with special rose soil and good drainage and are fertilized regularly.
Don’t choose a location that’s too hot
Roses are “mimosa”: Basically, the noble plants prefer a sunny and protected location, although at the same time it should not get too hot. For this reason, you should exercise caution, especially on balconies, because the temperatures there heat up very quickly in the sun and the otherwise carefully tended climbing roses can burn. For this reason, climbing roses cultivated in pots should preferably be placed in the light partial shade on a west or east side. However, south-facing locations should be avoided as they usually get too hot.
Climbing roses need a lot of space
Whether you prefer planters made of terracotta, ceramic, wood or plastic is entirely up to your taste. The size or depth of the pot is much more important than the material. Like all roses, climbing roses are deep-rooted, which is why the container should be at least 50 centimeters high - rose experts recommend even more space so that the roots are not cramped.
Provide a suitable climbing aid
Many climbing rose varieties can also be grown as a bush or shrub, but if the plant is to climb, it definitely needs a good climbing aid. This is particularly true for the so-called rambler roses. For this purpose you can use rose arches, but also wooden or metal frames and a rope mesh.
Planting roses correctly in the pot
The roots of the climbing rose need a lot of space! Make sure that the roots have plenty of soil between them and the walls of the pot - when planting, use special rose soil mixed with compost or a special long-term fertilizer. Good drainage is also extremely important, because climbing roses need a lot of water but cannot tolerate waterlogging.
Tip
Adequate fertilization is absolutely necessary for he althy growth and abundant flowering. Both when planting and every time you repot, you should incorporate a good long-term fertilizer (€10.00 on Amazon) into the planting substrate. In addition, supply the plant with a liquid rose fertilizer every 14 days between April and the end of June / beginning of July.
