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Roses in pots

10 years ago

Hello all,

I know there are lots and lots of posts about growing roses in pots, I've browsed many of them but am still feeling unsure about this question. 2 years ago we planted Angelface and Ebb Tide in our mixed perennial bed, neither have ever taken off (Angelface barely grows at all and loses most of her leaves, Ebb Tide is better but lots of blackspot). Last summer I wanted to shovelprune Angelface, but everytime I went to do it she had another bloom coming and my sister talked me out of getting rid of her. So, now spring is almost here and I have a new rose coming (Lady of Shalott) and need the space for her. Would it be worth digging up the two unhappy roses, putting them in a big pot where they can be babyed and get better winter protection? I love the way Ebb Tide smells and it is def happier than Angelface.

Comments (5)

  • 10 years ago

    I think you'll enjoy Lady of Shalott. She takes a bit to bloom well so give her time. Since you have read some here you probably already know she's a big one.

    As for Angel Face, unless she is religiously sprayed it will never keep her leaves. It's part of the reason she doesn't grow for you. Roses need their leaves to provide nutrients for good growth. I had to remove mine also. What a gorgeous flower she had.

    I'll let someone else comment on Ebb Tide. Mine did meet the same fate as Angel Face. I'm not sure if a pot would make a difference in it. Most likely ET needs sprayed to survive in humid regions. If so it will never be a great rose without her leaves. Hope this is helpful. Maybe others will know more.

  • 10 years ago

    I've dug up a few old roses because they aren't doing well and I have them in pots. Time will tell if I can rejuvinate them. I'm not familiar with Angel Face, but I have Ebb Tide. It can be kept in a pot. I spray regularly, but I haven't noticed Ebb Tide gets more blackspot than other roses. It's worth a shot since you want to put another rose in its place.

  • 10 years ago

    I planted Angel Face in a pot last year. It doesn't seem overly vigorous yet, but is doing good. I think it might be one of those roses that take awhile to get established. All season it set on a few blooms here and there and most of then were on the small side, but later in the season they were full size and late in the season it had thirteen nice buds, by that time it was too late for them to open. I'm looking forward to seeing what it does in a few weeks, it's such a pretty rose. It might not do any better for you, but might be worth a try.

  • 10 years ago

    Angel Face is a notoriously bad rose almost everywhere! The reason it's still around is because she does bloom, is usually gorgeous when she does and she smells divine! Oh, and she is winter hardy. Other than that she stinks! The growth habit is rather awkward and gawky, she is the first and worst to get black spot and she isn't very vigorous growing either. I have a sentimental attachment to mine because she is one of the last ones I have from my Mom's garden. So she stays spots and all. If you have no attachment to this rose ditch it and get one you love! Life is short don't waste your time on a dud.

  • 10 years ago

    I have to take back what I said about my Angel Face looking good. I have 18 HT's, Floribundas or Grandifloras in pots. Sixteen of them look great. The two that don't are Angel Face and Heirloom. Right now I think I would heed Seil's advice about Angel Face!