As a child I tried with seeds to grow stones – daft kid or what? Now I do not see the fun in growing Lithopes, due to the early aversion thereapy, but each to their own.
Growing Top Ten Patio Roses
01.08.2023 - 14:56 / gardenerstips.co.uk / hortoris
What is a Patio Rose if it isn’t a rose grown on a patio? Patio roses grow bigger and bushier than miniatures and are about 14 -24 inch high, yet they are perfectly formed. H.T. Bush and Floribunda roses grow bigger but Patio roses are easy and decorative.
Patio Roses are easy for growing in small spaces and can be useful in many other garden locations. They can be grown in containers and pots or just planted near your front door.
Edging plants in front of other plants or in a narrow border on their own. Some varieties make an attractive small hedge. They all look well planted in groups 3-5-7 of each variety. They are not house plants and are as hardy as larger roses. Patio Roses are great for tubs and containers but remember to feed, water and mulch them. Combined with summer bedding plants they will flower all summer long.
Minimum pruning in late February or March will help keep them tidy. Plant in full sun for the best show. They are of course totally hardy and being perennials will appear year after year. Roses are outdoor plants and do not survive in the house.
More information from Amazon in ‘Growing Miniature and Patio Roses’ by Dawn and Barry Eagle £6.99
Some special varieties providing a great display of colour and scent include:
There seems to be a named patio rose for most birthday and anniversary event if you shop around – that is modern marketing for you.
More information from Amazon in ‘Growing Miniature and Patio Roses’ by Dawn and Barry Eagle £6.99
See also Top Ten Old Roses
Credits Patio rose by Charles D P Miller CC BY 2.0 Patio Rose – Birthday Wishes by jovike CC BY-NC 2.0 Rose in our patio in Berwick upon Tweed by Karen V Bryan CC BY-ND 2.0
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