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David Austin Generous Gardener Rose - what size pot?

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WhatAWasteOfOranges · 10/07/2021 16:01

I have bought a beautiful climbing Generous Gardener Rose from David Austin and I would like to grow it in a container/pot by my front door. Is this possible? And if so what size container? Or am I better planting in the actual garden? Thank you wise ones!

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whatisthisinhere · 10/07/2021 19:57

I have two in the ground, don't think they'd do well in a pot

Anotherlovelybitofsquirrel · 10/07/2021 20:04

Agree with @whatisthisinhere definitely not in a pot. We have TGG and a few other DA roses. They look amazing.

Beebumble2 · 10/07/2021 21:27

Mine didn’t like a very large planter, curled up it’s toes and died! 😕

WhatAWasteOfOranges · 11/07/2021 07:28

Oh gosh! Died 😮
I’ll get it in the ground today - thanks for advice all

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JofraArchersFastestBall · 11/07/2021 10:32

My parents have got a couple of pots with DA climbers and they always look very sad compared to ones in the ground. I think they might be ok with lots of feeding and watering and a very big pot, but they're not really suited to it.

The DA website will tell you which verities are happy enough in pots, but I don't think that includes any climbers.

Beebumble2 · 11/07/2021 18:25

My New Dawn climber is in the same large planter as the previous one ( cleaned put with new compost) and it’s romping away.

tpmumtobe · 11/07/2021 18:30

My TGG is in the ground by my front door. It grows very well and rigorously but the blooms are a bit of a let down, beautiful for a day as they flower but then very quickly fall apart and crumble. I'm guessing the south facing spot is too bright for it...

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