Tulip ( Tulipa) bulbs are planted in the fall for spring blooms, and come in several hues, like yellow, orange, magenta, red, ...

Backfill the hole, then water the rose. Add a layer of mulch around the base of the plants. Growing Roses In Containers Red mini roses in a white pot - Wieland Teixeira/Getty Images ...

If container planting is your only option, it may have you wondering: Can you grow roses in pots? Absolutely you can, according to David Austin Roses’ U.S. sales executive and horticulturist ...

Not all roses can cope with being planted in pots or containers, but there are some varieties that can. Consider ground cover, miniature or patio roses for pot and container-grown roses, just make ...

Choosing the right size container is crucial to growing a healthy rose. To ensure your plant has plenty of room to grow, pick a pot that's slightly larger than its current one.

Of course, the main boon of sitting roses in pots on the patio is relishing their scent close by. For its incredible perfume and compact habit, Fragrant Cloud is a must-have hybrid for a container.

Once you have chosen the plant, look for wide pots that will provide optimal horizontal spread. “Roses don’t have tap roots,” Cairns says. Miniatures will grow in 12-inch-wide pots.

The material the container is made of does make a difference. Unglazed terra-cotta pots are porous and offer good air circulation, but roses planted in these pots do need to be watered more often.

While roses are typically considered to be one of the plants that you shouldn't put in pots, there are plenty of potted roses designed for growing in a container.

In containers, you’ll have to water more often than you do roses in beds. So the soil doesn’t dry out as quickly, you can use a water-holding potting soil.