I bought these 2 weeks ago and potted them in 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 compost and 1/3 garden soil. Been watering them regularly and the soil looks hydrated. They get about 5-6 hours of sun a day. But they don't look happy :/
You might need more drainage in your soil! I use a 1/1/1 ratio of compost, peat moss and perlite. You could also use sand or vermiculite instead of the perlite, but good drainage is key, especially in containers. Using both garden soil and compost might not provide enough drainage.
How often are you watering? You might want to cut back for now, and only water when the soil starts to feel dry when you stick your finger in it. For me, that’s about one good drink, once a week but I’m not sure what kind of climate you’re in. I’m not a rose expert but that’s what I’d guess from looking at these guys.
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Does your pot have drainage holes? When I first started container gardening, I had to make sure there were ways for excess water to escape my plants. I used a drill for plastic ones and avoided ceramic/terra cotta containers without drainage holes.
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You might need more drainage in your soil! I use a 1/1/1 ratio of compost, peat moss and perlite. You could also use sand or vermiculite instead of the perlite, but good drainage is key, especially in containers. Using both garden soil and compost might not provide enough drainage.
How often are you watering? You might want to cut back for now, and only water when the soil starts to feel dry when you stick your finger in it. For me, that’s about one good drink, once a week but I’m not sure what kind of climate you’re in. I’m not a rose expert but that’s what I’d guess from looking at these guys.
Does your pot have drainage holes? When I first started container gardening, I had to make sure there were ways for excess water to escape my plants. I used a drill for plastic ones and avoided ceramic/terra cotta containers without drainage holes.