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Could somebody please tell me if it is best to change the soil in my pot grown patio roses, and if so which combination works best.




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Are you going to replace the roses with new ones? In which case you should definitely replace the compost. If the roses are still alive, just replace the top 2 inches and give them fresh compost to top them back up. Also, mix in some rose food.

11 Mar, 2010

 

I have just done exactly what VT suggests. I used a granular rose fertiliser forked into the new topping of compost. they look happier already. I did actually repot one completely but only because it needed a larger pot.

11 Mar, 2010

 

I would replace the compost every three to four years anyway - they are hungry plants. A good mix is half loam and half general purpose compost, but always ensure they get enough food - greedy brutes!

12 Mar, 2010

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