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Comments (29)@noseometer...(7A, SZ10, Albuquerque) yeah I hear you on the watering issue. I think I have that problem with my potted roses too. I've had several that I water abundantly, but they hold so much of the water at the bottom of the barely 15in tall pots they're in (even with adequate drainage), that they don't really grow much after the first year or so. What I didn't realize was that the soil actually decomposes fast. I've noticed the soil level going down over time in my pots. I just thought it was settling, but never thought that it was decomposing! Definitely feel you on the weight of the pots too. I've moved soooo many this year and it's not an easy task! @strawchicago z5 it's funny you mention air pots because I plan to transition all of my roses to them! I've seen such good results from people who use them, particularly @Hoang Ton - Zone 9a (he basically single handedly sold me with his youtube channel. Also, sorry to drag you into this, dude haha). I like the Air Pots because they solve all the water table issues I have with my potted roses. I can also alter them to make them taller if needed. I have a 4 year old own root firefighter rose (full sun - regular watering/fertilizer) that basically did nothing until I put it in one of these (19in wide plastic pot to 12in wide 5 gal air pot) and it took off like a champion after just a couple weeks. The only difference was the air pot. It blew my mind! @Dave5bWY Nice that you were able to move and have a new Abe going. I'm glad it's going well! I'm hoping moving Abe to air pot will help with the issues I've had with it, since it allows for better air flow around the root zone. Another cool thing about them is if it becomes root bound, I don't have to move the plant at all. I can just remove the side cover and trim off any roots that I need to before putting it back on. I'm really excited about trying these pots out with these roses! Thanks ya'll for your responses, they were very helpful! I'll try to keep ya'll updated on old Abe as things progress :-)...See MorePlanted Abraham Darby, grafted?… wish me luck!
Comments (10)That’s a really nice plant. I hope he does well for you. I’m not sure where you are, but here he really needs a nice constant supple of water, full sun, and he seems to like organic rose fertilizer like Jobe’s. He didn’t like other fertilizers I’ve tried, even fish emulsion, kelp, alfalfa and others. Of course you wouldn‘t fertilize him yet, not until he is better established....See Moreclematis with Abraham Darby rose
Comments (10)Thank you! I love how the Margaret weaves into the roses. I just realized one of the roses on my list that I really want and haven’t purchased because I know it can be lanky would really benefit from that! So now I have an excuse to buy another rose and clematis :) I almost ordered huldine multiple times but I wasn’t sure if the cool pink veining would look good with peachy Abraham Darby. Seeing your pictures I think that’s what I’m going to get! How tall does blue angel grow? Do these do pretty well in dry heat? Now that I’ve learned there are so many more clematis I will definitely be finding room for more....See MorePrune or defoliate Abraham Darby?
Comments (3)Thank you both for the advice. I did as you suggested and defoliated plus took a little snip off the top. I fed with a modest sprinkle of osmycote slow release fertilizer. Looking forward to see what 2023 will bring for this new guy....See Moresummer99
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