[Dazza]

Im a bit confused over the size of final pot I should have used some growers say that the 2L pots are ok, others say I should have used 3L pots and a couple have said 3 plants to a 9" pot.
Can anybody help me to clear the confusion?

[NickT]

Hi Dazza,

a lot depends on how you grow them I've grown mine 3 to a 9" this year mainly for space reasons but the ones I've grow in 7" pots have made better plants for me. I use Clays mainly as I've got them and they suit me better but other folks use plastics and do just as good or better.

Whats most important is to have a pot thats not too big as the compost doesn't dry out in between waterings and the roots drown as no air gets in. Even more important aft the last couple of summers with the relatively high rainfall we've had.

Hope that helps
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Nick T
North Warwickshire

[Jim Bennett]

Hi Dazza
I grow mine in 7inch pots and they are fine strong plants, the important thing is don't over water. between waterings I do spray them with Maxi Crop and about evert six weeks water Dolomite Lime teaspoonful to 2 galls.
Jim B

[lgbarlow]

Hello, Dazza,
I do not claim to be an expert, as I began growing PF's only four years ago, but here, for what it's worth, is my own experience.

5" plastic seemed to be satisfactory, but were easily knocked over (I'm partially sighted).

7" Plastic were very stable, but occupied a lot of bench space, and required more compost, whixh can be expensive if you buy it ready-made. More importantly, I found they tended yto lead to over-watering.

5" clay are more stable than 5" plastic, but have a smaller base,(at least, the ones I get from my local garden centre do) so some of the advantage is lost. They need less bench space and less compost, and jucging watering is very precise. These are the ones I'm using at present.

6" Clay. These will be my next purchase,but I've no experience of them as yet.


I hope some of this will be of use to you.

Laurie.

[keith]

Hi all
I have started to use 3ltr deep rose pots, the added advantage is that you can put a good layer of limestone chippings in the base which helps in making them more stable.They also take up less bench space and are relatively inexpensive if you purchase them in bulk, ie 100 for £12.
The other point that Dazza raises is that he intends to grow several in one pot, I would not recommend this; it can lead to a lot of problems with watering, pest control and the amount of flowering stems.

I hope this helps
Keith