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Sreeja’s Rose Garden

Container gardening success

By GPOD Contributor
close up of light pink roses with slight sun damage on petals

Today we’re headed to Kerala, India, to enjoy some beautiful blooms from Sreeja Sarathkumar’s rose garden.

close up of bright pink roses in bloomThese beautiful rose blooms are in the brightest possible shade of pink.

close up of white rose bud beginning to bloom in container gardenA perfect white rosebud is just beginning to unfurl. This photo also gives a look at how Sreeja’s roses grow—in pots! Roses will thrive in large containers, and this can be a great way to enjoy plants if you don’t have a traditional garden space.

close up of rose blooms that range from white to light pinkMany roses change color a little as they age. This one is fading from pink to nearly white, and the combination of colors that shift produces is beautiful.

close up of light pink roses with slight sun damage on petalsThe tips of these petals look like they got a little toasted by hot weather, but they are no less beautiful.

large red rose on a patio with other containersSurrounding this brilliant red rose is a reminder that any patio or other space can become a garden with the addition of a few containers.

deep red rose growing in a container on a patioDark red roses look perfect against the backdrop of a light-colored wall.

 

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    user-7007816 07/12/2023

    A delight to see your roses and how to create a beautiful space with containers.

  2. btucker9675 07/12/2023

    So very pretty - I wonder if they have trouble with Japanese beetles there? I love roses and have a few in my gardens but really battle the beetles.

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    simplesue 07/13/2023

    So nice the way you grew so many nice colorful roses in your garden space!
    You give me the courage to try the same with growing them in pots!
    Keep up the nice work!

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    treasuresmom 07/17/2023

    I hope you see my comment. I love, love, love seeing gardens from other countries. Yours is so lovely.

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