Different soils serve unique purposes for different plants and that is why every soil has to have unique properties to be fit for a particular plant.

To have the best soil for roses in pots you have to check for a few pointers to ensure optimal growth. Having a rose soil ph around 6.5 not too acidic and then maintaining a level of high compost because roses need water and this helps to retain water in the soil, keeping it wet and using an organic soil, all of this will result in the best potting soil for roses.

The use of fertilizers is as important as the soil itself. And not only fertilizers but rose plant food as well because for container grown roses, having near desirable conditions is always a plus. Considering the important of these components; fertilizers, plant food and soil, we have prepared for you a complete list of the best potting soil for roses and have included a list of very important rose plant foods and fertilizers, given their need.

In the end we will provide a list of a few tips for growing rose plants in pots along with some commonly asked questions. We hope that you find growing roses a whole lot easier and effortless after finding the best potting soil for roses and its enhancers. We have also provided the following guides for your help, Conclusion and How To.

Best Soils For Roses In Pots:

Following is a list of the most top-rated soils found in the market, perfectly suited for roses:

Soil For Roses	Rating	Price
1. Miracle-Gro Potting Mix VB00008	10/10 (Editor's Choice)	Check Price
2. Black Gold All Purpose Potting Soil	9.5/10	Check Price
3. Miracle-Gro Concentrated Plant Mix	9/10	Check Price
4. Espoma Organic Potting Mix	8/10	Check Price
5. Monterey Epsom Salt LG7220	8.5/10	Check Price
6. Down to Earth Organic Rose Fertilizer	8/10	Check Price
7. Dr. Earth Organic Rose Fertilizer	7/10	Check Price
8. Espoma RT18 Rose Tone	8/10	Check Price
9. BioAdvanced All in One Rose Care Granules	8.5/10	Check Price
10. Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster	9/10	Check Price

1. Miracle-Gro Potting Mix VB00008

Amazing features we loved

Fast drainage soil
Plant growth enhancers
Good for containers indoor and outdoor

Pros	Cons
✅ Blooms more color for roses	❌ Soil is prone to gnats when left for too long
✅ Suitable for up to 6 months	❌ Infestation may be possible if watered too often
✅ 2 packs packaging

This potting mix by Miracle-Gro has been a favorite of many where it serves best for container-grown roses because of its growth formula, growing fed plants twice as much as unfed ones. This potting mix feeds for up to 6 months and is responsible for blooming more colors than regular soil roses. With a specifically for indoor and outdoor container pots, this mix has been a star when it comes to growing roses indoors.

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2. Black Gold All Purpose Potting Soil

Amazing features we loved

MultiCote Formula infused
Contains peat moss, pumice and humus
Good moisture retention capability

Pros	Cons
✅ Essential fertilizer mechanism	❌ Slightly expensive
✅ Good water drainage
✅ Nutrient rich soil

It may not be a roses specific soil but it has the qualities for being an ideal rose soil mix. Infused with peat moss, worm castings, humus and pumice, it gives the soil excellent draining capabilities that are essential when choosing a potting soil for roses, along with moisture holding capability after draining the excess which is really important for roses as well. It even has a MultiCote fertilizer that helps it provide the nutrients to roses.

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3. Miracle-Gro Concentrated Plant Mix

Amazing features we loved

It is a substitute to regular garden soil
Great for containers
Grows up to 3X bigger plants

Pros	Cons
✅ Feeds for up to 6 months	❌ Is not advisable to use it too often
✅ Water holding capability	❌ Slightly expensive
✅ Creates air space for the soil

When growing roses in pots one needs to have options other than regular garden soil or potting mix and this is just that. This planting mix can be used for containers and helps grow the plant 3X bigger feeding roses for 6 months. It even holds water 50% more than regular soils, also creating 90% more air space in the soil. This packaging for growing roses in pots is lightweight and reliable.

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4. Espoma Organic Potting Mix

Amazing features we loved

Myco-tone enriched
Moisture retention
Nutrient rich for roses

Pros	Cons
✅ Promotes root growth in roses	❌ Frequent watering might cause fungus
✅ Growth focused soil
✅ For indoor

Growing roses indoors can become hassle-free with this soil as this is an all natural, no odor potting mix that is enhanced with myco-tone. This soil for roses has improved moisture retention which is ideal for roses. Even for potted rose bushes this potting soil has a growth promoting formula that is fit for indoor and outdoor container roses. Above all this is an all organic formula.

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5. Monterey Epsom Salt LG7220

Amazing features we loved:

Organic materials
Easy to use
OMRI listed

Pros	Cons
✅ Quick results	❌ Excessive use can be harmful for roses
✅ Enhances color and bloom
✅ Helps develop strong roots

One thing that roses need to bloom are the proper nutrients. Especially when growing roses indoors you have to have this soil additive where it fulfills the requirement for magnesium which results in more color and bloom for new flowers. If you do not know how to plant roses then we have a mini guide at the end explaining all that but this magnesium infused additive helps roses produce chlorophyll for their growth.

A soil is not complete when planting roses in pots without fertilizers and rose plant food. So, we have prepared a list of having the best potting soil for roses.

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6. Down to Earth Organic Rose Fertilizer

Amazing features we loved

All natural fertilizer
Contains nitrogen for growth
Phosphorus for bloom

Pros	Cons
✅ Helps growth throughout the season	❌ Packaging size is small
✅ OMRI listed	❌To be used in measured quantities
✅ Makes the soil ideal for roses

When making the best soil for roses in pots, you need this pick because of its nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium infused mix which will help your roses to grow and have a complete set of nutrients for their proper color and bloom. This all natural mix is ideal for potted rose bushes also approved by OMRI and is available in packs of 1 and 5 pounds.

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7. Dr. Earth Organic Rose Fertilizer

Amazing features we loved

Provides the right amount of nutrients
Provides better blooms
Loosens the soil

Pros	Cons
✅ Great for several months	❌ May attract ants under some conditions
✅Pro biotic	❌May smell after mixing
✅ Natural and organic	❌Difficult to measure the exact amount and consistency needed.

Be it miniature roses in pots or full fledge roses, finding or making the best potting soil for roses is still important. This fertilizer specializes in providing larger blooms by providing the right amount of nutrients. It makes the soil texture more livable for roses and contains no chicken manure, sewerage sludge but It a pro biotic and 100% natural and organic.

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8. Espoma RT18 Rose Tone

Amazing features we loved

Living microbes enhanced
15 essential nutrients
Preference of professional rosarians

Pros	Cons
✅ Long lasting nutrient providing formula	❌ Smells really bad
✅Thoroughly researched blend of ingredients	❌If used according to instructions then it might need frequent replacing
✅ 18 pound packaging

This all natural and organic formula for roses works wonders and when planting roses in pots this provides with its living microbes enhanced organic gardening formula. It maintains the rose soil ph and provides the roses with the right nutrients for a long time and that too in a safe manner. The blend of natural ingredients is a thoroughly researched one including 15 of these essential nutrients.

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9. BioAdvanced All in One Rose Care Granules

Disease control
Insect control
Fertilizer for roses

Pros	Cons
✅ A single application is enough for 6 weeks	❌ Slightly expensive
✅Treats up to 32 rose bushes
✅ Granules are easy to apply

This really prepares one of the best soil for roses in pots in terms of providing the necessary nutrients and protection against several harmful insects and diseases for up to 6 weeks. It is a 3 in 1 product which includes properties of an insect and disease controller and a fertilizer for container grown roses. It even protects roses against black spot, powdery mildew and southern blight, basically an all around protection.

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10. Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster

Amazing features we loved

Specially designed for flowers
Does not burn plants if used as directed
Enhanced growth

Pros	Cons
✅ Easy to use	❌ If not used as directed, might burn the plants
✅Contains the right nutrients	❌ May need frequent repurchasing

If you’re looking for an all around additive to your potting soil for roses, then this could be your answer. This plant food by Miracle-Gro is full of essential nutrients and is really an instigator for growth of roses into bigger flowers. If compared with unfed plants, they grow 3x less. This can be used with any watering can and is safe for growing roses indoors or for roses in pots. Plants need to be fed every 1-2 weeks.

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Conclusion

Now, as we come to end of the list for the best soil for roses in pots where we have also provided you with additives that would enhance your existing soil to be suited as the best potting soil for roses. While we thoroughly created this list we have also looked into some of the very frequently asked questions and tips for growing rose plants in pots. This list will surely be of great help considering the various number of products making it hard to choose the right one. Along with this, you can also check out this article where we show you the Best Potting Soils For Indoor Plants next!

How to:

These are some of the questions that we would like to answer, starting off by:

Q1. Will roses grow in pots?

Yes, they most certainly will, provided the right soil and the correct fertilizer and water routine. There is no reason for not growing roses in pots.

Q2. How often to water roses in pots?

Make sure that the soil is full of moisture but does not have waterlogged in it, a superior drainage soil is best which keeps the soil loamy and full of moisture. Never let the ground be too dry or too watery.

Q3. How to plant roses in a pot?

For a more visual representation look for a how to plant roses in pots video on YouTube for a more all around method. Along with this, also check out this article of ours for in depth insight!

Q4. What is the best month to plant roses?

Just like any other plant, roses too have their ideal time and that is when you plant them in the late autumn when leaves fall and from late winter to the early stages of spring is when the growth resumes. As we do not want a frozen ground for planting roses so in the middle of winters is not advisable for planting roses nor is the time when the ground is very dry.

These were some of the tips for growing rose plants in pots and as we come to an end, we would like to tell you that the best potting soil for roses is a balance of both soil, and/or fertilizer and plant food, so keep the balance right and happy blooming.

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Summary

Reviewer

Monty Don

Review Date

2020-10-23