Lyn, I understand your point that roses need to develop a good root system to withstand future hardships, however, I don't understand why that works better in a pot - especially if the rose lives outside with all the in-ground roses and weathers the same conditions. Is it just because you are protecting it from your poor soil? Or is it so that you can whisk it into a protected area if the weather becomes too inhospitable? Cindi's roses certainly would not do well living in pots outside in her winters...Could you elaborate a little more, please?
