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Jul 26, 2020 7:28 PM CST
Name: Mike Stewart
Lower Hudson Valley, New York (Zone 6b)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Photo Contest Winner 2020 Garden Photography Roses Bulbs Peonies
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Welcome; we'll try to answer your questions as best we can. The more information you provide, the better our responses will be.

So let's talk watering... Roses need moist, well-drained soil and occasional fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer. You should water them frequently enough to keep the soil moist, but not continuously wet. It's OK for the soil to dry out a little bit between waterings.

Now let's consider sunlight. Most roses need 6 hours of direct sunlight, and I wonder if it's getting enough sun on your balcony. Bright shade is not normally sufficient.

And now let's consider the pot. I suspect Jerri will chime in here soon about growing roses in pots - i.e., the right sized pot for the rose given its size and its root mass, proper drainage holes, etc. The pot you have looks tall and narrow, which I don't think will be optimum. I think ultimately you will want something wider, and not as tall.

Edited to add: It looks like you've posted this same post to another thread here in the rose forum, which explains why the first sentence in your post puzzled me at first.
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