Winter Rose Care
roses. Ensure canes are secured to support structures.
Rosarians in Zones 5 and 6, use the "cage method" outlined above for the first 12 in. (30 cm) of the rose. Then bundle the remainder of the exposed canes into groups of two or three with straw or other insulating material. Further wrap these bundles with protective plastic, and secure them to their supporting structure to prevent winter winds from snapping canes.
Rosarians in zones colder than Zone 5, bury the entire rose or transplant it to a container for storage inside.
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Note: For those readers in the Southern Hemisphere, your concerns are still six months away. A table is available for your reference to assist you in comparing your average lowest winter temperature and making plans for next year. For readers in Scandinavia and Europe, this table will assist you in determining what action is necessary in the coming weeks. For Scandinavian readers, please note our USDA Hardiness Zones numbering system is opposite of yours.
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