Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

I have a Large potted Rose Plant that did so well this year. Is there anything that I need to do to it to preserve it during the winter so that it will grow next year?


TIA

Re: Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

Are you leaving it outside? If so, be careful because anything that's potted won't have the ground to keep it warm. I'd dig a hole next to the foundation and sink the whole pot into the hole so it keeps warm and doesn't freeze.

Re: Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

Re: Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

I used to be an avid member of the GardenWeb forums till they were bought out by iVillage. But I still search for information and usually find what I need.

Here's a thread on winterizing roses, keep in mind they're all talking about ones in the ground:

Winterizing roses

Looks like there's a bit involved with mulching and trimming so they come back strong next year.

Re: Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

Thank you so much

I will look into that site

Re: Gardeners - Help with Rose Plant

hi kristen
to keep a rose overwintered in the pot outside you want to get a large burlap bag ( or muslin bag) and put the whole plant ( pot included) into the bag then fill the bag with wood shavings. that will insulate the plant from cold damage and still give it enough room to breathe.