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Posted by dollladie 5 Indiana (My Page) on Thu, May 27, 04 at 17:21
| I have many rose bushes planted in the ground. I'm considering more, but would have to plant them in containers due to limited space. I have no means to bring them indoors. What would be the best way to protect them in the winter in zone 5 (they will have to remain outdoors)? I know moving them up against the house helps, but how should I insulate - I know it's early in the season, but I don't want to plant them if I cant handle the project. |
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| well in your zone your in ground roses freeze as dep as the roots go.. so having them freeze in a container is no diffrent.. the problem for me is in the early spring the containers will heat up lots faster then the ground and the on and off freezing and heating with the sun of the late winter days.. gets them pumping up water to the plant and then another freeze.. I mulch with what's available to keep the sun off the roses and the container.. best in the shade in the winter.. Gordon |
RE: roses
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- Posted by Joya_R z7 / Delmarva (My Page) on
Mon, May 31, 04 at 14:10
| Dig a trench for your containers. Lay the containers in the trench and cover with a mulch of pine shats or leaves or something similar. All the better if you can do this up against the house or in a semi-protected area. That'll take care of the freeze-thaw problem and is similar to the way many people winterize their in-ground roses in colder zones. Also, be sure to check the hardiness of any rose you purchase. There are many that won't survive a northern winter. |
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