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Thu, Dec 5, 13 at 13:36
| I have several roses in gallon pots that are outside. At what day and night temperature do I need to start worrying they won't survive outside? I am in Oregon. I am hesitant to take them into my attached garage because they still have green leaves. For the next four days there will be four days of temperatures not going above freezing during the day or night in my area. Should I just remove the green leaves and force them to go dormant and take them into the garage until day and night temperatures are above freezing ? |
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| I would put them in the garage. They may still have green leaves but my bet is they've stopped actively growing already. Keep them in the garage on a shelf or up off the cement and remember to water them about once a month until spring and they should do fine. |
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- Posted by roseblush1 8a/Sunset 7 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 5, 13 at 20:24
| I agree about putting them into the garage. Those green leaves are not working to produce food for the plants. Photosynthesis slows down in roses at about 70F. Smiles, |
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| I have to leave my bands outside - my greenhouse wont hold them all [however, I have several really special ones from Vintage that I do take inside]. Our temps can fluctuate here in east Texas - earlier in the week it was nearly 80 - now its in the mid 30's. Our winters usually can go down to 25 for a few hours occasionally. Mine have wintered fine - although I worry. In spring, they revive and leaf out beautifully. Since you only have a few, what can it hurt to bring them in the garage? Some of my smaller bands that cannot be replaced are going inside - then out again when its warmer. Really wish I had a huge greenhouse where I could house them......I always worry when they look like sticks - I do top the gallon pots with mulch, don't know if this helps. Would like to hear how others overwinter their bands....... Judith |
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