google says its a z8,9, 10 plant ...

i doubt it will work in the garage ...

and it isnt a houseplant.. you can try.. but dont be surprised if it doesnt work .... too bad you didnt use a systemic on it a month back or so.. to prep it for bringing it in the house ...

many things sold in foo foo form at bigboxstores .. in topiary form.. are simply sold as annuals ... and not meant to be held over ... they want you to come back and buy them abain next year ....

dont get me wrong.. give it a try .. but dont be surprised ... if it fails ...

a WAG.. dont keep it too wet.. nothing in TX has wet roots .. lol ...

ken

How cold is your garage likely to become over the winter? Your plant isn't likely to survive if the root/soil system freezes for days on end. The plant can tolerate temps of less than 15F if properly planted in the ground and established. A containerized plant doesn't have the protection of the surrounding earth.

I also worry about the lack of sunlight for this sun loving plant.

I've had one of these for two years--I found it on the street on trash day and couldn't let it get tossed! It really suffers indoors during our short winter days, although I've been transitioning it outdoors into full sun as soon as I can (in Rhode Isand, that's been early May, partially because April is too wet for this guy). It also keep it under the eaves of my garage so that the rain doesn't reach it, to keep it on the dry side. suspect if you can give it a VERY sunny window and perhaps a plant light it will survive. Mine perks up and enjoys the summer but I have to agree that it's not ideal, and I feel bad that it is so far north. I wonder if you had success back in 2012 with this!