Winterizing Container Roses

[jhberg]

Hi,
Just found this site and it looks wonderful! I tried growing roses (Hybrid Teas) in a container this summer in order to have my beloved plants safe from the deer that roam in my yard. Much to my delight it was a rousing success

Now that winter is heading my way I am wondering if the roses need to be pruned before I store them indoors?

I am also wondering which would be the better winter location: my garage, dining room window (it's a bay window) or in front of a door wall in my basement?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Judy

[Newt]

Hi Judy,

You should find this helpful.
https://www.arcamax.com/gardening/s-156651-733995

Newt

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Over-wintering roses
Most manuals will tell you to do a late pruning, and then if you're in a cold winter climate (generally defined as Zone 6 and below), you should pile mulch or soil up around the canes to help the plant live through the winter. Stakes around the plant with a wrapping of burlap will provide a good shelter, as would pine boughs or some other evergreen branches. It is especially important to protect the bud union (where the top scion meets the rootstock). This should be done just after the ground has frozen. Tree roses should be tipped and buried or grown in a patio container that can be over wintered in a sheltered area.