When planted in pots, the roots, in particular, freeze to death easily. Protect the root ball from the cold from below, for example with a sheet of styrofoam. You can wrap the above-ground parts of the plant in a special fleece or bubble wrap or cover it with leaves and brushwood. Remove the winter protection around the end of March, when the severest frost is over.
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The ideal winter quarters for your potted roses
It is best to overwinter your potted roses in a cool and dark place. A frost-free garage, an unheated winter garden, a cellar or a greenhouse are very suitable as winter quarters. In any case, protect your potted roses from cold drafts.
Don't forget to water the plants, but reduce the amount a little compared to the amount watered in summer. The potted roses do not need fertilizer during this time. After the ice saints, the potted roses are allowed outside again. Slowly get the plants used to the fresh air and sunlight again.
The most important winter tips in brief:
- only overwinter outside in a sheltered place
- Protect the root ball from frostbite
- Create warming cushions for above-ground parts of the plant
- Remove winter protection in March
- easier: hibernate inside
- ideal winter quarters: frost-free, dark, cool, protected from drafts
- slowly get used to sunlight and fresh air again
Tips
If you can, move your potted roses to suitable winter quarters. This gives them the greatest chance of survival and the plants are quickly fit again in spring.
