How To Protect Rose In Winter - 7 Tips

PIYUSH RANJAN MISHRA - NOVEMBER 20 2024

Many roses we bring home are propagated from grafting, and these are at high risk of getting diseases.

Protecting Flowers From Frost

 First, Select the variety according to your USDA Zone. Building a framework and covering your roses with a blanket or something will save them from frost.

Prune Roses In Fall

In autumn, when your plant goes dormant, prune your plant down to 2-3 feet off the ground from sharp pruning gear.

Pest Control

Applying pruning paint or glue on the cut end after pruning will save your plant from sawflies, bees and wasps.

Watering

When the soil feels dry after touching it, you must water your plant.

Frost Protection 

The Mounding Method

For USDA Zone 6 and above, mounding soil around 12 inches over the crown and applying mulch is enough to protect your plant.

Covering Roses

After applying the mounding method, you have to cover your plant for extra insulation.

Tip Method

The Minnesota tip method works well on climbing roses, which involves covering the whole plant in soil.