What do I do with Potted Roses in the Winter? Do I let them die naturally or cut them down?

Answer 1

treat you potted rose just like you would a rose in the ground... the only thing you may want to think about is.. if you need to repot in a big container.. or its root bound.. it is almost time to take care of these things.. if you are in a freezing zone, put the pot under an eve, tree, something that will protect the rose.. I don't live in a snow area, so my time to prune is Jan-Feb.. i would then cut down the branches to about 6 inches (leave only 3 or 5 branches and cut the rest) take off all leaves that are left.. this forces roses to go completely dormant.. and at this time the rose is working on the root system and getting stronger.. feed with rose fertilizer.. don't forget to water.. i know it is winter, so you will not need to much, but don't let the pot go dry all winter (just like any potted plant) come spring, bring the rose back out where it will get a good sunlight.. roses are hearty plants (although not really meant for a pot) so its hard to mess up..

Answer 2

If it has life to it bring it in . Water it once a week and feed around late January. Keep it in decent lighting. She may go dormat or not but if you protect her from the winter she may come back and bloom.

Answer 3

greater effectual bypass away the, till finally they are brown/ineffective, then you definately can decrease them lower back, yet you additionally can bypass away them , it quite is greater like Nature. they're going to interior the tip rot and make humus for the different plant life.

Answer 4

you should have planted them,i ,d put em in a cool place with mulch on em,then next spring plant it,it,s a weed an should come back,

Answer 5

plant them in garden beds and mulch high over the roots mine survived just fine

Answer 6

You bring them in,if you live where it gets cold.(killing frost). Cut them back in spring.