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Old 26-09-2003, 07:02 PM
Charles Perry
 
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Default Winterizing Container Miniature Roses?



Theo Asir wrote:

Planting it, pot & all is a recognized way of
winter protecting roses. Chicago is Zone 5
or so so dig a 2' deep hole, put the pot in
and then cover with mulch..


This works well even here in MN Zn 4a. However, I would add a hard learned
caution. If the pots are at all porous or valuable, you should transfer the
plants to a plastic pot or just put the plants directly in the ground and repot
in the spring. Clay pots will absorb water and the freezing and thawing will
fracture the pots.

Regards,

Charles

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