"P. Alves" wrote in message
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Thanks guys for all the replies.

The location is Portugal (I used to live in Lancaster/UK) but I moved
recently. Weather here is not always as nice as they picture on TV! It
is not frost free, in winter temperatures can get to -5C at night and
morning frost can be quite bad.

I think I will play on the safe side and keep it frost free, take some
cuttings and then take the risk next winter.

Thanks again.

You will not be taking a risk next winter because by then the roots of
the plants will have hardened in the ground during the summer and
consequently they will withstand the winter frosts, particularly if you
mulch them with suitable material.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.