Preparing Hybrid Roses for Winter
Hardier varieties of roses withstand harsh temperatures by becoming dormant during winter months, emerging unscathed when the warm weather returns, but many varieties of hybrid roses, such as tea roses, are particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. They can suffer severe damage and possibly even die if they are left unprotected.
This is because most hybrid roses lack the mechanism that causes hardier varieties to become dormant; instead, many of them continue trying to grow even though colder temperatures make normal growth impossible. By taking a few preventative measures you can ensure that your hybrid roses will survive the winter undamaged and flourish year after year. Continue reading Preparing Roses for the Rough Winter Season