Like most other roses, dwarf roses are only conditionally hardy. They rarely survive a long, cold winter without protection. But if they are covered, then many varieties can hibernate quite well in the garden.
Miniature roses are usually only conditionally hardy
It is better for sensitive varieties to overwinter frost-free. If you do not have a suitable winter quarters or are you looking for a decorative small rose-like plant for your garden, then the sun rose might be a good alternative for you. It belongs to the rockrose family, flowers in different colors and is hardy.
How do I care for my miniature roses in winter?
Potted plants and sensitive varieties prefer to overwinter frost-free at temperatures between 5 °C and 15 °C. Bright rooms are suitable, such as a conservatory or a greenhouse. Water the dwarf rose about 2-3 times a month to keep it from dying of thirst. Cover outdoor plants with leaves or brushwood.
Miniature roses in spring
Miniature roses that get plenty of sun and air rarely get sick. Therefore, place your pots of dwarf roses in as sunny a place as possible. You should start fertilizing again in the spring. It may also be advisable to transplant into a larger container, but above all to replace the used potting soil.
Dwarf roses that have overwintered in the bed can be uncovered again in May as soon as longer periods of frost are no longer to be expected. Then cut back your dwarf roses right away. A pruning in autumn is not recommended for bedding plants, the foliage serves as winter protection.
Also fertilize your miniature roses in the bed until they start to bloom, then you can also cut the miniature roses for the vase. But only take a few flowers from each plant, otherwise it will quickly look disheveled.
The best winter tips for miniature roses:
- It is best to overwinter miniature roses in planters in a frost-free place
- Protect miniature roses in beds from frost
- water a little on frost-free days
- do not fertilize
- Only cut back bedding plants in spring
- hardy alternative: sunroses
tips
Miniature roses are often somewhat sensitive to frost, especially if it lasts longer. Therefore, give your plant winter protection in the form of leaves or brushwood.