Dwarf roses, like most other roses, are only partially hardy. Without protection, they rarely survive a long, cold winter. But if they are covered, then many varieties can overwinter quite well in the garden.
Are dwarf roses hardy?
Dwarf roses are only partially hardy and require winter protection by overwintering frost-free or by covering them with leaves and brushwood. A hardy alternative to dwarf roses is the sun rose, which belongs to the cistus family.
Sensitive varieties are better off overwintering frost-free. If you don't have suitable winter quarters or are looking for a decorative, small, rose-like plant for your garden, then sun rose might be a good alternative for you. It belongs to the cistus family, blooms in different colors and is hardy.
How do I care for my dwarf 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 winter garden or a greenhouse. Water the dwarf rose about 2 - 3 times a month so that it doesn't die of thirst. Cover outdoor plants with leaves or brushwood.
Dwarf roses in spring
Dwarf roses that get lots of sun and air rarely get sick. Therefore, place your pots with dwarf roses in as sunny a place as possible. You should also start fertilizing again in spring. It may also be advisable to transplant it into a larger container, but above all to replace the used potting soil.
Dwarf roses that have overwintered in the bed should be uncovered again in May as soon as longer periods of frost are no longer expected. Then cut your dwarf roses back straight away. Pruning in autumn is not recommended for bedding plants; the leaves serve as winter protection.
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 dwarf roses:
- It's best to overwinter dwarf roses in planters frost-free
- Protect dwarf roses in the bed from frost
- water a little on frost-free days
- do not fertilize
- Pruning bedding plants only in spring
- hardy alternative: sun rose
Tip
Dwarf 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.
