Re: winterizing roses
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: winterizing roses
- From: B* P*
- Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 18:16:07 -0600
- References: <0.75f8d83c.2559d75b@aol.com>
Margaret,
You're right, soil is a better winter mulch, but I find that it's more difficult
to remove in spring than leaves and I hate to admit this, I'm a bit lazy.
The best solution is ... that I am not replacing HT roses with HT, but am
investigating hardier varieties. I planted a Floribunda 'Betty Prior' this year,
so we'll see how she does. I've had a David Austen, 'Bianca' for three years,
but it gets weaker and weaker each year...I may not see it next spring. An even
better solution, move to real rose country!
--
Barb P.
SE Wisconsin, Zone 4
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