OVERWINTERING IN ALASKA

We planted about a dozen Siberians this spring. We bought them from a 
grower in Maine. Although we have some knowledge about their care 
during the growing season (the leaves just started to turn brown a 
week or two ago,)we aren't sure about protecting them during the 
winters in the Alaskan interior.

The temperatures usually drop into the -40(F) to -60(F) range at 
least once every winter. We often have periods of below zero(F)that 
last as long as a month. Needless to say, the ground freezes down to 
about three feet each winter.

We have mounded bark mulch over each plant to a height of about six 
inches at this point. The plants have been cut back to about an inch 
above ground level. The plants are already experiencing days when the 
frost covering them does not melt. Soon, all will be frozen in their 
beds.

We are hoping that someone with experience with the Siberians in cold 
climates like ours can give us some pointers.

Thank you,
Pat






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