I read different information about this and facing my first winter with my roses that were planted in May, I would love to hear ideas about what some of you do. One video says if your rose is properly zoned you don't have to do anything...others say pile mulch, cones...etc. All my roses are own root and have thrived since planting...grown into nice size bushes...3 to 4 feet high. Some have rather long shoots. Should I prune these off?
One difference from above roses.....I planted Madame Plantier and Felicia at the end of August. Felicia is protected by a shed I planted her next to so the west winds won't harm her. M.P. is in a much more unprotected place. Both of these are growing nicely, especially, M. P, who is taking off. Should these have protection because they are so young? Any advice or ideas are most welcome.
