Overwintering guide
How to overwinter compassion rose
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills compassion rose in winter
Cutting compassion rose hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering compassion rose — FAQ
Does compassion rose need to come indoors for winter?
Compassion Rose is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Compassion Rose is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move compassion rose for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water compassion rose in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills compassion rose over winter?
Cutting compassion rose hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.