Overwintering guide
How to overwinter touch of class rose
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills touch of class rose in winter
Cutting touch of class 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.
More touch of class rose care
Overwintering touch of class rose — FAQ
Does touch of class rose need to come indoors for winter?
Touch of Class Rose is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Touch of Class 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 touch of class rose for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water touch of class rose in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills touch of class rose over winter?
Cutting touch of class 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.