Don’t be afraid to plant roses in the winter! You can plant roses if the ground isn’t frozen. The best time is when temperatures are between 40 and 60 degrees and there is no chance of freezing. Although the temperatures are cooler, there are a variety of roses that are easy to grow and can tolerate winter conditions.
ROSES TO PLANT IN WINTER
Knock Out roses
A shrub rose that can survive freezing temperatures and long droughts. It can grow up to 4 ft. tall and wide. It is self-cleaning, so there is no need to deadhead. The Knock Out roses are available in single or double blooms, and in shades of pink, cherry red and yellow.

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet
A shrub rose that can tolerate a range of sun conditions but produces more blooms with more sun.

Belinda’s Dream
A light pink rose with large full blooms and long stems. A rose that some say is easy to grow and produces lots of blooms

Lady Banks
A prolific easy-to-grow vine rose with small blooms on thornless branches. It is known to be less susceptible to leaf diseases.

Tips for Planting Roses in Winter
Protect roses if temperatures are expected to drop below 20°F for an extended period.
Add compost to insulate the roots during winter.
Maintain moisture levels.
Rose Care
Once you have planted your roses remember to do the following:
Prune: Prune roses in late winter or early spring. You can also prune climbing roses after their first flush of blooms.
Fertilize: Fertilize roses after pruning to give them nutrients for spring leafing out.
Mulch: Add mulch to protect the roots and conserve moisture.
Water: Water roses deeply from time to time, even in the winter.
Watch for pests and disease: Watch for insects and fungal problems and treat them if you see them.
Deadhead: Remove wilting or browning flowers before winter.
Clean up: Remove fallen leaves and debris around the rose plant
Rediscover roses! When spring comes you will see your work in full bloom.
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