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New miniature rose - indoors or outdoors?
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Posted by Vermont07 z4 VT (My Page) on Tue, Sep 13, 05 at 8:32
| I've just been given a beautiful potted miniature rose, full of buds and new growth. I'm in Vermont and my instinct is to rush it into the ground so it can get a foothold before winter. However, my preference is to keep it indoors as a houseplant to enjoy for awhile. Is there anyway I can keep it as an indoor plant and still be able to plant it outdoors? Should I do this just before frost or keep it inside to plant next spring? In other words, can I have my cake and eat it, too? I have had great luck with these roses wintering over in cold climates where the hybrid teas can't take the cold. |
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RE: New miniature rose - indoors or outdoors?
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| Vermont07, Mini roses are usually hardy. I think it is because they are on their own roots and in winter, they're covered by snow. I would plant it - yes, I know it's tempting to leave it inside but roses in a house often deteriorate within 1 month. |
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