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Winter Rose Protection: Why Buckets Fail and Cones Work

Metal or plastic buckets are poor insulators. Styrofoam rose cones maintain constant temperature. For extreme cold, fully cover roses with soil or mulch.

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University of Wisconsin guide: rosewinter.htm

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