Overwintering a Potted Rose in Juneau, Alaska

Roses hate indoor heat—spider mites, leaf drop, misery. Treat it like an outdoor plant:

Garage Dormancy

• Move to an unheated garage now.
• Don't prune until spring—canes provide die-back buffer.
• Water ½ cup/month—just enough to keep roots alive.
• Place where it gets some light. Once leaves drop, light doesn't matter.
• Bring out 1 month before last frost (after danger passes). Then prune.

Modern Pruning Advice

Let roses grow 3 years before any pruning. They need that time to build a strong framework. Your plant is young—give it that grace period.

Hybrid teas can handle –20°F if properly dormant. The garage provides that.