Overwintering Roses in Alaska: Managing Early Growth Under Lights Until Planting Season

If you have fluorescent lights (13 hrs/day): Start feeding/watering normally.
If not: Water every 2 weeks. Keep cool/dark.
When moved outside: Watch new shoots. If they don't green up, trim them back — lower bud eyes will break.

Resources: ARS.org (societies, Consulting Rosarians), GardenWeb rose forums.

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