How can I tell if my Rose is took a crap?

I have a mister lincoln rose that I brought up in the fall. I left it out in a pot for the winter. The lowest it got was about 7 degrees f. I only have the crown remaining because the other canes were black and some were twisted. I am waiting but I see no new growth. Should I wait longer? I pulled out the rose and trimmed the roots a little and they looked ok, but no new white growth on them. The scratch test reveals no green. So I am wondering if the roots are alive, any way to tell? I dont like being quick to throw out plants. Thanks
How can I tell if my Rose is took a crap?
Many roses are grafted, and even if the base lived, if the top did not, it would not be the same rose variety. Roses need protection, and if a rose is in the pot, it is more exposed to the elements than if it is in the ground. Cover the top with loose mulch like shredded leaves or bark for winter. If you could, move the pot to a more protected area like an unheated garage.



Hope this helps for when you replace your dead rose. :)
Reply:It does sound dead to me. Dispose of it carefully as it may have had a disease which could be passed onto other plants. The best way is to burn it or put it out in the rubbish.
Reply:If the scratch test failed at the base then its a pretty good bet its not alive, however if you really want to be sure wait about another month, since its warmer now if any of the rose is still alive you will know within a few weeks if its alive or time for the compost heap.
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