Smart of you to ask, since standard or "tree" roses are much more likely to be ruined by the cold than regular bushes of the same variety. Generally the danger zone for tender modern roses (the top grafted part in this case) is around 10 degrees, so you should be OK unless an unusual cold spell hits. If one impends, shoving it against the south side of the house might save a degree or two, or you could dolly it to the garage or shed. IIRC, the hardiness of Angel Face is average for modern bush roses--not extra-tender as some mauve roses are.

I would make sure it is a very large pot,on wheels or a dolly so you can move it as suggested above if you have to.

Jackie

for $5 why not? I rescued a standard in the sale section this summer as well, and it has been such a treat. I do hope it survives here, and will bring it in the garage for winter.

Like Michael said, unless you get a really deep cold spell in your zone they should be fine.

Thanks everyone, I will head back down there after my grandson goes home and if there are any left I'll treat myself to a couple.

** Oooo I'm checking my Lowe's!!**

$5 each?! Take them all!! You can do it Beth. :-) I have 25 rose trees in pots. 2 of them I got from Lowe's for $10 each (markdowns) a month ago, and 4 of them I paid $40 each from Lowe's 2 years ago, and other 19 of them got from Breck's sale for $19.99 each 2-3 years ago. $5 each!!! I'd take all the trees. :-)

Summers, how do you protect the grafts in winter? Any tips for us?

I grew a large tree rose for years in a pot. Finally had to get rid of it as it outgrew the pot and a bigger pot would have been impossible to move around. I protected the graft and the exposed trunk with burlap. I had read that this was the best material as it would keep those areas protected, yet still allow them to breath. I also moved the pot to a sheltered location next to my house which faced west. The reflected heat from the house helped keep it warmer too. The smaller miniature/miniflora tree roses that I had were able to stay longer because of their smaller containers......I'd say that in Beth's zone 8 there shouldn't USUALLY be a problem with overwintering, but I'd still try and keep the top graft protected from sharp north winds.......Maryl

I will have to wait for standards until spring I suppose. I made it back this morning to buy them and I mean another lady literally beat me to them by minutes. I walked through the gate and she had 8 of them on a cart in the check out line. I asked her if she left any on the shelf since that was what I was there for and she very strongly replied "no I didn't, and you can't have any of these". Alrighty then. So, I'll just wait until next year.

So sorry to hear that, she wasn't being nice at all. You'd think people who love roses are nicer souls. May be other Lowe's nearby has markdowns too......In the spring they go for $40 each.....I'd drive around and check out other Lowe's in your area...,,,$5/each is really really cheap. Or call around, ask them to hold it for you for an hour......

I just wished her a nice day and drove across town to another Lowes. They didn't have any roses at all. The next closest Lowes is about 25 miles away. I called them and the person I talked too tried to explain to me they only had fruit trees. Finally I had them check for any roses and no, they were completely out of roses.

Oh dear, no roses left......you're a much better person. Wait for next year's bargain......sometimes good things come slow. Next time when you see the bargain trees, what will you do? Put them all on your shopping cart. :-)