The snow and ice have melted to reveal a corner of the garden. Some of the rose canes are starting to bud. I guess this is the time of year where "spring frost" protection is needed. The snow started falling before I finished my winter protection then didn't melt for months. That is unusual for here. We usually get a few above freezing days in between storms to melt and refreeze. Not sure how the roses will like this weather, but I suspect the consistent freeze would be less stressful than the freeze-thaw cycles. Now, I will have to decide whether or not I need to add extra spring freeze protection. The newly planted roses and more tender roses are already well protected because I covered them first.
Wildeve has green canes all the way to the tips. The bush only protected at the base. Anyone in a colder climate looking for a hardy Austin pink rose may want to consider Wildeve. I am surprised more people don't grow this rose.