Question
I just purchased two Pinata roses from our Home Depot and am wondering about how they will fair in zone 4a in MN.  I want to use them on a new garden arbor.  Will I have to remove the canes from the arbor each fall?  Also, do you think they will even get to the point of filling the arbor?  I am debating whether this was a good choice.

Thank You,
Rebecca

Answer
Pinata is a beautiful climber but will not be hardy in your area even if you protect it. This rose needs a warmer winter than the one you have. It does well in places like Seattle. You could always grow it in a large pot and bring the pot in for the winter. There are many types of bases which have casters on them so it makes it easy to roll a container around.