It is very pretty, Bill but if you want it to survive the snow should be brushed orf.....:-D mind you, haven't done that with my plants yet ....so haven't taken my own advice :_| :^O :^O:^O From the book 'Useless Garden Tips' by Charlie Dimwit 😮 :^O Luv yer really :-x:^O

Not making it up though

look at these...

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/News/Snow-and-heavy-ice-in-gardens

http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/removing-snow-from-shrubs-and

*is helpful* 😄