Propagation: Propagating/Grafting Roses, 1 by Stake

Stake wrote:
The method used here is usually referred to as "Bench Grafting" and because of the need for extreme disease control and the controlled environment it is not very practical for gardener/hobbyists but could be tried by using a PVC cover over the plant to maintain humidity.
A more practical method for the hobbyist would be to graft towards the end of Winter or early Spring and cover the grafts with damp (not soggy) Vermiculite cover with PVC and place in a warm position or apply bottom heat with a low wattage globe and it should callus and root in about 2 to three weeks. It would be far simpler to strike the rootstock cuttings and when growing strongly either bud or graft the scion on to the stock and tie firmly with PVC tape or use Buddy Tape if available this works like "Cling Wrap" and does not need tying to keep in place. Photo shows Grape Vines graftlings after 14 days using the Vermiculite, heat and wrapped with "Buddy Tape". Notice the callus at the unions and not shown are new roots about 1" long.
Regards