Can any one tell me how to get a rose bush cutting? Where do I cut, what do I do with it after I cut, etc....I want to share some of mine but I don't know how. Thanks, Phyllis
Rose Bush Cutting?
Hello Phyllis, I am not good at rose cuttings, since I haven't had roses till this Spring, but I know that Silverflutter is really good at it, maybe she can help.
Josephine.
Hi, Phyllis. The way I learned to do it is you find some really new growth. Be sure you have 2 pair of leaves to collect the sun's energy. Cut off enough of the cane that you'll have 2 -3 leaf nodes to stick in the ground. But don't cut the leaves off. You need to pull them off and you need to pull them down so that the flesh of the cane is exposed. That makes it easier for the roots to start. This is the way I learned to do it in a propagation class. Of course some good rooting hormone, and excellent potting soil really helps. That was supplied by the nursery where I took the class, so I'm not sure what it was. Whatever you use, I suggest that you do it organically so you know that all the micronutrients and everything are there. After you get them planted, be sure they are not in the sun. They need bright light but no direct sun. If you can get some 2 or 3 liter soda bottles and cut the bottoms off, you can use that for a mini-greenhouse. It helps with humidity. With all that said, this may not be the best time to do rose cuttings, because it's already pretty hot during the day. Atleast it is here. Probably the best time of year to do this is from Nov to Feb, because the days are short and the plants are dormant. Being dormant only means they are programed to not grow much above ground. Below ground they do make roots still, which is what you want for the cuttings. I hope I didnt' confuse you more.
Mary Lee
Hi Josephine. Thanks for the response.
Hi Mary Lee. Thanks so much for all the great help! I will try it in Nov and see how I do. The days are pretty hot here as well. I am really new at all this and am learning something new all the time. It is so much fun to grow things and then share them with someone else. I am always on the lookout for a new plant now.... Later, Phyllis
Yes, I understand the hunt for new plants. When I look around my yard, I think to myself, "You must have lost your mind. What are doing with all these plants?" Since I joined DG, I've collecting them faster than I can figure out what to do with them. It's very unorganized sometimes, but I like a challenge and it keeps me busy and always learning.:)
Mary Lee
I can't wait to go to Kerrville Monday... We always go by all the plant places to "look." I can always find something I want to buy. The other day in Uvalde I saw a green looking carnation. I had too many plants that day already and did not want to put one back. I went back a few days later and it was gone. Oh well..... something else for my wish list. Thanks again. Phyllis
Phyllis, will you be stopping at the native plants nursery near Kerrville? They are wonderful! I picked up Salvia Involucrata and Salvia Regla when we were in Kerrville for a RU in Nov last year. They were both in bloom then, they are incredible plants!
Maggie,
I am not familiar with the native plants nursery. Where are they located? Is that the name of it? I will have to look for that one. I have been digging up all kinds of neat wild flowers around our place since last summer. I am waiting to see if they all bloom this year. I have plants coming up.... so looking good. Later, Phyllis
Lol, I knew you would ask me for something silly like the name of the place. :-) I finally remembered (old-timer's disease is coming on strong these days, lol.) It's Natives of Texas, here is thier website, which includes a map:
http://www.nativesoftexas.com/
Salvia Involucrata was blooming by the gate when we got there.
And their Salvia Regla was blooming in the pots. Here's Amelia with her "catch".
summer1953, my best luck with rose cuttings occurred when I let them soak in willow leaf tea for at least 12 hours. Willow trees have a natural growth hormone which can be useful in stimulating root growth in other plants. If you can locate some willow leaves, boil them in water for a little while. Let the leaves sit in the water until it cools, then pour it it a container, take out the willow leaves and place the rose cuttings in it. After the cuttings have soaked up the willow tea, cut the bottom of the stems vertically with a razor (about a half of an inch on small cuttings and at least 3/4 of an inch on larger cuttings) so that there is more area from which the roots emerge. Dip in powdered root stimulating hormone. I have been told to place several cuttings in a quart size conmtainer (I had cuttings that were 6 inches or more). For some reason, this supposedly helps them to root faster and better.
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Hi Maggimoo. Thanks for the info. about the Native of Texas website. They have some really neat plants. I had a black eyed susan vine but it did not come back this year. We did not get a chance to go by there Monday but are going to try on our next trip in a couple weeks.
Hi htop. Thanks for the info. about doing rose cuttings. I can always look forward to some one helping me on this board. I try to keep up reading it every day.... but I can't....
Have a great day!