If you’re looking for an easy way to propagate roses and add more of your favorite bloomers to your garden, then you’ll want to learn the basics of growing roses from cuttings.
It’s a simple process that can save you money, time, and effort. In no time at all, you can go from one rose bush to multiple clones of the same specimen in your garden.
Let’s get started!
The Equipment You Need
First things first; gather up the supplies needed for this project. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A pair of sharp pruners or scissors
- A rooting hormone powder or liquid concentrate (optional)
- A potting mix formulated especially for cuttings
- A container with drainage holes to house the cutting(s)
Taking The Cuttings
Now it’s time to take your cutting(s). Select stems that are bright green and healthy with few thorns. For best results, choose stems that are 4–6 inches long with at least three sets of leaves on them.
Remove any flowers or buds from the stem before taking a cutting. Using your pruners or scissors, make a sharp 45° angle cut just below a leaf node—the spot where the leaf attaches to the stem—and remove any leaves from the lower half of the stem.
Dip the bottom inch of the stem in rooting hormone powder (or its liquid concentrate equivalent) if desired. This will help encourage root growth.
Planting & Caring For Your Cuttings
Now it’s time to plant those cuttings into their new container filled with potting mix suitable for cuttings. Each cutting should have enough room around it so air can circulate freely.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy until roots form and new growth is visible on each cutting—this could take anywhere from six weeks up to six months depending on conditions like temperature and humidity levels where you live.
Make sure there’s plenty of indirect light for your cuttings without direct sunlight hitting them directly as this could cause them to dry out too quickly or even burn them in some cases.
Finally, be sure not to let water sit in the container after watering; this could lead to root rot which will kill off your young plants quickly if left unchecked!
Growing roses from cuttings is a great way for gardeners of all skill levels to propagate their favorite blooms without spending money on expensive store-bought specimens or waiting years for seedlings to mature into full-grown bushes.
With proper planning and attention, anyone can successfully grow roses from cuttings in their own backyard! Give it a try today—you won’t regret it!
