Propagating roses

[Tin Pot]

Does anyone know about this?

I'm thinking;

1. Cut a 12" stem with flower
2. Put it in the kitchen until the flower flops
3. Cut off the flower, trim to 8", cut a notch at the bottom, plant in a pot
4. Stick in the shed, unheated, until spring

 

[PK99]

Does anyone know about this?

I'm thinking;

1. Cut a 12" stem with flower
2. Put it in the kitchen until the flower flops
3. Cut off the flower, trim to 8", cut a notch at the bottom, plant in a pot
4. Stick in the shed, unheated, until spring

http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-take-rose-cuttings/

 

[Tin Pot]

http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-take-rose-cuttings/

Yeah I've read that and several other websites that have different advice - I'm wondering if my process will work.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Maybe, but you can’t guarantee what you’ll get. Dog rose, species etc. Commercially you use grafts, but that’s a whole other story.

What are you trying to achieve?

Bare root stock will be out in a few months if you want cheaper options.

 

[PK99]

Yeah I've read that and several other websites that have different advice - I'm wondering if my process will work.

unlikely, too much energy will have gone into the flower. cuttings are best taken from non flowering shoots

this technique works> http://homeguides.sfgate.com/propagate-roses-layering-66578.html

I've heard that air layering works too - I've used it on other shrubs but not roses - they don't like my sandy soil>
http://www.learn2grow.com/gardeningguides/propagation/techniques/LearnHowToAirLayer.aspx

 

[Tin Pot]

unlikely, too much energy will have gone into the flower. cuttings are best taken from non flowering shoots

this technique works> http://homeguides.sfgate.com/propagate-roses-layering-66578.html

I've heard that air layering works too - I've used it on other shrubs but not roses - they don't like my sandy soil>
http://www.learn2grow.com/gardeningguides/propagation/techniques/LearnHowToAirLayer.aspx

Wow. Maybe be a bit advanced for me

If I don't take from flowering shoots, is the rest okay?

is rooting hormone essential?

 

[Tin Pot]

Maybe, but you can’t guarantee what you’ll get. Dog rose, species etc. Commercially you use grafts, but that’s a whole other story.

What are you trying to achieve?

Bare root stock will be out in a few months if you want cheaper options.

1. If propagation is easy, I'll do it, it's gardening
2. I don't want to spend any money.
3. If a plant is doing well, I figure another one will also do well (unlike my shop buys).

 

[Tin Pot]

People use all sorts of weird words, but I'm due to cut a few bits off this, if I can stick them in a pot and get a plant out of it, it seems a no brainer.

We're due for a 0°C night tonight.

 

[PK99]

Wow. Maybe be a bit advanced for me

If I don't take from flowering shoots, is the rest okay?

is rooting hormone essential?

the rooting powder is very effective.

prep a number of cuttings. dip. poke in around a pot of compost and hope for the best

 

[Heltor Chasca]

People use all sorts of weird words, but I'm due to cut a few bits off this, if I can stick them in a pot and get a plant out of it, it seems a no brainer.

We're due for a 0°C night tonight.

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I like your optimism. A cultural foible of the British is to think of gardening as a dark art and are terrified of messing up. That’s not the case. You have two chances and learning by mistakes is ok isn’t it?

You have the right approach. You’ll be on the GQT panel before you know it.

 

[growingvegetables]

is rooting hormone essential?

Nope.

... but I'm due to cut a few bits off this ...

Go for it .

I did pretty much what you're thinking, but even less faff.
- Cut 12 inch cuttings of this year's growth.
- Trimmed top and bottom to get an 8 inch length - only thing to watch is to cut just above a bud at the top end, and just below a bud at the bottom end.
- Clip off all the leaves, except for the ones at the top

- And stuck 'em in an odd corner of a bed. Simple as.

Did it about a month ago, and it looks like 6 of the 8 have "taken".

Did the same with some white buddleia - 6 of the 6 have "taken".

 

[Fnaar]

is rooting hormone essential?

Miss Goodbody keeps a supply for when the Vicar pops round ... well, he's getting on a bit, you know...

 

[Tin Pot]

Ah actually £1.97 for the powder I think I can handle.

I'm thinking about "hardwood cuttings" on this thing. Same as the roses.

It's a nice bush, covered in bees in the summer so I'd like to have another one in the front if I can.

 

[PaulSB]

That’s Cotoneaster horizontalis and should root easily from hardwood cuttings. Personally I’d wait until after a few frosts but it’s not essential.

 

[PK99]

That’s Cotoneaster horizontalis and should root easily from hardwood cuttings. Personally I’d wait until after a few frosts but it’s not essential.

C.horizontalis is ideal for Air Layering - choose a long mature shoot, and within a year you have a substantial new plant.

The long straggly shoot going from bottom right to top left looks ideal.