How to properly plant and grow a rose from a cutting at home

There are several options for solving the question of how to grow roses from cuttings. This propagation method is convenient and allows for good survival of flowers in open ground. In addition, if you propagate and germinate a plant by cuttings, you will be able to preserve the characteristics of the parent rose: the shape of the buds, the aroma and other characteristics. But for this it is necessary to select suitable planting material.

What are the advantages of cuttings?

The method of propagating roses by cuttings has several distinct advantages:

• the future flower retains the characteristics of the parent plant, thanks to which you can understand even before planting what kind of rose you will end up with;
• absence of side stems (the rose will not curl as it develops);
• reduced costs, since several cuttings can be cut from one bush;
• high survival rate (if you propagate a rose by cuttings, no more than 20% of the shoots die);
• perennial flowering (if the cutting conditions are correctly followed, the plant will bloom for up to 10 years).

Most popular rose varieties are suitable for cuttings. This method is also popular because the cuttings can withstand long journeys..

The main danger of this method is that when using hybrid varieties it is difficult to preserve the properties of the parent plant. This is explained by the fact that the properties of the flower that formed the root system are inherited.

When is the best time to root?

Gardeners recommend cutting roses in early spring or autumn. You cannot root shoots in August or September. This is explained by the fact that in summer the active development of shoots begins. The growth of the stems takes a lot of the rose's vitality. In this regard, by the beginning of the autumn period the plant weakens, which negatively affects rooting.

In winter, the flower is not able to reproduce. During this period, the rose goes into hibernation, which is why the root system does not develop after placing the cutting in soil or water.

How to choose the right cutting?

To avoid problems in the future when growing roses, when selecting cuttings, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:

• do not cut off young or woody shoots;
• do not plant imported roses recently brought from abroad;
• For cuttings, use strong shrubs without signs of disease or wilting.

Domestic roses that have undergone long-term acclimatization to Russian conditions are considered optimal for propagation by cuttings. When choosing a suitable plant, it is recommended to focus on the condition of the stems: the presence of breaking off thorns indicates the maturity of the rose and its readiness for planting.

Preparing cuttings for planting

For cuttings, it is recommended to cut off fresh shoots that appeared this year. There must be at least two fully formed buds on the stem. For cuttings, a shoot 15-30 centimeters long and 5-10 millimeters thick is suitable.

Cut the stems using garden pruners or a knife. It is necessary that the tool is sharp enough: the blade should not flatten the rose trunk. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to disinfect the knife or pruning shears using alcohol or boiling water.

It is necessary to cut in the middle or lower part of the shoot. The tops do not take root well. The top should be cut in a straight line, 2-6 millimeters away from the buds, and the bottom should be cut at an angle of 45 degrees. Leaves and thorns should be removed from the base of the resulting cuttings.

If palpation reveals weak or insufficiently elastic branches, such material must be destroyed. These signs indicate infection of the parent plant. At the end of the procedure, you need to dip the cuttings in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then the upper end of the rose should be treated with wax or paraffin.And the lower part of the shoot should be placed in a solution to stimulate growth.

The latter is used:

1. Honey water. You will need to take a teaspoon of honey and mix it with 500 milliliters of warm water.
2. Yeast extract. You need to take 100 grams of yeast and mix it with a liter of warm water. To speed up the growth of roses, it is recommended to add a teaspoon of sugar to this composition.
3. Willow infusion. To prepare this stimulant, you will need to place several branches in water and wait for the roots to appear. The resulting liquid is then used to stimulate the growth of cuttings.
4. Aloe juice. You can get this composition by grinding several leaves in a blender and squeezing the pulp through cheesecloth.

Using the above stimulants, you can achieve the appearance of the first roots of rose cuttings at home in 10-12 days. In addition to folk remedies, gardeners use store-bought products. When using such stimulants, you must strictly follow the attached instructions.

How to preserve rose cuttings in winter?

Gardeners use the following methods to maintain the viability of shoots during the winter:

• rooting in moss;
• storage in a cold room or refrigerator;
• storage in pots;
• planting in the ground outside.

When choosing the first option, you must first treat the moss with a solution of Fitosporin, and then wrap the rose branches in sphagnum and newspaper. At the end, the planting material is placed in a cold room until spring.

For home storage, it is recommended to use the latter option. To prevent planting material from dying during the winter, you will need to perform the following steps:

1. Pour a layer of expanded clay and soil mixture intended for roses into pots or other containers.
2. Dip the cuttings in water and growth stimulant, plant in the ground.
3. Wrap the container with the plant in a warm blanket and place the boxes on the balcony.
4. Cover the cuttings with cellophane. Before the onset of cold weather, periodically water the soil and remove the film.

During periods of severe frost, the boxes must be moved to a warm room or the cuttings must be covered with jars.

Another option for storing planting material is suitable for owners of private plots. This method requires the following steps:

1. Dig a hole 15 centimeters deep in the area.
2. Cover the bottom of the hole with a cotton cloth and place the prepared shoots on top.
3. Cover the shoots with cotton cloth and fill the hole with soil.

At the end of the manipulations, it is recommended to mark the storage location on the site. This will make it easier to find plants after spring arrives.

How to root?

To obtain viable roots necessary for planting roses in open ground, several methods are used. Each of the proposed options requires strict adherence to the given algorithm.

In pots

It is recommended to germinate in pots following the following algorithm:

1. Rinse and dry germination containers.
2. Pour drainage and soil mixture intended for roses into the bottom of the pots (it is recommended to use these containers).
3. Deepen the shoots into the soil, leaving at least one bud on the surface.
4. Cover the shoots with polyethylene, making holes in the film for air circulation.
5. Keep the soil moist until the first leaves appear.

This method is considered optimal because how to transplant a rose painlessly from pots into open ground.

In water

The procedure is as follows:

1. Boil and cool the water, add charcoal for disinfection and a solution that stimulates the development of the root system.
2. Place the prepared shoots in a jar with the solution, avoiding contact of the leaves with the mixture.
3. Cover the container with polyethylene or foil. Thanks to this, an improvised greenhouse is created inside the jar.
4. Place containers in a dark and warm room.

In the future, it is recommended to change the aqueous solution every 2-3 days until callus (light growth) forms on the surface of the cuttings. When the roots reach 5 millimeters in length, the rose should be transplanted into a pot with loose soil.

In potato tubers

This growing method requires the following steps:

1. Select medium-sized potatoes and cut holes in the vegetables, the diameter of which coincides with the thickness of the shoots.
2. Place a drainage layer in the containers and cover the top with river sand to a depth of 10 centimeters.
3. Insert the roses into the vegetables and place the planting material in the prepared container.
4. Pour the soil mixture on top so that one bud remains on the surface.
5. Cover each cutting with a jar.

After this, it is necessary to water the soil mixture daily with clean water. After 2-2.5 weeks, the plant is ready to be transplanted into open ground.

In the package

For this growing method, you will need to moisten newspaper leaves and completely wrap the cuttings in paper. Then you need to place such packages in a plastic bag and send them to a dark room where the temperature does not drop below +18 degrees. Before roots appear, you need to regularly spray the newspaper with a spray bottle. As soon as the roots grow 5 centimeters, the flower can be planted in the ground.

How to root a rose from a bouquet?

To germinate a rose from a given bouquet, you can use any of the previously given recommendations.

How to care for planted cuttings?

Planted shoots require periodic watering. If the method of growing in water is used, then it is necessary to change the solution every 2-3 days.

Transplanting roses to a permanent place

A month before planting, the bed must be dug up. Shortly before transferring the plant to open ground, you need to add a mixture of sand (1 part), humus (1 part) and turf (2 parts) to the ground.

The depth of the holes in which the rose is planted depends on the size of the root system. If low-growing varieties are grown, then you can dig holes 30-40 centimeters deep. Large roses will require holes up to 200 centimeters deep.

After planting the plant in the garden bed, it is recommended to water the soil around the flower stem with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, which will prevent the shoots from rotting. Sprouted cuttings should be transferred to the site in cloudy weather.

Caring for flowers after planting

After planting the rose in the ground, you will need to regularly moisten the soil and apply fertilizers, which include magnesium, calcium, nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium. It is recommended to fertilize the plant at least four times per season. In case of a sharp drop in air temperature, young flowers should be covered with glass, plastic film or a jar.

Problems, difficulties and solutions

Young shoots are sensitive to temperature changes and changes in humidity levels. If you do not create suitable conditions for growth, then after 1.5 months the cuttings will die. To avoid this, it is recommended to gradually remove the film from the pots, thereby promoting the acclimatization of the flowers.

The second common problem gardeners face is lack of rooting. This leads to the death of the rose. The use of growth stimulants and planting in loose soil at a temperature of +22, +25 degrees helps to avoid this consequence.

The third common problem is blackening of the shoots. This phenomenon often indicates a fungal infection. Adding a weak solution of potassium permanganate to the soil immediately after planting flowers in the garden helps prevent infection.