Saturday, February 11, 2012

I just recently tried rerooting my a rose bush. How long will it take to actually get roots going?

Any good websites will be nice.
I just recently tried rerooting my a rose bush. How long will it take to actually get roots going?
From:

http://www.gardenersnet.com/roses/roses0...



"How to grow new roses from cuttings:



Propagating roses from cuttings is best done in the spring, when the plants are vigorous and the weather is cooler. Select a young, tender shoot . Old, woody stems will not grow well. Look for one that does not yet have a bud on it. If there is a bud, snip it off carefully. With a sharp knife, cut the shoot four to six inches long. Plant the cutting one to two inches deep in your flowerbed in an area clean of weeds and other plants. As to it's location, make sure to plan ahead. Ideally, it should be placed where you want it to permanently reside, and avoid the possibility of transplant shock from moving it at a later date. Water it well, and cover with a glass or plastic jar or container. The jar acts as a mini-greenhouse, encouraging better growth by keeping the temperature higher, especially at night, and retaining moisture and humidity.



The success rate of cuttings can be low for a number of reasons, especially for new and inexperienced growers. We recommend you start three or four cuttings. If they all develop, you can replant the extras, or give them to a greatful friend.



Check on your new rose bush every several days to make sure there is enough moisture in the soil. Water if the soil appears dry. Remember, the new roots will not be deep. Use of a little liquid fertilizer will help, but is not a requirement. Remove the jar from the plant during the daytime, if the temperature approaches 75 degrees or higher.



Do not worry if the shoot appears dormant for a while. All of the activity is really happening underground. It is focusing upon developing a root system, and does not have the energy or root support to develop new growth. After a couple of weeks, the shoot will begin to grow.



Once the new rose bush has begun to grow, you can remove the jar you placed over it. Follow normal care and maintenance for the new bush from this point forward.



Important Note: Just so you are aware, while propagation is commonly practiced, it is actually against the law to propagate a patented hybrid."
Reply:I make sure to try to root a handfull of cuttings. Some make it, some don't. As long as you water daily and use a good rose soil and keep them in the sunshine...they should start taking root immediately. You will notice new growth within a couple of weeks if they are taking.

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