Is cutting roses good for the plant?
jannie
17 years ago
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mike_in_new_orleans
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Cutting rose buds from newly planted roses?
Comments (8)Pinching off the buds seems to matter more for those of us in cold zones, since we need more than anything to have a strong root system established before winter. Second to that is a strong cane or two, and blooms are not necessary in the first year except to establish that you have the right rose. People in warmer zones don't necessarily have to pinch off buds since they have a much longer growing season and a less harsh winter, unless they want to pinch buds to build strength to survive the hot periods. In zone 6, it will help your roses build strong roots if you pinch off the buds, but for stronger cultivars well suited to your zone it may not matter as much. Basically my philosophy has become to pinch off buds of anything that looks weak or is less than knee high with several branches, even if it's a year or two old. I can stand to do that because I have a lot of roses. Once the rose wants to bloom faster than I can pinch off the blooms (like Southern Peach or most of the Easy Elegance roses this year), I don't bother pinching and figure it's already strong enough. Bottom line is it's not necessary but it can make a difference in relatively marginal or small roses in your climate. Cynthia...See MoreTransplant now? Rose cuttings still good?
Comments (2)Now is a great time to move your roses as well as a good time to do the dormant pruning in my area and I would think also for you. If you have cuttings in water for months still looking good, I think I would leave them as is and you may yet be rewarded with roots. Al...See MoreRoses with good, low thorn cutting stems
Comments (6)Rekha, I have noticed that about Firefighter too, one of my favorites for fragrance, thank you for mentioning it. BenT, your Barbra Streisand is gorgeous. I tried that one a few years ago it wasn’t very vigorous, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be if I tried it again. It’s a rose I’ve always admired. I just might put that one on the 2021 list....See MoreWould anyone have a perilla plant or a few good cuttings to share?
Comments (0)I've just been gifted a large planter, and I'd love to grow some perilla/shiso leaves, but I think it's too late to start from seed. None of the plant nurseries near me are open, so I can't get a plant even if they carried it. Would anyone be willing to send me a plant or some cuttings? I am happy to pay whatever you think is fair, if sales are allowed on here. Thanks!...See Morerosyone
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