skip to main content

Rose Propagation & Exchange

I've never liked roses...

9 years ago

Until now...

Hi All,

I want to try propagating a gorgeous rose growing in my community garden. I've successfully propagated a fig and a boysenberry from cuttings and now I think I'm ready for the rose. I've looked at a lot of information on the internet and watched a few videos. Looks pretty straight forward but I do have one questions that I can't seem to find an answer to... Does it matter what part of the rose bush I take the cutting from? This particular bush has a lot of huge thorns on most branches but I noticed some branches have less thorns and those thorns are less wicked--for lack of a better description. Seriously, the blooms on this rose are beautiful and have a wonderful scent but the thorns! they could be weapons!! I would rather take cuttings from the branches with the lesser thorns, they are mostly at the top to the plant...

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

s
9 years ago
rhoder551, I only a novice at taking cuttings but from what I know, you have to take your cuttings from a stem that has just finished flowering. Wouldn't pay much attention to the amount of the thorns and if there are thorns, just remove them at the bottom so that you can handle the cutting. Keeping the humidity high until they have rooted is a must. Good luck, it really very rewarding seeing them grow. I rooted these over winter down in my cellar under lights.
User thanked s
Seeingreen
9 years ago
I agree with Sutekesh, make cuttings from stems that have recently finished flowering. The hormones in the branch will make root growth more likely.
User thanked Seeingreen
Related Discussions
I've never seen anything like it!!!!
Q
Comments (13)
What makes this even stranger is that I have extensive ornamental gardens too--all mulched with wood chips. In fact the veggie garden is only a couple of feet from very large beds on two sides--no digging at all in the ornamental beds. I've spoken to several people who are pretty good on wildlife and guesses range from skunks to raccoons--though the coon would have had to climb the fence--and I've never heard of them doing that unless they're after corn. And I've seen no scat around the yard, and when I had a coon a few years ago and had only a single strand electric fence and a short galvanized wire fence that I stepped over, the coon didn't attempt to enter the garden until the first corn was just about ready. I just hope it never happens again; after all how long before it starts on the bed?. I'm quite nervous about tonight, I must admit.
...See More
I've never seen a tree like this!
Q
Comments (8)
Thank you for the comments and info. The tree is in Ljubljana, Slovenia where we are living for a couple of years. I've seen this type of tree in Art nouveau type of paintings but assumed it was just a stylized painting of a tree...I didn't think there was really a tree like it until we saw this one the other day. I'm amazed that 'flora' guessed that it was growing in Europe! (I forgot to mention that) And the link with a photo of Robinia pseudoacacia looks very similar to my photo so I think that's probably what it is. Now how can I grow a tree like that??? I'm going to add a photo of the trunk..it is very interesting also.
...See More
Oh, my, I've never seen anything like this before
Q
Comments (10)
Years ago my BIL and hubby each built an Ultralight plane. My BIL had his pilots license, Hubby was going to but never did. Well, the BIL sold his and was flying my hubbies. He had to make an emergency landing in a field at the edge of the city. All was well for the time being. Then some weeks later he crashed it.This was the second plane he had crashed. He made the front page of the local newpaper with the first one. Well, my dear hubby had put in a landing strip in our field and BIL tried landing and flipped the crazy thing. All the neighbors saw was a plane coming down. They called 911 and we had everyone in his brothers come. My BIL was so hot.. Embarrassed is what he was. Cars were lined up and down our road checking out what had happened.. BIL was not hurt.. We got rid of the plane and hubby never did get his pilots license. Oh, by the way, my SIL would never get in a plane with my BIL.. I would say she is a smart woman..
...See More
Beautiful rose that I've never seen before. ID?
Q
Comments (3)
Eyeconic Pink Lemonade.
...See More
User
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you, sutekesh and Seeigreen... Very helpful...

Related Stories

CONTAINER GARDENS Patio-Perfect Berry Bushes Like You’ve Never Seen

Small enough for pots but offering abundant fruit, these remarkable bred berries are a boon for gardeners short on space

ART Bring In a View Like You’ve Never Imagined

By Matthew Ankeny

See how art photographers turn a plain white wall into a magical window with a centuries-old camera technique — and how you could try it too

DECORATING GUIDES Radiator Covers Like You’ve Never Seen

By Laura Gaskill

From custom to DIY, these 10 ideas will help the radiator blend in, become a storage standout or both

DECORATING GUIDES The Dumbest Decorating Decisions I’ve Ever Made

Caution: Do not try these at home

LIFE You Said It: ‘I’m Never Leaving’ and More Houzz Quotables

By Becky Harris

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

FEEL-GOOD HOME 12 Very Useful Things I've Learned From Designers

By Becky Harris

These simple ideas can make life at home more efficient and enjoyable

MOST POPULAR So You Say: 30 Design Mistakes You Should Never Make

By Mitchell Parker

Drop the paint can, step away from the brick and read this remodeling advice from people who’ve been there

ART See the Sky as Never Before, Courtesy of Artist James Turrell

Experience light, space and perception in a whole new way at three museums across the United States — and maybe at your house, too

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT 8 Things an Architect Will Never Say

By Jody Brown Architecture, pllc

Architects are people too. But it doesn't mean they talk like everyone else

MOTHER’S DAY What We've Learned From Mom About Home

By Vanessa Brunner

Share cherished memories as Houzzers recall the special traits, insights and habits of their mothers

Sponsored

Foremost Siding & Exterior Design Solutions in Columbus

More Discussions

I rooted dormant cuttings!

0

Which rootstock - and where to buy?

14