There are few things more thrilling than learning how to propagate roses from cuttings. Knowing how to multiply your favorite varieties and how to preserve treasured heirlooms is both exhilarating and addicting. Last year I took more than 1,500!
We’ve just started to take rose cuttings here at the farm, and I thought you might enjoy seeing how it’s done. There are a few tricks that I’ve picked up along the way that have increased our success rate considerably, and I’m excited to share them with you. The rose featured in this video is ‘Dupontii’.
I hope this helps take some of the mystery out of the process and inspires you to get out into the garden and try your hand at it.
SUPPLIES
Gloves
Sharp pruners
Rose cuttings
Basket to hold cuttings (I used a trugg) or jar of water (if not propagating right away)
Good-draining potting soil (something with plenty of organic matter and perlite, etc.)
Tall pot
Nursery band pots
4 in pot
SureRoots Deep 50 Cell Plug Tray (good for taking many cuttings)
Rooting hormone
Wood’s liquid rooting concentrate
Dip ‘N Grow
Hormex rooting powder #3
Water (to dilute liquid rooting hormone)
Pencil
Labels
Permanent marker
Watering can or hose with attachment