How to Propagate Roses From Cuttings?

September is the best time to propagate roses from cuttings. If we start now, they’ll root before winter and thrive. Today on MixMindSet, we’ll show you how to take cuttings from one of our rose bushes.

Preparing the cutting

• This technique can be performed on both old and contemporary varieties of roses, as well as on climbing roses.
• Between August and early September, we will remove the tips of the lateral branches of our rosebush that have at least three well-formed leaves. These should be neither too tender nor too woody, and have a diameter similar to that of a pencil (2 cm).
• Now we will proceed to make a cut perpendicular to the stem of the cutting, about 10 cm below the last leaf we find.
• We’ll keep three or four leaves located at the top of the branch. Anything below these (thorns, flowers, and any other remaining leaves) will be cut off. This way, our cutting won’t dry out.
• To help it take root better, it is recommended to soak the base of the cutting with rooting hormones mixed with water .

Plantation

• We’ll fill a pot with a substrate containing peat, such as the universal one from Planeta Huerto. Adding compost is recommended, as it’s an excellent soil amendment.
• Using a cotton ball, we will make a deep hole in the pot where we will insert the cutting about 12 cm deep.
• We will compact the substrate with our finger and water lightly.
• We will place the pot outside, in a shady spot.

Maintenance

• The ideal temperature to which it should be subjected is 18-21 Cº.
• We will prevent it from getting direct sunlight or excessive light.
• We will water regularly to keep the substrate moist. Nettle manure is beneficial for root development.
• If necessary, we will cover the pot with clear plastic to protect it from the cold.

Tips

• It is recommended to cut and plant them on the same day, although you can keep them in damp newspaper for several days.
• The length of the cuttings should be approximately 25 cm.
• Once we have planted the cutting, we cannot touch it until it flowers.
• In winter it must be protected from the cold.
• If there is more than one cutting, we can transplant them into individual pots once they have developed abundant roots.
• Take care with your pruning shears : always make sure they are sharp and clean before using them. You can do this by passing the blades through a lighter flame or rubbing them with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol. Most garden diseases occur because these simple tasks are not carried out.