Propagation of roses by cuttings

Before a novice florist, the question may arise as to whether it is possible to grow roses from cuttings in the fall? As practice shows, reproduction at this time of the year is more effective than what is carried out in the spring.

Propagation of roses by cuttings in autumn

The rose is called the queen of the garden. The flower decorates the garden and fills it with an amazing aroma. In order for them to actively bloom and not encounter certain ailments, they will need appropriate care.

The most common method of propagating roses involves growing them from cuttings. It is better to breed a flower in the fall. Such work does not require significant time costs. How to do it? Let's figure it out.

Autumn cuttings of roses - benefits and timing

If we compare cuttings with grafting, then the former has a larger list of advantages:

Flowers grown this way do not form a wild root cavity, so they will need serious care.
Flowers from cuttings are characterized by increased resistance to winter weather conditions. If their upper part is destroyed by frost, the plant will recover from dormant buds.
To acquire planting material, you just need to take a stem from a flower from a gift bouquet.

Autumn cuttings of roses

Reproduction and pruning are carried out in the same period - in late October and early November. If you are thinking about this method of plant propagation, you need to find out which varieties are suitable for this:

All varieties of polyanthus and miniature roses;
Almost all varieties of semi-climbing roses;
Climbing roses from the Rambler group (Rambler);
Excelsa roses (Excelsa);
Large-flowered variety Flammentanz (Flammentanz);
Iceberg and Rosalind from the floribunda group;
Hybrid tea (do not confuse with tea) roses take root in the shortest possible time, but in the future their root system does not develop so actively. That is why it is recommended to vaccinate them.

Reproduction and pruning are carried out in the same period

As for remontant and park varieties, their propagation by cuttings is a complex process that only an experienced grower can master.

How to cut rose cuttings

Reproduction is carried out according to the following scheme:

Take ripe shoots with no signs of disease. Their thickness should be equal to 4-5 mm.
Divide them into segments (each of them should have 3-5 developed buds).
Make straight cuts at the top, obliquely at the bottom. So you will know exactly which part to plant the cutting. For work, use a well-sharpened tool. Be sure to disinfect it by scalding it with boiling water or treating it with alcohol.
Make the upper cut 2-3 cm above the upper kidney, the lower one - under the one below.

Use a well-sharpened tool for work

Important! If you do not plan to root the plant right away, do not pluck all the leaves, a few pieces will have to be left so that it is provided with nutrition. Leaves growing from below need to be cut off.

Planting a rose from a cutting

After you cut the cuttings, you will need to determine the plant for a permanent place. Thus, it will not be stressed. Autumn rooting is carried out according to the following scheme:

Cut the cuttings and apply a rooting agent to them.
Dig a hole 30 cm deep, fill it 2/3 with grass, lay a layer of compost on top of it.
Plant shoots at a 45 degree angle. Above the surface, leave 1/3 of the cutting or 1-2 buds above ground level.
Water the plantings.

Planting a rose from a cutting

Not every grower is aware of how to properly cover the cuttings at the end of autumn so that they can survive after wintering. For shelter, you can use plastic or glass bottles. Make holes in them for air access or lift above ground level. Cover the bottle with leaves, and lay a non-woven fabric on top of them. In the places where the landings are, drive in the pegs. For insulation, a shelter made of straw is suitable.

Roses from cuttings at home

Those who grow roses at home or in the country can resort to this method of reproduction. Its principle is as follows:

In early November, after the arrival of the first frosts, prepare cuttings with 2-3 buds. Their length should be within 20 cm. Please note that the buds may bloom at the wrong time for this. To prevent this, dip the top of the cuttings into melted wax and then into cold water.
In a plastic bucket, lay a layer of expanded clay (5-6 cm) and soil for flowers, combined with perlite or vermiculite.
Water the soil, dip the bottom of the cutting into the water. Then treat them with Kornevin and stick them into the hole. A container with a diameter of 30-40 cm can accommodate about 30 petioles.
Close the bucket with cellophane or a bag, wrap it with a rope. Secure the top of the bag with clothespins. You can also cover the plantings with glass jars (never leave them in the sun).
Wrap the bucket with a blanket and place it on the glazed loggia. If there is a cement floor on the balcony, boards or foam should be placed under the container.

Preparation of cuttings

Important! If serious frosts are coming at night, put the pots in the apartment.

How to save rose cuttings in winter

If the decision has been made to postpone the reproduction of roses until spring, make sure that they can survive the winter. Proceed according to the following scheme:

Dig a hole 15 cm deep in the garden. Lay covering material on its bottom. As the latter, cotton fabric is ideal. Place cuttings on top of it.
To make it easier for you to find the shoots that were stored until spring in the spring, drive in wooden pegs along the edges of the hole.
Remove the leaves, place the cuttings at an equal distance from each other.
Cover with a cloth and lay a small layer of earth on top of them.
After the snow melts in the spring, dig up the cuttings and inspect them. The fact that they have taken root will be evidenced by the appearance of a callus - a growth with roots. After removal, they must be immediately planted in a cutting box or in a permanent place.

Saving rose cuttings for the winter

Advice. If it is not possible to plant immediately, dip the cuttings into a container of water to which a few drops of plant growth regulator (for example, Epin) are added.

How to root a rose from a bouquet

How do you want to extend the life of a presented bouquet of fresh flowers. It is impossible to do this, but if you try, you can grow a rose from them in your flower bed. Cut flower stems into cuttings. You can root them at any time. To do this, you can use flower pots or plastic bags filled with moss or fibrous peat. Aloe liquid is suitable for watering the earth. At 9 tsp. water will require 1 tsp. juice of this plant. Inflate the bags a little and hang them from the window frame. Soon, a greenhouse effect will occur in this environment, and roots will appear on the cuttings.

Do not forget to pay attention to watering the soil in pots

Do not forget to pay attention to watering the land in pots. Shorten fresh sprouts and leaves by half. Thus, the plant will be able to save strength before planting it in an open area.