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Blooming Success: Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Roses from Cuttings

Ever wanted more of those gorgeous roses blooming in your garden? Well, you’re in luck! Growing your roses from cuttings is surprisingly easy and fun, even for gardening newbies like yourself. Plus, it’s a great way to save money and share your love of roses with friends and family.

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings: Growing Roses from Your Garden.

What you’ll need:

Sharp pruners or scissors: to snip your cuttings
A small pot with drainage holes: like a cut-off plastic bottle
Potting mix: choose a good quality mix that drains well
Rooting hormone (optional): helps roots grow faster, especially for tricky types
Something clear to trap humidity: a plastic bag or a soda bottle with the bottom cut off
Water: to keep your cuttings happy

Step 1: Choose your champion:

Pick a healthy rose bush in your garden and look for stems with several “nodes” (those bumps where leaves grow). Choose stems that are about 6-8 inches long and make sure they look healthy and strong.

Step 2: Time for a haircut:

Cut your chosen stems at a diagonal angle, just below a node. Remove the bottom leaves and gently scrape a small section of the green skin at the bottom. This helps roots grow better.

Step 3: Power up with rooting hormone (optional):

Dip the bottom inch or so of your cutting in rooting hormone. This is like giving your cutting a special drink that helps it grow roots faster.

Step 4: Planting time:

Fill your pot with potting mix and make a small hole in the middle. Gently insert your cutting about 2 inches deep and press the soil firmly around it. Please give it a good watering to welcome it to its new home.

Step 5: Create a cozy haven:

Put your clear cover over the pot to trap moisture around the cutting. This is like creating a mini greenhouse for your rose to thrive in. You can use simple objects found in your home to create a humidity cover for your plant. You can use the top part of a jug or a soda bottle without the base or a dry cleaning bag. An ideal humidity level for most rose varieties is 60-70%.

Step 6: Find the perfect spot:

Place your covered pot in a spot that gets some indirect sunlight. This will help your cutting grow strong and healthy.

Step 7: Keep it moist:

Check the soil regularly and give your cutting a drink if it feels dry. Remember, roses like to stay hydrated!

Step 8: Root check:

After a few weeks, peek under the cover and look for tiny white roots forming at the base of your cutting. This means it’s working its magic!

Step 9: Taking it outside:

Once your cutting has a good set of roots, it’s time to start getting it used to the outside world. Gradually remove the cover over a few days to help it adjust.

Step 10: Graduation time!

After several months, your rose cutting will be ready to graduate to a bigger pot or even a spot in your garden. Congratulations, you’ve grown your rose from scratch!

Beautiful blooming roses in a garden showcasing successful growth from cuttings 3.

Bonus tips:

Use clean tools and materials to avoid any unwanted guests like bacteria. We also recommend using sterile materials like potting mix and humidity cover to reduce the risk of fungal infections.
Don’t get discouraged if some cuttings don’t make it. Growing roses takes practice, but you’ll get the hang of it!
Experiment with different rose varieties to find your favorites. However, certain varieties are easy to grow and the best for beginners. Knockout roses are considered the best option for newbies to cultivate as they are disease-resistant and easy to grow. Shrub roses and White Japanese Rose is also a good choice.
Share your success! Gift your homegrown roses to friends and family and spread the joy of gardening.

Growing roses from cuttings is a rewarding experience that anyone can try. So grab your pruners, get your hands dirty, and watch your beautiful roses bloom!

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