The rose is one of the finest flowers on the planet. Its beauty and aroma will enchant any gardener. Cutting is the fastest and cheapest method of propagating this wonderful flower. What varieties of roses are bred in this way? How do flower growers root roses at home? And what is needed to achieve a good result in the cultivation of this flower crop?
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Can all varieties of roses be propagated by cuttings?
As mentioned above, cuttings are considered the easiest and least expensive option for getting a beautiful rose bush in the garden. However, not all varieties reproduce well by cuttings - for example, experienced gardeners recommend planting hybrid tea roses, since they have a poorly developed root system. Cuttings of climbing, polyanthus and ground cover roses are excellent for rooting due to their high adaptability to various growing conditions.
What time of year do rose cuttings take root better?
Roses, unlike other flower crops, can be cut almost at any time of the year. For example, in March-April, the stems of roses left over from bouquets after the holidays take root perfectly. In the summer, some gardeners try to get new flowers from shrubs growing outdoors. Well, in the fall - at the beginning of October, for reproduction, remote shoots are used after pruning. It is important to note that all selected cuttings should not be exposed to frost or damage by any pests.
What conditions are needed for successful cuttings of roses?
Like most flowers, roses need plenty of moisture and light. In this case, the cuttings must be protected from bright direct rays and sudden changes in temperature. The normal temperature for rooting shoots is 22-25 ℃, and the humidity is about 90-100%. However, roses do not like too clayey soil, in which water can stagnate, leading to decay of the resulting roots.
The main stages of cuttings of rose shoots
The gardener will first need to select the best and healthiest rose shoots with brightly colored buds. They should not be thick, but not too thin - the optimal diameter of the cutting is about 0.5-0.7 cm. Further, the rooting of the shoot is carried out in several stages, including:
- Lower and upper cut of the cutting.
- Removal of excess leaves from the shoot.
- Preparation of special soil.
- Planting cuttings in a container.
- Transplanting shoots into open ground.
So, the first stage involves cutting off the shoots using a garden pruner, which is pre-treated with a disinfectant. The lower cut is made at an angle of 45 °, and the upper cut at a right angle. After, the lower leaves are removed from the cuttings and the ground is prepared for planting shoots in temporary pots. A flower grower can buy ready-made soil for roses or make it yourself by mixing leafy soil with sand and vermiculite in certain proportions. Then the soil will need to be treated with potassium permanganate, and the cuttings themselves - with "Kornerostom", which will help them take root faster. As a result, the shoots that have given roots should be transplanted into open ground and make them a shelter from drafts. You can remove the shelter when the cuttings are completely strengthened in a new place.
Caring for cuttings after rooting
Their further development and the lush flowering of rose bushes in general depend on the proper care of cuttings. The planted shoots must be constantly watered, as well as periodically ventilated by removing the shelter. In the summertime, established roses can be sprayed with a spray bottle - this procedure will additionally protect them from insects and promote good flowering. And of course, every gardener should have high-quality insecticides in his arsenal to combat the main pests of this flower.
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