Materials Needed:
Fresh bouquet of roses
Sharp pruning scissors
Potting soil or garden soil mix
Vases or containers with holes for drainage
rooting hormone (optional)
Waterer or sprinkler
Step 1: Choose Healthy Roses
Select a bouquet of fresh roses with vibrant and healthy flowers. Look for flowers that are not fully opened but showing signs of healthy growth.
Step 2: Prepare your Cuts
Using a sharp pruning scissors, cut healthy bouquet stems. Each cut should be approximately 15-20 cm long and include at least 3-4 foil knots.
Step 3: Remove the leaves and thorns
Remove the bottom leaves and any thorns from the bottom half of each cut. This helps reduce moisture loss and prevent potential rot.
Step 4: Dive into Rooting Hormone (Optional)
If desired, dip the cut off end of each rooting hormone powder. This may encourage faster rooting, although it is optional for many rose varieties.
Step 5: Planting the Cuttings
Fill small pots or containers with damp soil for pots or garden soil mix. Make sure your containers have drain holes to avoid getting soaked.
Insert each cut into the ground, burying at least two foliar knots. Press the soil gently around the cutting board to secure it.
Stage 6: Irrigation
Water the soil abundantly after planting to accommodate cuts. Use a watered down or sprayer to moisten the soil without saturating it.
Step 7: Provide The Proper Care
Place the containers in a warm and sunny place, with indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can burn the cuts.
Keep your soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Regularly check soil moisture and water when top soil is dry.
Stage 8: Monitor or Growth
Over the coming weeks, monitor outages for signs of regrowth. Healthy cutting will begin to grow new leaves and roots.
Stage 9 : transplant
Once roots form and the cuttings have established new growth (usually within 8-12 weeks), they can be transplanted into larger pots or directly into the garden.
Step 10: Hardening and Planting Outdoor
Before planting outdoors, harden young rose seedlings, gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for a week or two.
Choose a sunny spot in your garden, with well-drained soil. Roses prefer full sunshine (at least 6 hours of sunshine a day) and good air circulation.
Stage 11: Regular Care
Water your newly planted roses regularly, especially during the dry seasons. Roses benefit from infrequent, deep irrigation, rather than frequent surface irrigation.
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer suitable for roses according to package instructions, typically in spring and mid-summer.
Step 12: Enjoy your Rose Garden
With proper care and attention, your propagated roses will grow into healthy plants, rewarding you with beautiful flowers during the growing season.