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The cooler months are the best times for rose propagation. In fall, when roses are still blooming, the color is identifiable offering some assurances - but the need for extra attention during the winter makes rooting slightly less successful. Spring is more suited as the new rose has a chance to strengthen and grow with the warming temperatures. If roses are tagged, identifying the color and variety will make the choices easier.

The first step in rose propagation is to decide which plants to use. Next, choose the location for the new plants. It should be sunny, but not in direct sunlight. Perhaps in a sunroom, in the shelter of a building, or in the shade of a tree are all possible locations to be considered. After making that decision, gather materials so the job can be started and finished without too much delay. Quality potting soil, a pot or prepared bed, rooting hormone, and a rooting medium will be needed.

With a pair of sharp shears, cut the chosen stem at a 45 degree angle. Your new rose will be grown from cutting a 6 - 8 inch length of stem, right below a spent bloom. Be sure to have at least one cluster of strong healthy foliage on the stem. Ideally the stem should be planted immediately after preparation. A cool storage place will hold the stem for a day or so, if necessary.

To prepare the stem for planting, the bark will need to be removed from the bottom of the stem - about an inch should be exposed. You'll know the plant is ready when the cambium layer (the pale green inner layer) is showing. Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting before proceeding to the next step.

A rooting hormone is used to help increase the success of propagated plants. Once the stem has been scraped and is ready for planting, dip in the hormone, then coat lightly with the rooting medium. Shake to remove any extra powder before planting. Your new rose plant is ready to be stuck in the soil. Both rooting medium and hormone are readily available at most chain stores and local garden supply stores.

The new cutting needs to be planted in moist, aerated soil, whether in a bed, a small pot, or in a plastic bag. One trick for ease in replanting at a later date is to put the cutting in a large Styrofoam cup which is then planted in the pot or ground. When it's time to move the plant, it can be handled without damaging young roots. For this method soil moisture needs to be attended to more frequently.

At this stage, the cuttings need constant humidity. They can be grown in plastic zippered bag as long as there are sticks inserted to keep the bag from pressing against the foliage. The bag will need to be bigger than your cutting to allow for growth.

A more traditional way to provide new growth with the required humidity is to place a large mason jar directly over the new plant. Old liter-sized soft drink bottles work well- cut the bottom off of the bottle, keeping the cap on the bottle and place over the plant.

For optimal growth the plants need a relatively steady temperature for about a month. Watch for signs of budding and remove the buds- the plant needs to фокус energy on establishing strong roots. The time may vary, but expect four to eight weeks before roots are established. The first year is about root systems and strong canes, don't expect to see any flowers. Once the plant seems strong and the temperatures have risen, the rose can replanted in the rose garden.

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