Description: Decades of hybridizing have gone into the unusual coloring of this rose. At first glance, you might think this is a peony or a poppy due to the dark marking at the center of this magenta purple bloom. The lavender-pink petals set off the dark purple center. Quite striking. This rose is a prolific bloomer with large clusters of bloom throughout the growing season. Excellent disease resistance and a spicy citrus fragrance. Something special. Using sharp pruning shears, make a fresh cut on the bottom of the stem just below a stem node (a bump where new growth typically forms). Then, slice into the bottom of the stem about a 1/4 inch up, splitting the stem into open quarters.Although not absolutely necessary, applying a rooting hormone can help spur your rose plant into developing new roots. Rooting hormones can be found in powder, liquid, and gel form—you'll have the best success with the powder version when working with roses. To apply, slightly moisten the split end of the rose cutting, and then dip it into the powdered rooting hormone. Shake off any excess.Fill a small pot with at least 6 inches of a potting mix formulated especially for roses. Poke a hole in the potting medium, and then insert the stem sliced-side down, taking care not to rub off the rooting hormone. Gently pack the soil around the stem, and water well.Loosely cover the cutting, pot and all, with a plastic bag or plastic wrap to help retain soil moisture. Be sure not to let the plastic touch any remaining leaves on the stem, which can cause them to remain wet and susceptible to fungal disease. Putting a tall stake into the pot can help hold the plastic away from the leaves. The bag also needs to be slightly vented, so condensation can escape—if you seal the bag too tightly, the stem can rot. Place the cutting under grow lights or near a bright window.Keep the soil moist until roots begin to form, which usually takes about two weeks. Check for roots by gently tugging on the stem—if there's resistance, roots are probably present.Your cutting can be transplanted into a pot or the ground as soon as the roots are firmly established or when new leaf sprouts begin to appear along the stem. Make sure to harden off the new rose—i.e., gradually expose it to outdoor conditions—before planting outside. What is the fastest way to root rose cuttings?To propagate your roses quickly, be sure to take a cutting from young growth that's finished blooming. Also, apply rooting hormone to encourage the development of a root system.Can rose cuttings be rooted in water?It is possible to root roses in water rather than soil, though soil tends to produce stronger roots. The cutting should be taken just like you would when rooting in soil. Place it roughly halfway into a water-filled container, and keep it in a bright window or under grow lights. Change the water at least once or twice per week.How long do rose cuttings take to root?After around two months or so, a substantial number of roots should have formed on the rose cutting. But it can take two to three growing seasons for the cutting to produce considerable growth and establish itself.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-11-07T18:44:10.000Z
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