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How Do I Start A New Rose Bush?

5/9/2019

 
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A favorite garden rose can swiftly start a new rose bush from its stems if you handle them the right way. Roses grow fabulous in most climates, depending on the variety.

Every cutting of your rose stem can grow roots and eventually develop into a full-size bush. It takes a new cutting up to 8 weeks to root. Not all cuttings live, so try to root more than you need. You can also call a Harrisburg tree service company to see if it wants any cuttings.

How To Start A New Rose Bush

#1 -- Fill a pot with potting soil. Use a pan with drainage holes. Put the container on a drip tray and water the soil until it's saturated and the excess water drains from the bottom.

#2 -- Cut a long rose stem that just finished blossoming. Make the snip right over a leaf or bud using sterile shears.

#3 -- Cut off the tip of the rose stem, so the stem is only between 4 to 6 inches long, creating a straight cut across the top. Take the leaves off the stem.

#4 -- Put the cut end into the rooting hormone, completely covering the wound. Put the stem into the soil, so it stays up on its own.

#5 -- Put the pot in a spot that gets indirect sunlight. Water the ground when the top half-inch start getting dry. The rose is rooted when new leaves start growing in, and you get resistance when you gently pull on the tip of the cutting.

Where to Plant Roses

Pick a spot with the full sun. At least six hours of the sun is suggested. Some roses will be happy in partial shade. However, most roses bloom nicely if they are in an area that gets sunshine all day. The exception to this is when roses are grown in places with very hot growing seasons and scarce water. In that case, your roses will love the relief provided by a little afternoon shade.

The soil you use to put your roses in must have good drainage. Roses necessitate consistent deep watering, but their roots will decay if left to sit for days in wet soil.

Lastly, don’t crowd your rose bushes. The more airflow for them, the less likely they will be to fungal diseases on their leaves. Contact a local arborist if you have any questions about the best location for your roses around your trees.


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