Propagating And Growing Roses

Propagating your own roses is a very rewarding and satisfying hobby. The feeling you get when that new seeding begins to open it's first bud.....well, you have to try it to know what I mean.

Below are some links to pages that will help you on your journey to propagating roses. Have fun!

Rose Cuttings

I have always had somewhere around a 90% success rate with rose cuttings. Here is my method for getting a good strike rate.

Rose Budding

This doesn't have to be reserved for professionals. A few hints on how to bud your own, or create standard roses.

Grow Roses From Seed

This is a fascinating, and very rewarding way to grow roses. You just never know what you're going to get!

Predicting Rose Seedling Colors

A handy chart that helps you predict what colors you will get in your rose crosses. A "must read" for anyone interested in hybridizing roses.

Rose seedling prediction chart

Transplanting

While its not exactly propagating you may need to move your plants at some point.

Read more about transplanting

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