Rose Cuttings


	Rose Cuttings Everyone has their own method of taking rose cuttings. Some take them in summer, some in the fall (autumn). But this is the method that has worked well for me - close to a 99% strike rate. When To Take Them If I have the choice, I take them once the summer is over. While the days are still warm, but the sap has started to dry up a little. So in the Southern Hemishere, that's usually mid March. How To Take The Cuttings Usually, I select year old wood - each cutting wants to be about 6" long, and the thickness of a pencil with 3-4 buds on it. A lot of people advise removing the leaves - I don't find leaving them on makes it any more likely your cuttings will die. My Little Secret Here's what i do slightly differently. Firstly, I take the cuttings during the full moon. Yes, it really does make a difference. And secondly, I use what I call "willow water". Strip some bark from willow branches (any variety will do). Now soak that bark in a tub with enough water to cover the bark for a couple of days. The willow contains a chemical that helps with root growth. Once you have taken your rose cuttings, put them in a jar of this water, and let them sit for a day. Planting Them Outside An undisturbed corner of the garden is best - not too damp. Mix a little river sand in and plant your cuttings. And thats it...come back in the spring! With any luck, you will have new buds on the cuttings, showing that they have survived the winter.
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