ROOTING HYBRID TEA ROSES

When I heard about roses and different plants that they can be multiplied by taking cuttings, Budding and grafting I was amazed and on that point I decided that I will try to multiply my roses from these above methods. Initially, I decided that but after some time I realized that taking cutting is the best method.

            Basically, rose cuttings are branches of the rose plant which are cut and planted in the soil and after sometime they make roots. These cuttings are taken when the pruning season of the roses begins and in early spring in areas where frost is likely to take place and when the danger of frost has passed.

            I have read over the internet that several roses are planted by cuttings e.g. several Floribundas, Grandifloras, Several DA roses and many more but also read that rooting hybrid tea roses is very difficult and these roses are generally propagated by Budding or Grafting. I had a Century II, which is a hybrid tea, rose bush growing in a container. So, when I pruned it I thought why not take cutting of this rose and ignored all the myths. 

The things you will need to perform such experiment are:

        1.A healthy, Developed rose.2.Sharp Pruning.3.Coarse sand.4.A pot where multiple cuttings can be placed.5.A transparent plastic bag.

    I have completely used organic methods for the propagation of Hybrid tea Rose. Means I have not used any rooting hormone or inorganic Fertilizer or any thing. Here are some simple steps to propagate Hybrid Tea Roses:-

1.First of All, Selection of the suitable weather and temperature is really important. If there is raining the your cutting will probably get fungus, If there is too much cold weather than it will not reproduce because roses do not develop under 15’C, If there is a very Hot weather than Cuttings will burn and For areas where  snow is falling or temperature is  below freezing point than cutting will freeze. Basically, Cuttings are planted at the pruning time i.e. Spring or it can also be taken in fall in areas where there is no harsh winters.

2.The selection of right stem for cutting is very important i.e. For cutting minimum requirement should be stem of 6 cm long and width should be of minimum pencil size means ¾ cm or much wider.

3.Cut the stem with a Pruner vertically at 45’ angle just above the bud Eye which is nearly developing.

4.Take several cuttings for greater chances of rooting. I took three cuttings of which only 1 developed.

5.Take a pot filled with plain coarse sand with no organic or inorganic fertilizer.

6.Place the cuttings in the container such that Half or more than half part of the cutting is in the soil.

7.Cover the pot with some plastic bag to increase the humidity which is required for rooting.

2.You can also sprinkle some Sulfur over cuttings to prevent any fugal attack.

3.Place the cuttings at the shady location and prevent direct sunlight.

4.The signs of the development will be seen in approximately 1 to 2 weeks or maybe even much longer time period. When the new leaves are produced then the plastic can be removed.