How to Replant a Rose
If you have ever wondered if it's possible to get roses from a flower arrangement to grow into rose bushes, keep reading. Roses, even with their tough characteristics, can actually be rather difficult to grow. However, there are things you can do when replanting roses to improve their chance of surviving.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
-
-
1
Choose the roses with the toughest, thickest and hardiest stems. These have the best chance of growing into a rose bush.
-
2
Trim enough off the bottom of the stem so that you have about 2 inches left under the first leaf. Make the cut at an angle. Dip the ends of the stems in rooting hormone immediately.
-
3
Dig a hole for each rose. It doesn't have to be very big, just large enough to fit your fist inside. Fill the bottom of the hole with water.
-
4
Place the stems in the dirt. The bottom of the first leaf branch should be in the dirt, while the leaf is exposed. Replace the soil and water until all of the soil is moist.
-
5
Water the roses twice per week when the sun is not shining on the plant. Remember that the flower on the stem will die, but the leaf should stay green. If the leaf does turn brown and die, then the stem probably did not take root. If you take proper care of your roses, at least one should survive.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Some gardeners feel that the best time to replant rose cuttings is autumn, but if you have them during other times of the year, go ahead and try it. See what works best for you and your local climate.
Some rose enthusiasts also like to shave away the bark on the bottom inch of the stem to help improve the chance of new roots growing.
