How to Transplant Rose Cuttings

Roses are a sign of love, friendship and beauty. While some people have their favorite colors, most would agree that any rose is lovely. Whether you choose to complement your home with a vase of fresh roses, or decorate the outside with a garden of rose splendor, the pleasure will be great. Even when they are no longer living, roses cease to give up their beauty. Pressed or dried, they still remain in demand. If you have a special rosebush that you would like to divide and make into even more, you can transplant your roses. Proper cutting and rooting is the key. The following article will teach you how to transplant your rose cuttings, and keep your rose garden growing for years to come.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rose cutting with new roots
• A pot
• Topsoil
• Fertilizer
• Water source

1. Examine your rose and its new roots. If it does not yet have a solid new root system, put it back and allow it to continue rooting using whatever method you have been using. If it is ready, go on to Step 2.

2. Prune your newly rooted rose, by removing any dried leaves or overgrown stems.

3. Prepare a pot with a mixture of topsoil and fertilizer.

4. Gently press your new rose into the soil and water it to moisten the soil.

5. Rotate the area that the rose is growing in. Avoid strong sun light, that may be too drying. Instead, partial is a good option.

6. Relocate your rosebush to the garden area when the proper planting time has approached. You should see good results if you are patient, attentive and follow these instructions explicitly.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not rush the process. The rose will not be ready to transplant until you see a good root system. One that is too young will not be strong enough to survive the elements.