Antique Roses

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by DianaB

FYI--I don't know if you know this or not, but to start a rose bush just cut a piece of stem (about 8 - 10 inches or so). Then stick it in the soil on the north side of your house next to the foundation. Next put a canning jar over it and leave it until it's well started. I've had them start but never left them long enough to get a good root base so make sure that you leave them for quite a while.

I know this works. That's how we were able to start a cutting from my uncle's rose. Don't know if mother used the fruit jar or not, but it sounds like a good idea to hold the moisture in.

The antique roses can be propogated this way, I'm sure. I know my mother did it. Not so sure if you can start hybrid roses from a cutting. The people who propogate those usually graft them onto a hardy root stock, but it's definitely worth a try!!

[Tiramisu]

Your roses are beautiful and I love the stories. If I can get the cuttings to grow, I'll have 2 acres of roses in no time! Mine have made a couple of roses, but the g-kids always want to cut them for their mommies.

My Amaryllis bloomed out and lots of the daffodils are out. I'm going to throw some plastic easter eggs in their and make pictures.

[judy]

Those are beautiful Gayle.

You're just growing up a storm there, what with the veggies and the roses!

[Mandy]

I love roses, yours are very pretty Gayle, thanks for sharing!!