Many people, having received a luxurious bouquet of roses as a gift, wonder if it is possible to grow such a flower in their garden or at home? Especially if the rose impressed with its beauty and you want to keep it not only in memory, but also in reality. In fact, this is quite possible if you approach the matter with intelligence and patience. Florists from our flower salon will share their experience on how to plant a rose from a bouquet and grow a healthy, beautiful plant.
Can a rose from a bouquet be rooted?
Roses can take root if the bouquet was fresh and the roses themselves were not subjected to strong chemical treatment. The sooner you start planting after receiving the bouquet, the greater the chances of success.
Rooting a rose occurs when growing a new plant from a cutting. It is at this stage that it is important to know how to plant a rose from a bouquet, following the technology, so that the cutting does not die, but begins to develop.
Which roses are suitable for planting?
To plant a rose from a bouquet, you need to choose the right source material. Not all flowers are suitable. The following roses root best:
- with thick, woody stems;
- with faintly pronounced shades;
- without signs of disease, rot, or severe wilting.
It is also better to give preference to domestic varieties or those grown in your climate zone.
Preparing the cuttings
After choosing a suitable flower, you need to start preparing the cutting. This is how it is done:
- Cut off the top of the stem with the flower.
- From the middle part of the stem, cut cuttings about 15–20 cm long. Each should have at least 2–3 buds.
- Make the lower cut at a 45-degree angle just below the bud, and the upper cut straight. This should be done 1–2 cm above the upper bud.
- Remove all the leaves from the bottom and leave 1-2 at the top.
- Place the cuttings in a root growth stimulator solution for 24 hours.
Planting cuttings
Now the cuttings are ready for rooting. There are several ways to plant a rose from a bouquet:
You can plant it in the ground, covering it with a jar:
- take a pot or prepare a bed with light, fertile soil;
- make a small hole, plant the cutting at an angle and water;
- cover with a jar or plastic bottle (with the bottom cut off) to create a greenhouse effect;
- Monitor soil moisture and ventilate daily.
You can plant it in potatoes. The tuber supplies the cutting with moisture and starch, stimulating growth:
- make a hole in the potato and insert the cutting;
- potatoes are dug into the soil as in normal planting;
- cover with a jar as in the first method.
A less reliable, but possible method is to plant in water:
- cuttings are placed in clean boiled or filtered water;
- the water is changed every other day;
- As soon as roots appear, transplant into soil.
Caring for cuttings
In order for the rose to root successfully, it is important to maintain the temperature and humidity conditions. The optimum temperature is 22–25°C, without sudden changes or drafts. The soil should be kept slightly moist, without flooding. Regularly ventilate the shelter to prevent mold from developing.
After about a month, you can notice the first signs of growth - the appearance of new leaves or swollen buds. This is a signal that rooting has been successful. At this point, you can gradually remove the shelter, accustoming the plant to the open air.
Transplantation and further care
Once successfully rooted, the rose can be transplanted into a permanent pot or to a garden plot. The best time for transplanting is spring or early autumn.
Key recommendations:
- choose a sunny place, protected from the wind;
- the soil should be loose, with the addition of humus;
- watering - moderate, without stagnant moisture;
- 2-3 weeks after planting, nitrogen and potassium fertilizers can be applied;
- For the winter, young roses must be covered.
By choosing the right cutting, this method of propagation will bring great satisfaction. After all, you are giving new life to a beautiful flower with your own hands.
