Ann B.
10-21-2001, 10:29 AM
In late fall or early winter, make cutting of current seasons mature cane growth. Remove all leaves and snip off the thorns. Be sure to make the cut at the bottom of the cane at an angle, and the top of the cane will be cut flat. This is important with this method because you definitely want to remember which is top and which is bottom and you don't want holes in the plastic.
Wrap the canes in plastic wrap or insert in a zip lock bag. Place the wrapped or bagged cuttings in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Pot them up as described in old rose cuttings section except use a plastic bag large enough zip or tie shut. Place them in the refrigerator for 3 months.
Remove them from the refrigerator, and put them a shady, cool area. Open the bag after a couple of days to get them used to their new climate. Then remove the bag and leave them in a filtered sun until new growth starts appearing.
The notes that I have do not say how long to wait until transplanting them, but I would wait at least 4-6 weeks to check for root growth.
Again, I have not tried this method, but intend to try several variations.
Good Luck, and let us know if you try it and how well it does for you.
Having FUN!
Wrap the canes in plastic wrap or insert in a zip lock bag. Place the wrapped or bagged cuttings in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Pot them up as described in old rose cuttings section except use a plastic bag large enough zip or tie shut. Place them in the refrigerator for 3 months.
Remove them from the refrigerator, and put them a shady, cool area. Open the bag after a couple of days to get them used to their new climate. Then remove the bag and leave them in a filtered sun until new growth starts appearing.
The notes that I have do not say how long to wait until transplanting them, but I would wait at least 4-6 weeks to check for root growth.
Again, I have not tried this method, but intend to try several variations.
Good Luck, and let us know if you try it and how well it does for you.
Having FUN!