How do i get another rose bush outh of the one i already have?
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You can easily grow another rose bush out of an existing bush.
1. First take several 6 inch cuttings from the tip of new growth from the rose bush.
2. Strip the leaves from the bottom 2 inches of the cuttings.
3. Dip the cut ends in a rooting hormone.
4. Stick the cutting into sand or a soiless mix to a depth of 2 inches, making sure that the leaves on the top 4 inches are above the sand or soiless mix.
5. Frequently water the cuttings and cover with a clear jar or other clear container, and store in an area out of direct sunlight.
In about 6-8 weeks the cuttings should have developed roots. Remove the cuttings from the sand or soiless mixture and plant in the ground in a sunny area, then watch the new rose bushes grow and bloom, then enjoy.
I've done this with roses by making a hole with a tiretool and flooding with water til the water wont soak up immediately, and will remain visible for a bit. I break off every thorn and branch except about 6" at the top. While they begin they will spend time sending all it's resources to save the parts of the plant that are dying. Since you only have 6" to worry about, there will be some loss as it takes hold. Just let it be and water it like every other plant. I don't know if anyone else has had this luck but I've given many of these away to friends after they take root and begin to flower. A rose will normally be flowering the next summer. These roses are smaller but they are roses. Mr. Lincoln's tend to be the easiest to use. I've gotten a Mojave to take hold but it got mowed down by the kid who does our yard! No big loss but I'm still curious as to whether the same small flowered results would have occured. These roses are about the size of your hand w/fingers curled partially. The clones about palm sized.
tear a cutting, dip it in root tone ( a powder specifically for starts) keep it in moist soil.
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