What is the best way to take a cutting from a rose? A neighbor has some that are really nice, and they said I can take cuttings if I can figure out the best way to do so, and the best time of year to do so. I'm in NE UK, so spring is a bit of a way off yet!

Now is not the time to be taking cuttings in areas with cold winters. Wait until the roses have started growing again. I start taking my cuttings as soon as the first flush of bloom has started to wane, and I continue taking cuttings up until the first killing freeze in our area.

I have a photo tutorial on my web site that should help you through this process ... link below. If you have any questions, I will be happy to help. You can contact me through GW or through the link on the web site.

Hope this helps.
Connie

Thanks again, I will no doubt have further questions :D

I find very interesting your cutting only into the bark and not the pith. I don't think I've ever heard that, nor tried it myself. I have always cut straight through the bottom of the cutting without too much care.

The moss and perlite are easy to find and fairly cheap. I've had best success with coir, but that is hard to find.

Thanks for adding that page to your business's website.

Steve.

I had no idea roses could be rooted this way.

I had a florist arrangement from Valentines day that after two weeks, the flowers finally faded. As I was preparing to dump them in the trash, I realized the rose stems had broken out in a ton of new growth. Some new stems look like they are even trying to produce a new flower bud. I'm going to try and see if I can get them to root.

Thanks so much!
Ryan