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D. Austin cutting growing, questions?
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Posted by mercurygirl z8 Puget Sound (My Page) on Sat, Jun 23, 07 at 18:36
| About a month ago I cut 4-5" soft piece off my fave David Austin. I just stuck it in soil to see what would happen. It has a lot of new growth now, like one middle shoot that's growing straight up with many leaves and now a flower bud.
I think I should snip that bud, right? Will it branch where I cut it? It's in a 1 gallon, should I repot? Can I keep it potted til next spring or should I plant outside?
I'm in zone 8, Puget Sound, WA.
Thanks for any help.
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RE: D. Austin cutting growing, questions?
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| If it is a cutting you just stuck a month ago, I personally would snip the bud off. I would think it should be fine in a 1 gallon pot. With the soil slightly damp, you should be able to tip the dirt ball out of the pot without disturbing the roots. This way you can check on the root system and see if it would be ready to plant. My guess is it is way too young to plant into the garden. But I have been very wrong before! :) Marleah |
RE: D. Austin cutting growing, questions?
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| Thanks! I snipped the bud, but won't it branch there? Gonna check for roots today. |
RE: D. Austin cutting growing, questions?
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| Did you see any roots at the bottom of the soil? I am more curious than anything :) The rose may try to grow a new cane at one of the bud eyes below where the bud was, it depends how much energy it has.. if it wants to make new growth OR set more roots. Marleah |
RE: D. Austin cutting growing, questions?
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| Thanks, Marleah. I never did check for roots, but now it is sprouting at that bud eye and others. It looks very healthy. How do I keep it that way and when to plant out? In the fall and mulch heavily, or keep inside until spring? MG |
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