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Rose Cuttings - What now? (bit long)
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In 1989 I was given a rose by my grandmother which I planted against the back wall of our first house. When we moved into rented accommodation in 2001, I transplanted the rose to my parents' house. It has stayed there since, growing weaker with each passing year. I doubt it would survive another move. For sentimental reasons, I wanted to propogate cuttings (before the parent gave up the ghost) and plant these in the garden of our current house. I have no idea of the name of the rose - it is a climber with sharp thorns and red blooms. Recently my mother gave me 2 of the blooms with quite a lot of "stem". As usual, once the blooms had died, I dually potted two of the stems up and it looks like these have taken as there are new shoots forming. Finally - the question........... What should I do with these cuttings? They are currently on a window cill where I am concerned that they will grow weak and "gangly". I do not have a green house. Should I be placing these outdoors to harden or is that dangerous considering the turn in the weather? As it has taken many attempts to strike these cuttings, I am eager to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure their survival. Also I am interested to know how close to the original plant these offspring will be - will the plant change growth habit and turn to bush form? Any experienced comment appreciated TIA Phil |
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Rose Cuttings - What now? (bit long)
"TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all In 1989 I was given a rose by my grandmother which I planted against the back wall of our first house. When we moved into rented accommodation in 2001, I transplanted the rose to my parents' house. It has stayed there since, growing weaker with each passing year. I doubt it would survive another move. For sentimental reasons, I wanted to propogate cuttings (before the parent gave up the ghost) and plant these in the garden of our current house. I have no idea of the name of the rose - it is a climber with sharp thorns and red blooms. Recently my mother gave me 2 of the blooms with quite a lot of "stem". As usual, once the blooms had died, I dually potted two of the stems up and it looks like these have taken as there are new shoots forming. Finally - the question........... What should I do with these cuttings? They are currently on a window cill where I am concerned that they will grow weak and "gangly". I do not have a green house. Should I be placing these outdoors to harden or is that dangerous considering the turn in the weather? As it has taken many attempts to strike these cuttings, I am eager to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure their survival. Also I am interested to know how close to the original plant these offspring will be - will the plant change growth habit and turn to bush form? Any experienced comment appreciated TIA Phil This late in the year I normally protect any new cuttings over winter and do not risk the roots freezing, a cool window sill is probably your best bet, yes the will be a bit straggly but if alive that can be remedied next season! If they are cuttings they will be exactly the same as the parent plant so long as the bit used was typical of it (which in your case we know it was as you had the flowers) -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cultivars |
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Rose Cuttings - What now? (bit long)
"Charlie Pridham" wrote This late in the year I normally protect any new cuttings over winter and do not risk the roots freezing, a cool window sill is probably your best bet, yes the will be a bit straggly but if alive that can be remedied next season! If they are cuttings they will be exactly the same as the parent plant so long as the bit used was typical of it (which in your case we know it was as you had the flowers) Thanks Charlie The only cool window sill I have is in the garage and this doesn't get too much light. Will this be OK or should I be looking to store it outside in some kind of shelter? Phil |
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Rose Cuttings - What now? (bit long)
"TheScullster" wrote in message . uk... "Charlie Pridham" wrote This late in the year I normally protect any new cuttings over winter and do not risk the roots freezing, a cool window sill is probably your best bet, yes the will be a bit straggly but if alive that can be remedied next season! If they are cuttings they will be exactly the same as the parent plant so long as the bit used was typical of it (which in your case we know it was as you had the flowers) Thanks Charlie The only cool window sill I have is in the garage and this doesn't get too much light. Will this be OK or should I be looking to store it outside in some kind of shelter? Phil You really need reasonable light so outside under a shelter should be better than a dark garage window sill. -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cultivars |
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Rose Cuttings - What now? (bit long)
"Charlie Pridham" wrote You really need reasonable light so outside under a shelter should be better than a dark garage window sill. Thanks Charlie I'll try to arrange something before the cuttings go gangley. Phil |
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