Layering roses
I have some climbing roses that I'd like to propagate and the favourite
method seems to be layering. Everything I've read refers to layering into the ground but for reasons of convenience I'd prefer to layer the new ones into pots. Any ideas on how feasible this is and what compost to use? JC |
Layering roses
In message , Bald eagle
writes I have some climbing roses that I'd like to propagate and the favourite method seems to be layering. Everything I've read refers to layering into the ground but for reasons of convenience I'd prefer to layer the new ones into pots. Any ideas on how feasible this is and what compost to use? JC I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
Layering roses
On 17 July, 14:55, Stewart Robert Hinsley
wrote: In message , Bald eagle writesI have some climbing roses that I'd like to propagate and the favourite method seems to be layering. Everything I've read refers to layering into the ground but for reasons of convenience I'd prefer to layer the new ones into pots. Any ideas on how feasible this is and what compost to use? JC I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley You should have no problems with cuttings taken in the autumn, about 9 inches long and remove thorns and the bottom bud, You could root them directly into pots. Thinking of layering, What about making a hole top and bottom of a pop bottle sliting the plastic between and filling with compost and putting the stem into it , tape it and leave till the roots show against the pastic. Just a thought David Hill |
Layering roses
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says... In message , Bald eagle writes I have some climbing roses that I'd like to propagate and the favourite method seems to be layering. Everything I've read refers to layering into the ground but for reasons of convenience I'd prefer to layer the new ones into pots. Any ideas on how feasible this is and what compost to use? JC I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. Best method is to sink the pot into the ground and use a soil based compost in it -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
Layering roses
Dave Hill writes
On 17 July, 14:55, Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote: I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. -- You should have no problems with cuttings taken in the autumn, about 9 inches long and remove thorns and the bottom bud, You could root them directly into pots. Thinking of layering, What about making a hole top and bottom of a pop bottle sliting the plastic between and filling with compost and putting the stem into it , tape it and leave till the roots show against the pastic. Funnily enough, I was just musing on Stewart's post and wondering where air-layering begins and layering-into-a-pot ends - I think you've just answered that! ;-) -- Kay |
Layering roses
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article , says... In message , Bald eagle writes I have some climbing roses that I'd like to propagate and the favourite method seems to be layering. Everything I've read refers to layering into the ground but for reasons of convenience I'd prefer to layer the new ones into pots. Any ideas on how feasible this is and what compost to use? JC I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. Best method is to sink the pot into the ground and use a soil based compost in it -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea Sounds about what I was thinking of. Soil based compost should be better I think. Any added drainage needed - grit or similar |
Layering roses
"K" wrote in message ... Dave Hill writes On 17 July, 14:55, Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote: I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. -- You should have no problems with cuttings taken in the autumn, about 9 inches long and remove thorns and the bottom bud, You could root them directly into pots. Thinking of layering, What about making a hole top and bottom of a pop bottle sliting the plastic between and filling with compost and putting the stem into it , tape it and leave till the roots show against the pastic. Funnily enough, I was just musing on Stewart's post and wondering where air-layering begins and layering-into-a-pot ends - I think you've just answered that! ;-) -- Kay Me too! Think I'll try both this and a pot sunk in the ground like Charlie says. JC |
Layering roses
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writes Dave Hill writes On 17 July, 14:55, Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote: I Can't see any particular problem with layering into pots, other than needed to keep the pots moist. But you might like to look into air-layering. -- You should have no problems with cuttings taken in the autumn, about 9 inches long and remove thorns and the bottom bud, You could root them directly into pots. Thinking of layering, What about making a hole top and bottom of a pop bottle sliting the plastic between and filling with compost and putting the stem into it , tape it and leave till the roots show against the pastic. Funnily enough, I was just musing on Stewart's post and wondering where air-layering begins and layering-into-a-pot ends - I think you've just answered that! ;-) Other features of air-layering, if I recall correctly 1) making a cut in (removing a slice of) the stem. 2) using taped clear polythene to keep in the moisture. 3) using moss, rather than compost. The extra weight make cause problems with Dave's proposal. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
Layering roses
Stewart Robert Hinsley writes
Other features of air-layering, if I recall correctly 1) making a cut in (removing a slice of) the stem. Or abrading the bark on the underside of the stem. 2) using taped clear polythene to keep in the moisture. Cling film works well. And I think Dave's drinks bottle would work equally well. 3) using moss, rather than compost. The extra weight make cause problems with Dave's proposal. I agree. I've used coir-based compost, which is a lot lighter than a soil based one. -- Kay |
Layering roses
On 17 July, 18:09, K wrote:
Stewart Robert Hinsley writes Other features of air-layering, if I recall correctly 1) making a cut in (removing a slice of) the stem. Or abrading the bark on the underside of the stem. 2) using taped clear polythene to keep in the moisture. Cling film works well. And I think Dave's drinks bottle would work equally well. 3) using moss, rather than compost. The extra weight make cause problems with Dave's proposal. I agree. I've used coir-based compost, which is a lot lighter than a soil based one. -- Kay I was thinking the weight would help and the bottle could just lie on the ground, but if you wanted to use it for air layering then a smaller bottle with a pearlite mix compost and the bottle could be tied to a cane to take the weight, also if the compost was seen to be geting to dry then some water could be added by removing the cap and pouring a little in. David hill |
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