Post on 26-Apr-2018
Asexual propagationAsexual propagation
• The Rose has both male and female partsThe Rose has both male and female parts
• On your own roots is easy and economical
• FortunianaFortuniana
• Dr. Dewey
S Cl i ll S i i C lif i• Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society, in California
Rooting plants from soft cuttingsRooting plants from soft cuttings
• The cutting should be about the same size as aThe cutting should be about the same size as a straw.
• Cut off bottom with a sharp angle so that the• Cut off bottom with a sharp angle so that the cut is as close as possible to a bud eye.
Wi h bl d k if li h l• With a razor blade or x‐acto knife, lightly score the bark vertically from the bottom and up b i h h id f h i k iabout an inch on the side of the stick opposite a bud eye.
Stem rootings cont.Stem rootings cont.
• From the bottom of the cutting measure upFrom the bottom of the cutting, measure up about 6 inches, leaving two to three sets of leaflets Cut ¼ inch above a bud eyeleaflets. Cut ¼ inch above a bud eye.
• Dip the bottom angle end of cutting into a dry rooting hormonerooting hormone.
• Insert the coated cutting into a small pot filled i h il i diwith sterile potting medium.
• Place your Cutting into a misting tent.
Roses are heavy feedersRoses are heavy feeders
• Give your new seedling plenty of NutrientsGive your new seedling plenty of Nutrients.
• Horticultrical Corn Meal.
d d ’ f h fi• And don’t forget to water the first year.
Martha GonzalesMartha Gonzales
• Small size makes a low hedge or border typeSmall size makes a low hedge or border type rose
• Martha Gonzales is one of the easiest roses to• Martha Gonzales is one of the easiest roses to grow
Sh i f d d Chi R i h b i h d• She is a found red China Rose with a bright red single flower
• Martha is drought tolerant and will bloom in partial shade, but prefers bright sun
Patented RosesPatented Roses
• A patent usually lasts for 20 yearsA patent usually lasts for 20 years
BooksBooks
• Complete Guide to Roses Endorsed by theComplete Guide to Roses Endorsed by the American Rose Society
• The Plant Propagation Book endorsed and• The Plant Propagation Book endorsed and written by the American Horticultural Society
R f D i W i b L• Roses for Dummies Written by Lance Walheim, author of the Natural Rose G d d d d b h N i lGardener and endorsed by the National Gardening Association