Hello,

I've got a primo rose bush that I'd like to propogate. Can it be done with a cutting and rooting hormone or do you have to use the bulb inside the roses?

Just curious.

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I have a climbing rosebush, that has clusters of roses on it, and I just lay the long branches, still connected to the main plant, in long trenches that I dig,with a little rooting hormone sprinkled on the branch, and it roots very nicely, then if I want to move it, the next year, after it's rooted good and is green and growing, I just disconnect it from the main branch, and move it. I don't know if this would work with other roses, but it's worth a try.I live in Michigan.

yes you can start them from cuttings. i knew a man with a yard full of beautiful roses and they were all started from cutting

Yes you can grow roses from cuttings. I live in Southern California, and start them outside in the spring. Lots of information is available in various garden books or c/d's like the two I have from Sunset Magazine. Of course, it depends on your climate too! Good luck, Shelley

Check out www.ars.org/experts/roserooting.html It's a great site with lots of good information and illustrations to help you root your cuttings. It works well, but takes patience and perseverance. Good luck and happy rosing!