How to grow a rose from a bouquet at home

Not everyone succeeds in rooting roses purchased as cut flowers. This is because it's important to know the precise technique for growing roses from a bouquet at home. If all the steps of this process are known and studied, everything will be simple and easy.

It's important to note that not all purchased flowers are suitable for rooting roses. Those grown in domestic greenhouses have the best chance. Driven roses typically take a long time to germinate and may not produce any results at all. This is because they are treated with a huge amount of chemicals for long-distance transportation. Such prolonged preservation has a very negative impact on the plant's growth and development.

Selecting suitable stems for cuttings

So, the first step in growing roses from a bouquet at home (photo) is choosing the right roses. Not all flowers are suitable for rooting. Growing cuttings from Dutch long-stemmed roses is simply impossible; it's not even worth the time.

You can increase your chances of growing domestic roses by following these tips:

• It's best to use roses from a fresh bouquet for rooting. If the flowers sit for too long, they'll lose their ability to root. This means four days or more in a vase;
• Green and flexible stems are not suitable for this process. Hard stems that have already become woody are also unsuitable. A soft cutting that is just beginning to harden is the best option;
• Having carefully examined the stem, it is necessary to establish that there is a bud both at the top and at the bottom of the cutting;
• Too thick or too thin stems are not suitable;

It's best to do it rooting flowers From a fresh bouquet. So, as soon as the owner becomes the happy owner of flowers, it's important to decide which stems will be used for rooting. After that, you can begin the process itself.

What to do next

Any unopened buds or already bloomed flowers will need to be removed. While this is undesirable in a fresh bouquet, it's the only way to achieve your desired results.

Important! You can place the cut bud in a glass of water and admire its bloom. This way, the flower's beauty won't be wasted.

Next comes the cutting process. For this, the stems are cut into cuttings, which should average 15 to 30 centimeters in length. Each cutting, as noted above, should have a bud at both the top and bottom. More buds are excellent. The top leaves should be trimmed in half to reduce moisture loss from the plant. The remaining leaves and thorns are completely removed.

Important! The cutting should be cut just above the top bud. Also, leave about a centimeter past the bottom bud. The bottom end should be cut at an acute angle, and the top end at a straight angle. Use only a sharp knife. The cut areas should be sealed with paraffin or candle wax.

Now the cuttings are ready and can be soaked for 24 hours in water with a small amount of potassium permanganate dissolved in it. This is done to maximize root growth.

When to transplant cuttings into the ground

Cuttings are planted in a pot or box once the root system is sufficiently developed. The soil must be prepared in advance, and drainage must be ensured. Roses require careful care. Transplanting into open ground is possible when the first fresh leaves and buds appear.

When planting cuttings, it's important that the second bud is above ground. The soil should be slightly moistened before planting. At home, roses need to be kept in a greenhouse-like environment. This can be done using plastic wrap or a regular plastic bottle.

Important! For the first two years, you'll need to remove all flower buds from the bush. This is done to allow the roots to develop fully. When growing indoors, misting the plant and providing moderate watering is sufficient.

What else is important?

The worst will be flowers take root, which were given in winter. With the arrival of the first month of spring, the chances of a successful completion of the process increase dramatically. Most of the flowers from a summer bouquet will definitely take root.

What determines the scent of indoor roses? It depends on the conditions. How to ensure these conditions are met:

• Roses will be more fragrant if planted in hot, dry weather. Avoid rainy and cloudy weather for planting;
• If you grow the flower in rich, heavy soil, it will be fragrant. Soil that drains easily is undesirable;
• Don't overdo it with fertilizers, otherwise the flowers may lose their wonderful aroma;
• Roses with dark petals always smell more fragrant;
• The thicker the petals and stems, the more fragrant the flower;

By the way, there are ways to grow roses from a bouquet at home using potatoes. Simply use potatoes instead of water for germination. In principle, this method is quite interesting, and you can choose which germination method is most convenient for you.

That's all you need to know about growing cut roses from cuttings at home. The process isn't complicated; the most important thing is to choose the right roses for the cuttings. From there, you can use your general experience with soil and plants.