New Rose Cuttings
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Posted: Jun/02/2008 2:18 PM PST
Two weeks ago I collected a double handfull of green willow branches, I cut them into 4in pieces and put them in a pot with a cup of water and brought them to a broil. I let it cool and took a cutting of the rose in the first picture I used the cutters and made a wound on two sides, about an inch long at the bottom of the cutting. I made a hole in the ground and filled it with the willow soup and planted the cutting. Today it is starting to grow new leaves. I was thrilled, so I took two cuttings from the next two roses and planted them the same way. Maybe I will have more roses than I can smell. John Attachments:    |
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Posted: Jun/02/2008 7:22 PM PST
wow! What ever made you think of that? |
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Posted: Jun/02/2008 8:15 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sassmuffin wow! What ever made you think of that?Yeah! I second that question! Willow soup huh? Splain please! 
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Posted: Jun/03/2008 10:10 AM PST
Willow is a natural rooting hormone, it has the most rooting ability than most all other trees. I read about it a few years ago but just now tried it, I am sold, because the rooting hormone powder and liquid is so expensive. I will most definatly use it on everything I try to root. John |
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Posted: Jun/03/2008 12:08 PM PST
That second rose is lovely. Know the name of it? Also, how long are your rose cuttings? Is it from a tip or a branch? |
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Posted: Jun/03/2008 12:38 PM PST
I take a cutting from a stem that has just bloomed, it is about 8 to 10 inches long, the bottom is about the size of a pencil. I don't know the name of the second rose, but I sure do like it. I have a lot of better photos in my profile. John |
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Posted: Jun/04/2008 7:19 PM PST
I dont know the names of some of mine, either. Thanks for the info. Oh yeah, I looked at your pixs. Love the UFOs on the beautiful zinnias. Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers. |
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Posted: Jun/07/2008 1:15 PM PST
Love those roses Bugnut! I have buds, and am waiting on my blooms-we're hitting 90 this weekend, so soon, soon! |
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Posted: Jun/10/2008 8:52 AM PST
John What if don't have any willow trees around what else could you use? Carol |
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Posted: Jun/10/2008 8:54 AM PST
John What if you can't get your hands on any willow cuttings what else could you use? Thanks Carol |
