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Cutting roses in a bottle is a great way to obtain planting material for a crop without spending a lot of time and effort. Both cut roses from a bouquet and fresh shoots obtained after pruning the plant can be turned into seedlings with a strong root system. In this case, the gardener will need a minimum of things: a large bottle, a knife, sand and fresh rose branches. The guarantee of a positive result from this method of propagation, subject to agrotechnical rules, is more than 80%.
Rose cuttings in a bottle manage to germinate well in less than one month
Timing of cuttings
You can plant roses under a bottle at different times, although most often this moment falls in summer or autumn. The following cutting timings are considered generally accepted:
- March-April – planting rose shoots from bouquets;
- June-July - varieties cultivated in open ground are cut;
- October-November - shoots of flowers obtained after pruning adult bushes are planted.
Most often, work on propagating roses by cuttings is carried out in the summer before the budding period or at the time of flowering of the perennial.It is at this stage of development that the bush is full of strength and the grower has the opportunity to select the best specimens to create a new plant.
The procedure should be performed in cloudy, cool weather. It is best if the air temperature outside is about +23 °C.
If you rely on the lunar calendar, then you need to cut roses into a bottle according to the growing star
What kind of roses are cuttings
Although bottle cuttings are considered an effective way to obtain high-quality material for planting roses, not every plant can be propagated this way. The greatest likelihood of rooting exists in such types of crops as miniature and polyanthus (any variety will do). Many semi-climbing and climbing roses, members of the Rambler group, also lend themselves well to cuttings.
You can try rooting groundcover varieties in the bottle, as well as floribunda varieties, such as Iceberg or Roselina. As for cuttings of hybrid tea varieties, such work almost never brings results. Therefore, this variety is recommended to be propagated by grafting. Despite the fact that hybrid tea cuttings can produce good root growth, they will develop slowly and, most likely, will eventually die.
The advantage of autumn cuttings
Cutting roses in a bottle has a number of advantages when comparing this method of propagation with grafting.Firstly, plants grown in this way do not form a large growth of roots, and this greatly simplifies their care. Secondly, it is very easy to obtain planting material for cuttings, and the cuttings can be taken not only from the garden, but also from any flower from a given bouquet. Thirdly, roses propagated by this method tolerate cold much better, and even if their above-ground part freezes out during the winter, the plant will still recover from dormant buds in the spring.
How to properly plant a rose under a plastic bottle
Many gardeners practice growing roses in plastic bottles. This method is not particularly complicated, accessible, and does not require a lot of physical and financial costs. Even a novice amateur gardener can do it. The main thing is to familiarize yourself with all its rules before carrying out the procedure, as well as properly prepare the soil and containers for the cuttings and carry out high-quality preparation of the material. After planting, the seedlings need to be provided with basic care (watering, ventilation), and then promptly transplanted into open ground.
Bottle cuttings are an inexpensive way to propagate your favorite rose bushes
Preparation of cuttings
Before you start cutting roses into bottles, you need to choose the right material. It is better if these are young shoots with the beginnings of buds, those parts that are located at the base.
It is recommended to do the harvesting in the morning, while the rose bush is saturated with moisture, and to root the cuttings immediately after cutting so that they do not have time to dry out.
They do this as follows:
- Cut the cuttings with a sharp, disinfected knife at an angle. Each should be about 15 cm long.The presence of three leaf nodes on the stem is also important.
- Clean the material from thorns and leaf plates.
- Soak the cuttings in a solution of the drug Kornevin, honey or aloe juice.
Bottle preparation
The bottles chosen as containers for cuttings also need to be prepared:
- Remove the labels and rinse them well with clean water.
- Make holes at the bottom to drain excess water.
- Cut the bottle crosswise, but not all the way so that you can bend the top part and then return it to its original position.
Soil preparation
As a substrate in which cuttings will be germinated, gardeners most often use sand, but sometimes they prepare a mixture of it, as well as leaf and turf soil in a ratio of 2:1:2. Next, pour the soil into the bottle in a layer of about 8 cm, lay coarse sand or 3-4 cm of peat on top and disinfect the substrate with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Rules for planting roses under a bottle
When the soil, containers and the cuttings themselves are prepared, the moment comes for their immediate planting. To do this, it is recommended to lower the lower part of the material into charcoal and plant it in the substrate at an angle (45 degree angle) so that its end is completely immersed in the ground.
Next, the seedlings should be watered and the container should be closed. If there are holes in the cut seam of the bottle, it can be sealed with tape. After this, it is advisable to place the mini-greenhouses under a tree or dense bush, so that they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
Rooting of rose cuttings in a bottle usually occurs quickly, within 10-15 days. This can be seen through the transparent walls of the container.
When the roots become noticeable, the top of the bottle can be removed
How to care for rose cuttings under a bottle
In order for cuttings to be successful, you must remember to properly care for the seedlings. Roses under the bottle should be opened for ventilation, regularly moistened, and monitor the temperature.
It is recommended to water as needed and when the soil dries out. For this you need to use settled water at room temperature. Perform the procedure carefully, at the root, avoiding erosion of the substrate.
Rose cuttings should be ventilated every day. To do this, you need to remove the cap from the bottle for 15-20 minutes, thereby allowing air to get inside the “greenhouse”.
As soon as the seedlings take root, after about half a month, the bottles are completely opened, and after a couple of weeks they are buried in the ground at ground level near the cuttings, and for the winter they must be covered with film or other covering material. Also, the containers can be stored in a garden greenhouse or a greenhouse, which will give a greater guarantee of preserving the material and building up a reliable root system. If the climatic conditions in the growing region are harsh, then it is better to put the bottles with cuttings in a cellar or basement for the winter, but at the same time make sure that the soil in them does not dry out.
With the arrival of spring and stable warmth, the shelter from roses begins to be gradually removed. This will help the cuttings harden and prevent them from overheating. At the end of May, at the beginning of June, the roses open completely. At the same time, the moment comes that is suitable for transplanting them to a permanent place.
Conclusion
Cutting roses in a bottle is practically no different from the traditional method carried out on the site.But it has one big advantage - the method gives a high percentage of material rooting. The work is not particularly difficult, and if you do everything according to the instructions, then as a result you can get a good seedling of one of the most beautiful and widespread flowers in the world.
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