Instructions for beginner gardeners: how to propagate climbing roses by cuttings in the summer step by step

Climbing rose is one of the most popular plants among gardeners. Fences, gates, arches and columns entwined with it turn an ordinary yard into a Mediterranean one. Often, when considering the design of a patio, owners wonder what is the easiest way to propagate and root a climbing rose. One of the most popular methods is cuttings.

Is it possible to propagate climbing roses from cuttings in summer?

Propagation of climbing roses by cuttings can be used at any time from spring to autumn. However, in summer this process is difficult: the shoots quickly become tough and woody, which is why germination takes longer.

It is not uncommon for planted cuttings to dry out due to high air temperatures and lack of moisture. However, with the right approach, these troubles can be avoided.

Important! Climbing roses are almost never propagated by seed, since this does not preserve varietal characteristics. That is why cuttings are the optimal and simplest method of planting a flower you like on your site.

Advantages and disadvantages of summer cuttings

Summer cuttings of roses have a number of advantages, among which experienced gardeners highlight the following:

• lack of root shoots in young bushes;
• favorable weather conditions, thanks to which any variety of roses can be propagated;
• all planting material is easily accessible;
• longevity of bushes planted from cuttings in comparison with grafted ones.

The main disadvantage of summer cuttings is that young bushes do not have time to strengthen enough, so they need to be securely covered for winter to protect them from the cold.

Important! Yellow rose varieties take root more difficult than others. For such flowers, it is still better to use the graft propagation method.

Suitable timing

July is traditionally considered the optimal period for cutting climbing roses. By this time, the shoots have reached the required thickness, but have not yet had time to become lignified.

You need to pay attention to the weather: if a persistent drought is expected after planting in the ground, the planted roses may die from lack of moisture. In this case, cuttings are postponed to a later date or preparations are made for constant spraying and moistening of young plants.

Favorable days

According to the lunar calendar for 2020, favorable days for cuttings will be July 21-24, 29, 30, August 1-2, 20-26, 28-29. You should not propagate flowers on August 30-31. In 2021, favorable days for cuttings will be July 4, 7, 13-15, 19-23, as well as August 3, 5, 6, 10-12, 14-15, 17-19.

Pay attention to the phase of the moon. It is not recommended to trim cuttings during the new moon. Roses can only be replanted immediately before or immediately after the full moon.

Important! Experienced gardeners prefer to carry out cuttings during the growing moon.

Selection and preparation of cuttings

Climbing roses can be propagated from both green and woody cuttings. The former are usually harvested in the summer, the latter - during pruning in spring or autumn (for planting next year).

When choosing a shoot for cuttings, first of all pay attention to its thickness and the number of buds.Branches 5-8 mm thick are suitable, on which there are 3-5 healthy buds.

The cut is made at an angle of 45° at a distance of approximately 1 cm from the lower bud. The upper cut should not be located higher than 2-3 cm from the upper bud.

After this, excess leaves are removed from below, leaving only 2-4 of the youngest leaves closer to the top. The length of the cutting should not exceed 12-15 cm.

Similarly, shoots are selected to create air layering. In this case, a small bag of earth is attached to a suitable branch in the right place, in which new roots will grow.

Ways to root them

How to root a climbing rose with cuttings in summer:

1. Prepared shoots are placed in a solution to stimulate root growth (Kornevin, Heteroauxin) for 24 hours, then planted in the ground to a depth of 5 cm, always with a slight slope.
2. The shoots are covered with plastic or glass caps and watered, ventilated and moistened with a spray bottle daily. The shelter can be removed only after the first buds appear on the shoots.

The rooting process can last up to 1.5 months. Success is indicated by the appearance of young leaves on the shoots.

Some gardeners practice germinating roots in water or potatoes. At the same time, the water is changed every 2 days, the temperature regime is maintained at +23...+24°C and soft, diffused lighting is provided.

Growing cuttings in potatoes is popular because they are rich in starch and other nutrients, making the process successful in most cases. You should choose medium-sized potatoes, without rot.

Planting ready-made cuttings

How to propagate climbing roses by cuttings in summer:

1. Choose a dark place so that the sprouts do not get burned under the scorching rays of the sun.They are placed under trees so that the sun hits them from time to time.
2. The planting bed is filled with 8-10 cm of turf-humus soil, and 3-4 cm of a mixture of sand and peat in equal parts is placed on top of it.
3. The finished cuttings are placed in pre-prepared soil. They should be buried no more than 2 cm, otherwise the rooting process will slow down significantly.
4. Young sprouts are covered with jars and regularly watered and moistened. You should also take care to cover young rose bushes for the winter, since they are transplanted to a permanent place of growth only next spring.

Despite the fact that adult roses are often fed with manure or humus, cuttings from such additives can rot. You should not use them at first.

Features of cuttings depending on the region

Depending on the region, cuttings of roses are carried out at different times. In northern regions with cool and short summers, it is better to carry out the procedure in June - July, so that young bushes have time to gain strength before the onset of cold weather.

In the south, cuttings are carried out until mid-August. Different regions prefer different varieties.

In Siberia, for example, these are specially selected frost-resistant roses:

• Rosarium Uetersen;
• Westerland;
• New Dawn;
• William Shakespeare;
• Golden Celebration

In central Russia, varieties that are not afraid of wind, changeable climate and are not picky about soil are more popular:

• Baltimore Belle;
• Bobby James;
• Golden Wings;
• Dortmund;
• Mermaid.

Depending on the variety of climbing rose

Cuttings of different varieties of climbing roses do not differ too much, but experts note that the process is most successful in varieties with dark petals.

When choosing yellow roses, it is better to give preference to grafting. If the petals are white or light, cuttings may not be successful on the first try.

Further care

After the cuttings take root in the open ground, they are cared for according to the standard scheme: watered as the top layer of soil dries, feeding, loosen the soil and weed. When the bush grows, you can do pruning to give the crown the desired appearance.

When choosing fertilizer for roses, pay attention to the following factors:

• abundant flowering is achieved thanks to phosphorus;
• chlorophyll is synthesized with sufficient magnesium;
• water balance in tissues is maintained with the help of potassium;
• the green mass grows thanks to nitrogen, and the root system – calcium.

Fertilizing must be done twice before flowering and twice after its completion. After feeding, the space around the roots is mulched with peat or humus.

In early spring, bushes must be treated with insect repellents with a contact action. Young bushes for the winter Cover with fallen leaves to protect from the cold.

Advice from experienced gardeners

Those who have been cutting climbing roses for a long time are advised to adhere to the following rules:

1. Care for young bushes should be completed in late August - early September. From this period there is no need to water or feed the plant. Otherwise, it will continue to produce young shoots, will not have time to gain sufficient frost resistance and may die over the winter.
2. It is best to replant plants on a cloudy, rainy day so that the roots do not dry out.
3. For abundant flowering, you can use yeast.1 kg of dry matter is diluted in 10 liters of warm water, after which the resulting concentrate is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and each bush is treated with 1 liter of solution. The procedure can be carried out once a month.

Conclusion

Propagating climbing roses by cuttings is one of the easiest ways to decorate your garden with your favorite varieties. This method can even be used for roses given in a bouquet. Compliance with simple rules and regular care is the key to success in this matter, which is difficult only at first glance.