By Johnjoe
Ireland
Can one take a rose cutting in October - November
- 30 Oct, 2013
Answers
Hi, I would say take hardwood cuttings in autumn, you can either put them in deep pots in well draining compost, or you can make a slit trench and put a 1" layer of sharp sand into the bottom of it, and then put the soil back, whichever way you choose, the cuttings should be buried 2 thirds of their length, they should show signs of growth in spring, but leave them where they are until autumn, then plant out where you want them to flower, Derek.
30 Oct, 2013
Thanks, Derek. Never having lived in cold country, I wasn't sure how much difference serious frost would make, though I know that roses are pretty hardy plants.
30 Oct, 2013
Hi Tugbrethil, yes we tend to only grow the fully hardy ones in the uk, it would be a waste of time and effort to grow the frost tender species with our winters.
Lucky you, never having lived in a cold country, lol, Derek.
31 Oct, 2013
Thank you Derekm and Tugbrethil I will take all you say on board. Just one more question can I leave the cutting out side or put them in the glasshouse till spring, as your climate is similar to the uk. Thgbrethil the climate is not to bad your little green country occasionally it can go down to minus 4c but over all it is quite mild if you can put up with the rain, Lol ,
31 Oct, 2013
Hi, well, if you go down the slit trench path, they will be outside anyway, in pots the ideal place is in a cold frame, but that is only to prevent them getting too wet, the cold won't bother them, but the wet will, if you can find some way of keeping the rain off them, they will be fine outside, I wouldn't put them in the greenhouse, as it could get a bit hot or them when the sun shines, Derek.
31 Oct, 2013
Welll... the 45ยบ C plus summers are a bit of a nuisance! :D
5 Nov, 2013
Hi Tugbrethil, yes , that is a bit too hot, I think round about 25 - 28c would be nice for a couple of months, if only it would last that long, Derek.
5 Nov, 2013
Maybe, if your winters get little frost. Otherwise, better to wait until late winter/early spring.
30 Oct, 2013