Rhododendron 'Rose Bud'

Thanks Brian. You certainly have plenty of patience! I have a semi-dwarf called Graziella which I really love. Maybe one day Ishall have a go.

Its nor surprising you wanted to propagate this one! an interesting blog. I did enjoy the picture of the rooted cutting in your hand - it made me feel all motherly...

You are so clever, I would not have the patience to do that but it looks quite easy, think I shall stick to daring to chop and divide up some Hostas this spring. Wish me luck. lol. just need to be a bit more daring with my gardening. Somehow think that I should have started gardening 50 years ago not 25. lol. then maybe I would have considered having a go. lol. not a brave gardener but getting braver each year. Actually started to move plants/shrubs around the garden now which was a no no until this year. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to teach us the tricks of the trade Brian great informative blog. :O)

Steragram
That is an interesting comment I do treat them with a lot of care when handling them,suppose in a way they are my children.I have started there new life that will probably extend long beyond mine.
Brian

That was a good result, Brian.

Siris was pleased with the amount that rooted,if we had had a very hot summer would have been less for sure.

Oliveoil
I did have an early introduction into the plant world washing clay pots for an elderly lady with a small nursery in exchange for a few small pansy plants my delight was when I found they set seed and germinated,did not understand how it worked I was about 8 years old I think.
I had to work it out for myself no graphic internet then.lol

just occurred to me how many years ago that was frightening
B

Its obvious how you care for your "children" Brian! It would be interesting to hear what started others off in the garden. I was given a packet of Virginia stocks and a bit of garden about 18 inches square when I was not much more than a toddler. Best not to think about how long ago it was Brian.

You are very talented and patient to be able to do this. The end result is worth waiting for.

Bathgate
I probably am patient with plants and animals less so so with humans who mess up.
I don't stand around waiting for things to grow so not really an issue there are always other things to do and occupy my time.To much some times !
B

Thankyou Brian for all that information and well done on being resourceful with your propagator - I love growing plants from cuttings - my most recent have been lavenders especially the French variety I have not tried to strike a rhododendron but have tried to strike a camellia but failed dismally - Jane

Jane - try again with Brian's method! good luck.

A very interesting blog Brian well done with your many new 'children ' I wish I had seen this in June I would have taken a couple , to late now I suppose ....

Jane the larger leaf ericasus Camellias and Rhododendrons are much more difficult I only try the small leaf ones.
Well done with your cuttings,Have never tried Lavender probably because it sulks in my garden not enough Sun and no Lime

Amy Light and moisture seem to be a factor in them rooting I was told By a gardner years ago as near as you can to the longest day is when to take cuttings of Dwarf Rhododendrons and Azaleas .

"Rose Bud" is beautiful.

I don't really do much in the garden. I have ideas which my Other Half sometimes follows,

We have a Spring garden so lots of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias. Don't think we have "Rose Bud" though I am forever fancying plants only to be told we already have them.

Must pass on that bit of folk/garden lore about the best time to take cuttings.

My father had the knack of making anything grow. He used to place a cutting in his pocket and then tackle it when he got home later that day. It always grew!

Well done......you have more patience than me.

A very interesting blog, Brian. I took photos of some mini-African Violets that I thought I would try & root. I've had some moderate success & I got some to root & potted up in small pots.

The big ones we buy in supermarkets, GC, florists, etc., are as easy to propagate as weeds!

I also got some Carnation cuttings to root during the summer - first time I've ever done them in summer, normally I put a few cutting in to root during the winter & usually have some success also. I've several plants growing & flowering on the balcony even now from last year's cuttings. I've kept the red Carnation growing for the better part of 12-13 years now! Obviously I'm not talking about ONE plant but the same variety I've taken cutting of every year & that have continued to grow on.

Beautiful little rhododendron. Worth propagating.
Good job and good success ratio. Thanks for sharing your knowledge .

That's a good bit of useful info. to remember Brian ,Thanks ..

Correction.

Other half has just seen the images and says we do have "Rose Bud" in the garden. Stressed I was to tell you he has the WHITE variety also.

Yes that is one I have on order called 'Glacier' if we are talking about the same thing.It will be coming to me from Cox in Scotland
Keep saying I will buy no more but still do occasionally not often.

Amazing rhododendron, Brian...
well done on all the propagation.

Thanks Terra it is quite satisfying when it works,do a few fuchsias but that is instant by comparison with these.