Grafting a Rose
Choosing the right time for grafting is important
Around mid summer is the clue the sap inside if flowing
The bloom cycle which usually is in August is another clue
Chose a scion a young stem of the plant that have leaves
Choose a stem that has bloomed and has faded
Now the fun begins choose a root-stock plant the plant
That the graft will be fused don’t be confused
The root-stock must be another rose plant
These must be watered daily two weeks before you graft
Grafting, sterilize your knife with alcohol not the kind you drink
Prune the root stock removing all the stems, blooms and dead leaves
Cut a T shape into the root stock about an inch long using the the tip
Of your knife gentle opening up the bark creating flaps
Cut and trim the stem both at the top and the bottom about 2 inches
Making sure that the section has at least one bud eye
Place the knife above the stem above the bud eye
Cut deep enough into the stem so it penetrates the bark into the cambium
The cambium carries the nutrients through the stem
Insert the scion into the root stock immediately make sure the bud eye
Is facing upward push the scion into the root stock leaving the bud eye exposed
Secure the graft with grafting tape making sure to keep the bud eye exposed
Make sure it gets plenty of water for the next two weeks but you don’t
Want it soaking wet but make sure it’s damp.
My Grandfather taught me this years ago he has a plaque in Portland Oregon he was one of the first to graft a rose.
Contest: Gardens
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Date Created: 02/22/2019
8th Place
Copyright © Bobby May | Year Posted 2019
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