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