Rose Plant Grafting

Rose grafting is a technique used to propagate roses by attaching a stem of a desired rose variety (called the scion) onto the rootstock of another rose plant. The best time to graft roses is during the dormant season, which is usually in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Here are the steps for rose grafting:

Choose a healthy rootstock: Select a rootstock that is healthy and disease-free. It should also be compatible with the scion you want to graft onto it.

Prepare the scion: Select a scion that is about the same diameter as the rootstock. Cut a clean, straight cut through the scion about 1 inch below the bud. Then make a sloping cut above the bud.

Prepare the rootstock: Cut the rootstock about 6 inches above the ground. Make a clean, slanting cut at the top of the cut.

Attach the scion to the rootstock: Place the sloping cut of the scion onto the slanting cut of the rootstock, making sure that the cambium layers of both match up. Wrap the graft union tightly with grafting tape or parafilm.

Apply grafting wax: Apply grafting wax to the cut ends to prevent moisture loss and to protect the graft from insects and diseases.

Care for the grafted plant: Water the plant regularly and keep it in a protected area until new growth appears. After new growth appears, remove the grafting tape or parafilm and allow the plant to grow as usual.

It is important to note that rose grafting can be a complex process and requires some knowledge and experience in plant propagation. It may be helpful to seek guidance from a local nursery or experienced gardener before attempting to graft roses yourself