Rooting Cut Roses from a Bouquet: Step-by-Step Guide

Susan's daughter received roses that started sprouting new leaves in water. They wanted to root them. Jay provided a trusted resource and cautions:

Rooting Process

Follow this detailed guide by rosarian Kitty Belendez: Rooting Rose Cuttings (Improved Method).

Critical Caveats

• Florist roses are often treated with anti-rooting agents to prevent propagation.
• No way to know if yours were treated.
• Success rate is low even with untreated cut flowers.
• Patented varieties cannot be legally propagated.

Best Practices If Trying

1. Take 6–8 inch cuttings with 3–4 nodes.
2. Use rooting hormone.
3. Root in sterile medium (perlite/vermiculite) under humidity dome.
4. Provide bright indirect light, bottom heat.

Jay's advice: "It is fun to try. Please do not get discouraged if they do not root."