Rooting a Florist Rose Cutting – Low Success Rate

Mother's Day Roses with New Growth on Stem

One stem has a small cane emerging. Can it be rooted?

Florist Rose Reality

Florist roses are greenhouse varieties: thick petals, no fragrance, not winter-hardy, poor garden performance. Rooting success is very slim.

If Attempting (Soda Bottle Method)

1. Cut base of cane; make vertical slits for root emergence.
2. Use seed-starting mix or vermiculite; moisten.
3. Insert cutting; firm soil.
4. Cover with 2-liter bottle (cap on). Place in cool area (40–60°F).
5. When leaves form, remove cap at night; eventually remove bottle.
6. Fertilize half-strength houseplant fertilizer.

Don't be discouraged if it fails—florist roses rarely root.