Propagating Roses from Cuttings – Not by Division

Why You Can't Split a Rose Bush

Roses are budded onto vigorous understock (different variety). Splitting kills both parts.

Take cuttings to clone the desired variety. Guide: Rose Cutting Tutorial

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