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Can You Grow a Rose Bush from Cut Flowers?

Florist roses are greenhouse-grown and forced for quick blooms, so their canes aren't suited for cuttings like garden roses. They may only thrive in greenhouse conditions. If you try, take many cuttings—success rates are low. Resources: cutting guide, ARS propagation.

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