Propagating Patio Rose 'Cristal Palace' by Cuttings and Layering

For the rose ‘POULrek’ (Cristal Palace), two methods work well in southern Ontario.

Softwood Cuttings (Early Summer)

1. Take 6–8 inch cuttings; dip in rooting hormone.
2. Stick in warm, wet sand or soilless mix.
3. Keep moist and warm; bring indoors before frost.

Layering (Fall)

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1. Bend low branches to ground.
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2. Wound underside slightly; bury in shallow trench.
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3. Weight with rock; sever and transplant next spring.

Layering is more reliable for roses. Start now for overwintering indoors.