Grow Roses from Cuttings: Complete Guide

I grow roses from cuttings for my small-scale backyard nursery, and I'd be happy to share what I've learned about propagation. Semi-hardwood cuttings under timed mist is my preferred method - and that's the one I'll describe here. I'm always tinkering with new techniques, so if you have any questions about general propagation, I'm happy to reply to comments left below the video.

This one is a bit longer than my usual videos (lots of details to go through), so here's a quick timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Choose semi-hardwood sections
03:35 Cutting supplies
05:24 Leaf nodes (where to cut)
06:50 Rooting hormone
07:29 Stick the cutting
09:02 What about smaller cuttings?
011:02 Check for rooting
013:08 Misting
018:25 Humidity dome or tent instead
020:07 Timeline / up-potting
021:54 Am I allowed to propagate these roses?

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[jankodera]

This is just a copy of description; in the description clicks are disabled, but here user can click:
1:07 Choose semi-hardwood sections
3:35 Cutting supplies
5:24 Leaf nodes (where to cut)
6:50 Rooting hormone
7:29 Stick the cutting
9:02 What about smaller cuttings?
11:02 Check for rooting
13:08 Misting
18:25 Humidity dome or tent instead
20:07 Timeline / up-potting
21:54 Am I allowed to propagate these roses?

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[himaditya]

We in India believe that "The duty of the Wise is to enlighten others". Thank you for the details and honest truth

[aggrogator]

Thank you for your dry, informative videos. I appreciate you for not trying to be funny or lovable, you're just a man who knows his roses.

[AgricultureAcademy]

Thanks for keeping things simple enough for beginners, with enough detail to understand why you should and shouldn't do certain things.

[peter]

Definitely the clearest and most comprehensive guide to propagating rose cuttings I’ve come across on YouTube. Really good and interesting teacher and so easy to listen to. Very well done. Thank you.

[lindagitschlag]

I am learning so much here. I'll be watching a ton more videos. I really appreciate how well spoken you are. None of those annoying ands, uhs, ya'knows, right?, etc. I love listening to you as you lead us through each process.

[benignamagyar]

Such a fine young man! This world needs more of you! Thanks for all the info and knowledge !

[jonathansankey]

Another MASTERCLASS from a brilliant tutor! To show your support for Jason may I suggest that for those of you who can import roses without any government restrictions consider buying some roses from him.

[TheMaddogT]

A stitch in time saves nine. Good to see you're finally trying to save it.

[bethraisbeck]

Thank you Jason,
Your common sense approach is so 'grounding' after a hectic day of botany research for an average gardener, and providing a path of Movement as I learn. That's Joy, and that's why I garden.

[hmh]

I just stuck a rooting hormone dipped, skinny cutting in peat/perlite in a skinny (but tall ) pot that fit a 2L clear club soda bottle perfectly… basically forgot about it over the winter -(as I did the cutting at the end of the season), occasionally watered it in a warm room, took the lid off the pop bottle If it was building up too much humidity and voila, this spring I had a root ball the size of my fist! I was surprised because it was such a scrawny stem to begin with, and was only semi hardwood. Mind you it took all winter! But I was thrilled to save a piece of my dying out David Austin rose and will now do a better job in spring. Thank you!

[jorgelata]

You're so knowledgeable, I'm a big fan. This tutorial has really brightened my day, specially in this quarantine times -Now, let's steal a couple of flowers from my sister's bouquet and try this out!

[scruffie]

Usually I never finish any of the clip longer than 10 min. But your video is just brilliant that cover all about the rose. Thank you for the best knowledge of all. Newcastle AU

[saltlifegull]

AWESOME VIDEO! Heck, wait a minute, why are you giving us your secrets when you're trying to make a living? Very unselfish! This is a real Rose Root class for Dummies...just what I need! Thank you so much.

[brownthumbnursery]

I love your channel! You are doing the world an awesome service by posting what you do! I’ve learned very much from all of your videos!

[majaber]

I love this gardener's videos...they are just perfect, short, clear and to the point...bravo Steven & thanks so much.

[ameliarose]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! It’s the most comprehensive and clear one I’ve seen. Hopefully my woeful record at propagating roses will improve with your technique. Meanwhile, my mother just cuts of a stem and sticks it in the ground where she wants it to grow and voila she gets her new rose plant! I’ve inherited her love of gardening but not her magical green thumb.

[ec]

Truly good teachers are rare! You are one. Thank you!

[victoriagadd]

Thank you for sharing in a non gimmicky precise non waffling way. Very informative.

[tomaaron]

Hi Jason. I have to post a ‘thank you’. I followed your semi hardwood cutting regimen. Success! Evidence of leafing out in 46 of 52 cuttings. All cold Hardy, Explorer and Morden roses. We have a much later ‘spring’ here in southern Alberta than the Fraser Valley. Our air is drier than your region and no evidence of any blackening stems.. Cuttings were kept in a unheated garage. Temp. Between O to 5c most of the winter. I gave them a drink about once a month.
Again much appreciated. An aside: I went through military officer’s training in Chilliwack years ago: fond memories of the Nature.