Propagation of roses by cuttings at home

9.04.2016 the Rose

The propagation of roses by cuttings at home for many gardeners remains an urgent issue, since this flower is still moody. Possessing bewitching beauty and aroma, the rose is still the queen of the flower kingdom, present in almost every composition. World-famous scientists are engaged in its selection, creating unique varieties.

Agricultural technology of decorative culture is not so simple, and the rose itself at home is quite whimsical, but the number of people who want to create a rose garden on their site is constantly growing. Indeed, in addition to the fact that the flower has a charming appearance, it is also valuable for its healing properties. Rose has found application in folk medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetology and even cooking. And the expensive oil obtained from its petals is used in the perfume industry.

How roses are propagated by cuttings at home by cuttings

For breeding roses, the most common method is used - cuttings. Using it, already in the second year, you can get seedlings. The cuttings must be taken from the middle part of the shoot, which has already bloomed. It should have 2-3 formed kidneys. All manipulations with cuttings should be carried out in the morning, when the roses are saturated with moisture. After trimming, they should be put in water.
Rooting a decorative culture is best in a greenhouse. Containers are also suitable for these purposes. When preparing the substrate, a layer of humus (20-25 cm), a layer of sod are used, and river sand is poured on top. Cuttings are planted at an angle to a third of the depth and well watered. After that, they are covered with a film on top. Within a month, the plant must take root. When 2-3 leaves appear, it is advisable to feed it with a solution of calcium nitrate. For the prevention of powdery mildew, you can spray with foundationazole.
The cuttings prepared in this way are well preserved in wet sand until spring. Before planting in the soil, the root system should be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

Planting roses at home

A good time for planting a rose is spring and autumn. A few days before planting, wells (50x50x50) are prepared and filled with water. When the water is absorbed and the land settles, they fill it with a mixture of humus and fertile land at the rate of 50/50. If the seedlings have open long roots, then they are cut to a length of 30 cm. Another option is to transplant the rose from the container. In this case, the seedling is carefully removed along with the root lump and lowered into the hole. After planting, the bushes are slightly pulled, and the earth around them is rammed. Then water abundantly. For better rooting, they are immediately sprinkled with earth. In the heat, this will save the seedlings from drying out, and in the fall - from frost. In the first year, emerging buds are cut off so that the rose gains strength for growth.

Read how to care for roses in autumn

The use of roses in traditional medicine and cosmetology

Petals of the royal flower is a storehouse of useful substances. The infusions prepared from them have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and tonic properties. For colds and sore throats, they are used as a rinse, having previously brewed 2 tablespoons of the petals with a glass of boiling water. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, infusions are used internally. Rose water cures skin and eye diseases. Rose tea is good for women's health.But rose oil not only cures a wide range of diseases, but is also successfully used in cosmetology. It has a rejuvenating and tonic effect. Its use in composite mixtures of essential oils is very effective for healing the body as a whole.

Culinary delights

From the rose you can make a delicious healthy jam and liquor.

Amber jam from rose petals

Grind a glass of petals with a glass of sugar until smooth. Separately, prepare syrup (400 g sugar, 200 ml water). When it boils for 7-8 minutes, add the pulp from the petals. Boil everything together for 15 minutes. Fill jars with jam and cork.

Pink liquor

Mix a glass of petals with 1 glass of sugar and mash. Add a tablespoon of citric acid. Transfer the mixture to a jar and place in the cold for 3 days. For syrup, you need 3 cups of sugar and the same amount of water. After cooking, it should be cooled and poured into the petals. Mix all this and put in cold for 10 days. At the end of time, strain through cheesecloth, squeeze the petals and add 0.5 vodka. Mix everything and let it brew. The resulting liquor has the color of a tea rose, an unusual aroma and exquisite taste.

Read how to save rose seedlings before planting, bought in early spring