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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[@jankodera5811]

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? I am sure everybody will like this comment, right?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks!

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[@himaditya1]

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[@ianmiles2505]

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[@plantsim]

I love it. The way I have heard this is using the words "With great power comes great responsibility" and "Each one teach one" also "To those to whom much is given, much is expected"

[@stevorodriguez803]

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[@stacyl1186]

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[@aggrogator4045]

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.

[@peter2814]

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

[@lindagitschlag4522]

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.

[@benignamagyar2906]

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

[@jonathansankey3911]

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.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Jonathan. I appreciate the support.

[@gerismakeuplaughs152]

Where can I buy roses from him?

[@farahhaydon3977]

Hi Jason your areMaster and a Brilliant Teacher I watched your complete guide video two time and enjoyed every time. thank you so very much for such generosity of time and knowledge sharing. I live in Houston Texas and am very much interested to buy your Roses. Would your zone and mine(9) Will effect on them? for changing such a different climate. And how would I buy directly from you. Do you send them to a nursery in Houston. Where and Under what name or serial # should I look for them. I greatly appreciate your answer Thank you

[@bethraisbeck368]

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.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Beth - I'm happy you're getting so much from the hobby

[@TheMaddogT]

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

[@jorgelata4598]

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!

[@saltlifegull4091]

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.

[@williamdoyle452]

Yeah that's great hopefully we'll all be better off now

[@SheenHunter-SeattleFreeze]

Most people don't take the time and care to do anything worth while, but those who seek out knowledge... Here we can benefit.

[@SheenHunter-SeattleFreeze]

The bushes that I am trying to save are over 20 years old so this is wonderful news

[@krystolred347]

My mom passed away and I wanted to give her roses a home. I am scared, that I would have to move in the future. Hopefully I can get some clones out of the before anything else happens. 🙏

[@ameliarose727]

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.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

LOL. Some people just have "the touch".

[@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!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much! And congratulations on opening your own nursery. Big step!

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

I'd love to get good enough at propagation to be able to sell some for some extra funds to keep pushing my own food forest forward, so this was helpful.

[@hmh3808]

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!

[@scruffie9763]

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

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

So happy you found it useful. Thanks!

[@majaber1]

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

[@ec9401]

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

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I appreciate the encouragement Emma

[@elizabethmahabir-jones1180]

Thanks for sharing this information, i am learning so much more about roses and what i need to get my roses healthy

[@jazzcanada2001]

WOW! Just WOW! I felt like I was in a class listening to one of the BEST HORTICULTURIST! June 12, I started my Rose Bouquet cuttings.....July 12, they were all dead with molds and fungus.....You explained everything so clear on what I need to know and what to do......Thank you so much!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@ninaahmadz7973]

Hi Jason...Im from Asia so our climate differs a lot but ur videos have been an inspiration for me to grow roses. Thank u for the complete guide about planting roses from cuttings. Ur the best !! 🙂

[@tomaaron6187]

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.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Tom. I'm so happy to hear about your success! We're just a quick kitty-corner across the river from Chilliwack - I'm glad you got a chance to enjoy the area

[@deborahfrederick916]

For the first time in 20 years, I have successfully grown rose plants from cuttings. I am in South Florida, I just rooted them in pots under my avocado tree.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Nicely done!

[@capbin146]

Congratulations. I have yet to succeed.

[@victoriagadd6831]

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

[@skyz3160]

You're a good teacher ! Clear and concise.

[@wirewrappercrystaldelight5509]

Excellent Video - Enjoyed every minute of it! Learning so much from all your tutorials!

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Thank you Jason. Know you through your videos for a while now and have become a loving admire of your intelligent generosity. It is a joy to follow you. I learn so much! The forces of nature always gives you, even if late in one’s life, that which you have insisted with sincere want. Bless you for sharing with us all your valuable information.

[@greenpasture9489]

Excellent edit. Very useful information with the correct amount of detail. Many thanks.

[@hxshanghai]

You are one of the best teachers in KZbin... thank you so very much !

[@kalabhairavsiva7667]

Very informative. Thank you! Excellent explanation on how to choose the rose cutting and on how propagation works.

[@wildchook745]

You're my favourite go-to for propagating roses.

[@coolwater55]

Phenomenal clear tutorial on propagating roses from semi hardwood cuttings! Thank you Jason.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@verawallace9055]

One of the best video I ever saw, you covered everything I need to know, I was thinking about the plastic bottle, then you mention it thanks

[@donnafarmer3904]

Thank you for your goodness and sharing your knowledge and success with us. I look forward to learning from your teaching videos. This is a wonderful video. THANK YOU.

[@mariawilson2595]

Thank you so very much , I find you so easy to understand , your instructions are excellent ! , its June now so i will prepare to take cuttings from my favourite purple rose , after watching your video I feel confident enough. I dont have the luxury of misting but will use my trusted old water bottles ! Thank you young man !!!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Maria. Have fun, and I wish you success with your cuttings

[@Alfakkin]

To all people here watching Jason, FELCO is the world-leading manufacturer of professional shears and cable pl cutters since 1945. Get a look at the site, to understand the quality of the products. I bought mine last month on Amazon for around 40 € and I am really interested. The cut is so clean and precise...I will treasure them for all my life 😍

[@desmondrodrigues2021]

great video, thank you for such an indepth video and information. Its amazing that you are propagating these plants, helps the environment, reduces CO2 and adds tremendous beauty. Thank you.

[@tameraalexander1249]

This video was OUTSTANDING! Your information you shared has given me the courage and excitement to grow roses as you do. Also, you have a calm demeanor and a nice voice. I subscribed to your channel and will also post this to my Facebook. Thank you very much for such an inspiring and in-depth lovely video.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the encouragement Tamera!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I agree. He puts it all over to us really well, doesn't he?

[@carlalaudicinaLFC]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you for today's lesson in Horticulture, for my daughter!! Beautiful ❤️

[@easypeasy2991]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and answering all my rose questions for this summer :) This is so clear and precise and easy to understand.

[@georgeschannel6168]

Very good video. Informative, easy to digest and well illustrated. Well done!

[@ronzrogan6196]

Thank you for sharing your valuable inputs as an expert in growing rose cuttings! I'm from the Philippines and will definitely have all your tips in mind and in application. God bless you and your good heart!

[@ilyasnakedar]

Thank you Jason I am from uk I love to see your videos and trying to my small garden.

[@janetleeharrison]

Best rose cutting video I've seen! Now I'm going to try rose cuttings again. I feel like I can do it this time. You are a fantastic teacher and your presentation fluid & professional, very impressive. Found you in my side bar, now I'm a subscriber. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure, and best luck with your propagation!

[@relaxorsleepsmoothlee7157]

What a great video. I like watching the way you explain so clearly.

[@Whipporwhill]

Great info. Love your videos & learn so much. Your system is so efficient & practical. Thanks for sharing! 🌹🌿

[@swordfishK2]

A very enjoyable and educational video Jason. After watching this I realise I need to up my rose cuttings game.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Just a note - at the time I was doing my cutting exclusively under timed mist - I now do some indoors with humidity domes too. Each method has its own challenges, but I just wanted to mention that in case I left the impression in this vid that timed mist was the only way to go.

[@nakafuannette5180]

Made a couple of mistakes removing the bark of the rose which never worked now I know better thanks for the info,much appreciated

[@esterrios3998]

I like your style. Very clear, very simple. Thanks. I'll be back.

[@nichmon3221]

Thank you for all the little details so that I don't have to wonder and then get impatient and give up.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm happy to see you giving it a try!

[@diversegardener392]

It's always great to go back and reference your videos to see if I missed something...... and I did! I over water, I'm gonna try your misting technique. Thanks again!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Arthur

[@janetjohnson7688]

Marvellous..just grown a Princess Diana rose..so beautiful.. will have a try at propagation. Thanks for great advice,

[@vh2337]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I love roses and have several bushes but cannot afford to keep buying as I have in the past so this instruction is very much appreciated.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Nice. Have fun propagating!

[@CeesTax]

Excellent explanation of rose cuttings. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

This was a very well done explanation on what needs to done.

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

Most comprehensive and understandable video I have watched on this subject. Thank you from Ireland. Keep them coming 😊

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much for the encouragement.

[@bridgetmccoy5725]

Thank you for being so thorough!

[@shibashishnandy]

Very impressed by the video and your effort with the Farm

[@dangrigorescu2957]

Man, you are so inspiring! Many thanks for your videos. I'm learning alot of new things from you! Greetings from Romania!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Dan.

[@nalinip2473]

Many thanks Jason, very helpful and great advice. Will have a go at propagating using your very generous and clear advice. I am just so amazed at your extensive knowledge on rose planting. 👍👍👍love the video very much...

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Good luck

[@kyokochakshuvej9640]

Valuable information, clear explanation, love the program, thank you.

[@Thedianne64]

Brilliant video I thoroughly enjoyed every minute, thank you. It was very clear and your speech was impeccable.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Dianne!

[@margaretsims4344]

Fantastic presentation. Really enjoyed your propagation tutorial.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the encouragement Margaret.

[@jumperstartful]

Take copious notes on the salient points there will be a quiz. Love this site.

[@adventurious1234]

Thought id take a min n say thanks..ive just put togeather a grow area in my living room n ur knowledge will be invaluable..God Bless

[@mikereid2865]

I've learnt a great deal from your video, you're so generous with your knowledge. Thanks very much.

[@wisdomSP]

I have been trying to propagate several types of plants for weeks. I just recently came across your channel and I really appreciate your advise and how you explain why you do certain things the way you do. I just used your method on a few rose clippings. I don't have a complicated misting setup, but I will see what I can do to mimic your system. THANK YOU!!!!

[@matheya]

I have a Success with a young rose - a few months old. Bought it last year in April, last bloom was in November and I cut the bloom and stuck it in the flower bed ! I put a bottle on top ( no cap) and forgot about it. In December I noticed that the 3 leaves are still green ! Now in March it has 2 new buds ! :))))

[@katm.1124]

That was a Gorgeous rose!! 🌹 great tutorial

[@MrsBradleyMia]

Thank you Sir for the wisdom and knowledge. I will definitely try your HOW TO’s❤️❤️❤️. God Bless you and your your business🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@imadnm1]

Very helpful video. Now trying some cuttings again.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Best of luck!

[@melvinwillard7420]

what a great free service. thank you my friend

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure Melvin. Thanks for watching

[@pv88085]

Perfect video on rose stem cutting and propagation👍. Till now none told about the Number of leaves to be kept on cuttings.

[@BeyondCoolSchool]

Amazing information. I can’t believe you’re giving it away for free!

[@joelcruz2121]

I think I am hooked ! You really made it so easy for me to understand your tutorials on rose cuttings. My neighbor has several potted roses which have grown so tall. He allowed me to make cuttings, because he doesn't know how to propagate them. I hope I will be successful with your guidance. Thanks a lot and more power to you. Watching from new york....

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Joel. Good luck with your cuttings.

[@plantnewbie5188]

I'm preparing to try this method this year. Wish me luck!

[@matthewalvarez-mahoney7801]

Bravo! Very informative and your technique is similar to mine. I grow cannabis,but I've always enjoyed the process and aesthetic of rose gardening. Thank you very much!😎👍

[@wendydaigle33]

Very informative! I swear one of these days I will successfully root a rose. It’s been discouraging because I’ve tried a million times, but you’re good at explaining this. Thanks!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm happy you found it useful - and don't be discouraged! It took me a while to get the hang of it too

[@parvatikisun1872]

Thank you for explaining so beautifully

[@raunakkroesche8993]

You are such an inspiration for a budding gardner like me:) thank you

[@dorothycoyne5197]

Thank you for this great 😂video. I used to have a large garden. I loved it but we had to move to another place with no personal garden space. I have no room in my apartment but I am starting seeds for revelation garden downstairs. I was given beautiful long stem roses. Ihave been reading lot about trying to bring some of the back, I follow all your directions but have been waiting for hormone rooting powder. After I prepare what is left put hormone on bottom of stalk to be buried. Thank you.

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Jason, I love your videos. I did cuttings for my garden few years back and I had good success. I tried again lately but everyone of them failed. I did more just this morning.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Nuts. Are you going to try again?

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

I did try again . Thanks to your advice, this time I got 5 out of 6 taking. How much water and light do they need during the winter? I use LED grow lights is this a good idea? How many hours./day shoud I leave the light one. One rose looks like it got sun burn fro the light. Thank you again Jason.

[@anjudavid6657]

Loved your video thanking you and now heading to garden bringing my project of growing roses to a successful start thx Jason, keeps me from being depressed!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Fantastic Anju David! Best luck with your cuttings, and let me know if you have any questions.

[@LauraJohnsoncrafts]

This was SUPER informative and helpful 💗

[@alaskatundrakid]

Thanks for the info. I will give this a try and see what I can do.

[@dougsolingersr1424]

Very informative vidios prefer these videos over the rest

[@capbin146]

May 22. Hopefully after watching you last year I am starting early enough in the season to get one to take.🤞

[@cadavidlin]

The best video I have ever watched.

[@Lochdebeyer]

Daveys gotta get out more hehehe. Nice video! But big call there ole Davey-o!

[@LynnVS1958]

I love all your videos and they have been so helpful to me.

[@AJ-lo5kf]

So informative and succinct! Thank you again!

[@lyntop1096]

Thank you for sharing! I grow Rose's from cuttings and sell them in my country.

[@jessicasherman1510]

I learnt so much from this video. Thanks.

[@melaniemagallon9450]

Thank you so much I love Roses and burly start the idea of making beautiful my garden I have only one Rose plant and did some cutting to propagate them this will help me so much thank you again

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure Melanie. Happy to be of help

[@DIYGardenIdeas]

very nice green house

[@Chevelle17]

Very informative and helpful...thankyou!

[@michelleraiford4135]

Wonderful informative video! I’m off to the greenhouse! 🌹

[@margiesierski1803]

Thank you answered all my questions!

[@roxanavilla7155]

Excellent information thanks

[@DavidWilliams-ju2ln]

Very thorough and clear. Thank you and much appreciated! From California.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks David

[@steveo_o6707]

Wow! This video was very informative! thanks.