Snap off a rose branch and graft it onto a tree, and the blooms will be multi-colored and bigger than a baby's face

Grafted roses

When we go to the park or look at the roses grown by the experts, the branches are thick and strong, looking like seedlings that are decades old, and the flowers still bloom bigger than a face, which is simply enviable to death

Actually, these roses are about the same age as the ones at your home. Not only do they bloom more than yours, but the blooms are also bigger. What is even more impressive is that their flowering period can last 1-2 months!

Some can even produce flowers of several different colors, blooming densely like hydrangeas

Actually, these are all artificially grafted roses. The upper part is the rose, and the lower part is the rootstock. The rootstock is generally made from Banks' rose branches or wild rose branches

Grafted roses retain the advantages of the rootstock and are also far from the soil surface, reducing the risk of pests and diseases. They bloom more and for longer. It looks very complicated, but it is actually just like taking cuttings, very easy to do. Let's learn together~

Rose grafting method

1. Choose the rootstock

Choose a Banks' rose branch or wild rose branch at least 40 cm long and the thickness of a finger. If it has roots, even better, and you can graft it directly in the ground

2. Prepare the scion

The scion is the rose branch that needs to be grafted. Choose a vigorous bright green branch grown in the current year. At least 5 cm is enough, and it is best to have 1-2 bud points on it

Remove all the leaves and thorns, and distinguish the top from the bottom

At a position about 2 cm from the lower part of the scion, prepare to cut the grafting interface

Cut at an angle, exposing the white inner stem

After cutting the interface, it is best to place it in clean water or a carbendazim solution to avoid drying out

3. Cut an opening in the rootstock

Choose a spot on the cross-section of the rootstock and prepare to cut the grafting interface. The width of the grafting interface should match the thickness of the scion

The main thing is to cut through the thickness of the bark. Be careful not to tear the bark. The length of the cut should match the length of the cut on the scion

4. Complete the grafting

Insert the rose scion into the rootstock so that the two interfaces overlap

Wrap the bark of the rootstock back over it

Then wrap it tightly and secure it with plastic film or soft tape

If you want to quickly grow a rose tree crown, you can graft several places on the rootstock. First peel off a piece of rose bark with a bud

Cut a T shape into the rootstock, peel it open, insert the rose bark with the bud, expose the bud, and finally wrap it tightly with plastic film or soft tape in the same way

5. Planting

The grafted rootstock can be inserted directly into moist flower soil and placed in a shady place to avoid strong sun. Keep it moist. It will take root in about 15 days. You can also put a plastic bag over the grafting site to retain moisture

When the rose branch sprouts, it means the grafting succeeded; if the branch turns black and wrinkles, it means it failed

Aftercare after grafting

After the graft sprouts, it can be exposed to the sun. Grafted roses are even easier to care for. When planted in the ground, they hardly need any attention. For potted plants, the flower pot should be chosen according to the size of the rootstock's root system, and there is no need to use too large a pot

If you want the rose tree to bloom big and frequently, you can add some strong fertilizer, such as fish intestines, chicken manure, cow and sheep manure, etc. Then you will not have to worry about burning the roots or attracting pests

Grow roses into a tree

Do gardening friends still find it difficult

If you are tempted

Then hurry up and give it a try