Comments on: How to Take Rose Cuttings

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:29:45 +0000

Hi Floret team!

1. Does the root form from the “bottom” of the stem (the part cut from the plant) or straight out the sides of the stem? My assumption is out the sides, and the reason for the tall pots, but also thought maybe the height of the pot was just to give the stem support.

2. What was the red string in the misters holding? Looked like maybe a label?

Thank you for all the help, and thank you, Erin, for the “Boop” sound effect encouragement!

By: Laura Osborne

Laura Osborne — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:49:44 +0000

I live at 7700 ft in Colorado. I want to take cuttings of an old yellow rose that is very hardy here. I am wondering:
1. Would I still want a very hot environment during rooting?
2. For overwintering, how warm do the cuttings need to be? How much light do they need? I’m only doing 10 and don’t have a greenhouse. I do have lovely south facing solar windows- would that be better or my garage has some nice windows but hovers around 30-40 degrees December-March. I also have a seedling set up so I could add lights if needed in the garage.
3. How do you know if the plants have rooted (or do you just dig up one and check)?

By: Team Floret

Team Floret — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:05:47 +0000

In reply to Mandy. Early summer is what has worked best for us.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:32 +0000

What time of year do you make your cuttings?

By: Michelle Sievers

Michelle Sievers — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:24:38 +0000

Great info. Can’t wait to try it!

By: Susan J

Susan J — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:59:07 +0000

I love your enthusiasm for gardening. You explain what to look for in plants. I’d say you are an excellent teacher as a gardener. I get excited and want to work in my yard after I watch your videos as well as Instagram. Thank you for sharing.

By: Team Floret

Team Floret — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:23:52 +0000

In reply to Rosemary. I believe so but it seems like from first flower to early autumn are the easiest to get them to root. For some of the old alba and species rose varieties it’s said that hardwood cuttings stuck in the fall and left to winter over in the ground is best but we haven’t tried that yet.

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:26:17 +0000

Erin
I love your enthusiasm and love for what you do and share with us all the ins and outs of growing different plants.
My question about the roses… is summertime the best time to propagate?
Thank you.

By: Cheryl Elkins

Cheryl Elkins — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:33:02 +0000

Thank you a new adventure can’t wait to get started.

By: Lauren Richardson

Lauren Richardson — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:39 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this! After trying to do this myself about 3 times without success I have hope to try again!

Best, Lauren