Rose Propagation

If you have a particular rose that is your favorite, and does well in your garden, you can add to your collection.

It is however Illegal to propagate a patented plant for 20 years after the patent. Old garden roses, and those whos patents have expired are o.k.

Stem cuttings will grow into Own root roses

that are identical to the parent plant.

These plants are actually VERY hardy, because they are growing on their own root system. So even if the winter kills them right down to the ground- the roots are there for them to grow back from!!

Propagation from stem cuttings is one of the simplest techniques of multiplying your roses.

This Old Garden rose "Seven Sisters" started out in my garden as a "cutting" given to me by a friend. It has become one of my favorites! The only down part to this rose is that it only blooms once a year. But what a show it puts on!!

Don't assume cuttings take a long time to grow! My Seven Sisters came to me in a 3 inch pot, but in just a few short years, look at how it's grown!

I'm a big fan of growing own root roses!

They do really well in my climate.

Ready to start some cuttings of your own? Follow this link for easy instructions on

Multiplying your Roses by Rose Propagation