DH brought me two gorgeous rose bushes yesterday to plant, and one large stem complete with a huge bud on the tip got broken on the journey home. It wasn't completely detached, but I cut it right at the base where the break was, and stuck it in water. Can I save it at all, or possibly stimulate some root growth on it? It is about 18 inches in length, and pretty stout (about 1/3-1/2 inch thick) so it isn't just a baby limb. I was really hoping at the least I could possibly start another plant from it but I've never done this before so can someone advise?

I don't know for sure but I would try root tone and put it in dirt not water. And make a little green house around it. Yet I have put grape starts in water and they make roots. I would take the flower off so it makes roots not flower makking hips. And hang any rose buds upside down and they will dry nicely.

Jenn-

DH has an Irish Rose that will whither away from neglect. He nourishes it by buying his Rose fabric, chocolate, and emeralds! Or weren't you talking about that kind of Rose?!?!?! hehehehehe

hahaha!!

Not exactly...but my DH does plenty to make sure that there is no neglect

Hi Jenn,
Here is a site that might help you out! I am also gonna try this if spring ever gets here. LOL! Still under a ton of snow here. Hope it works for ya!


http://scvrs.homestead.com/Cuttings1.html

Thanks I tried the method on this site and planted it today, though I don't have 50% pearlite in my soil, but I have my fingers crossed it will take....I'll keep you posted

MamaK thankyou for the site I don't grow roses in my yard but when I start my plant sales or a nursery I will use this info. Since I have some people that I work for who do have roses I can get free starts. Carol wants me to dig hers all up they are beside the driveway and she's tired of scraping the side of her car. They really aren't doing well there either. Off to work at her house right now. Have a blessed day.

Jenn, the site MamaKris referenced gave pretty good instructions on rose cuttings. The only thing I would add is not to put them in direct sunlight -- it just gets too hot for that here in Texas unless you have them under a mist system. They are a bit harder to root at this time of year but if you keep the humidity up, that will help. Don't know if you used the Mason jar bit or not but if you did, make sure you vent it every day. I don't use them, for your cuttings can get baked in a flash on a hot, sunny day.

Well, I will give it another couple of weeks to see if things perk up. I know it is going through major shock now, so I'm trying to remain optimistic. I used root hormone to help stimulate growth then planted it in part sun/shade along the side of my house so it wouldn't have to adapt to a second round of shock being transplanted again into a different soil type. It might not have been the smartest way to make it work, but if it does, I've got TWO yellow roses!

It is droopy and sickly looking at the moment, but it is still green, and the stem has not turned brown/black so I'm taking that as a good sign that it is still chugging along.

Jenn, with roses you must be patient. Some take longer than others, sometimes weeks, to root. It may, and probably will, lose all of it's leaves but don't despair and throw it out. As long as the stem is green leave it alone. Even if you see buds swelling and new leaves appearing, leave it be for a few weeks. I leave my rose cuttings in the original pot I stuck them in for up to a year, until they've established a really good root system and I see roots peeking out of the bottom holes. The roots are extremely fragile when they first form and need time to harden before the cutting is ready to transplant into your garden. I've rooted hundreds of roses and they are easy if you are patient with them.