Guide to Grafting Ros
Best Time of Year: Summer is ideal when the sap circulates vigorously. Also when the plants are fresh and radiant.
- Guide to Grafting Roses
- Best Time of Year: Summer is ideal when the sap circulates vigorously. Also when the plants are fresh and radiant. Clean the knife with alcohol to prevent disease.
- Cut stems with three buds, making a second cut on top of the third.
- Carve “V” shape at the bottom end of the graft.
- Use a biennial plant’s woody stem as a base. Make a cut in the middle.
- Insert the graft into the trunk cut and wrap with tape. Consolidation in 4-6 weeks.
- Post-Transplant Care: Water abundantly for 15 days. Trim the first shoots to stabilize the graft. Remove the tape when it grows. Provides smoke and compost substrate. Space, air and sunlight are necessary to thrive.
- Now you are ready to graft and get beautifully colored roses!
