Rose propogation

[maverick451]

I have some bush roses,

How can I take cuttings and multiply them?

[Thelma Sanders]

Monty Don does his like this, and so do I

[Mitzi]

My dad's method for rose cuttings was:

1. Chop off a 2-foot or so length of stem
2. Strip off lower leaves
3. Stick a spade in the ground and wiggle it slightly to make a slit
4. Shove the cutting into the slit
5. Firm down with your boot. Water if soil is dry.
6. Walk away and forget about it. A few months later, you might get a pleasant surprise.

[maverick451]

I did try the hardwood cuttings in autumn but they all rotted

[roitelet]

Done it several times as above and got many pleasant surprises!