Who Knows About Roses?

[MoochNNoodles]

I know I've seen people post pictures of beautiful rose bushes they have in their yards before so I'm asking here!

I've recently discovered a beautiful rose bush under my elderly neighbor's tree. Can I start a new bush from a cutting? I know they sell root-starting solutions but I've never tried this myself. I'm thinking it should be started in a good size pot? Indoors or outdoors?

The bush is under a tall pine tree and I never knew it was there! A few years ago one of our trees came down and took out a bunch of the lower branches of this pine. The only thing I remember seeing under there before were mushrooms. But now there are all these wild, dark fuchsia blooms and they are SO pretty!!

 

[sivyaleah]

Me!
Yes, you absolutely can do that. It will take longer to get it established.
Here's a link to a decent site that explains how to do it.
How to Propagate Roses By Cuttings
Do you have photos of the bush? I might be able to help identify it

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Thank you!

I will get a picture later to see what you think of it.

 

[sivyaleah]

Thank you!

I will get a picture later to see what you think of it.

Please do take photos! I'd love to see it!

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I finally got some pictures but the blooms are dropping. The weather wasn't cooperating for me. You can see what a mess it is where they are growing. Maybe it adds to their charm.

 

[sivyaleah]

Ok this looks like an "older" type rose, possibly wild. They are called Species roses.

Does it rebloom? If not, I think for sure it's an older type; semi-double or possibly double bloom (petal count) tend to be from that type. Either that, or it's the root stock gone wild.

The fact that's it appears to be a climbing rose adds to my suspicions.

I forget where you live. That could help me narrow it down. Some species roses are considered invasive!

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Im not sure if it reblooms. Its definitely wild and unkempt looking now. I'll have to watch it this summer. I really don't remember it blooming before. There is a lot of Virginia Creeper that grows back there since the tree was damaged. DH is forever pulling it from our bushes.

 

[sivyaleah]

Im not sure if it reblooms. Its definitely wild and unkempt looking now. I'll have to watch it this summer. I really don't remember it blooming before. There is a lot of Virginia Creeper that grows back there since the tree was damaged. DH is forever pulling it from our bushes.

When I moved into my current home, there were several species roses growing wild in the garden. The prior owner didn't do a darn thing to the landscaping for 30 years. We had it all pulled out once I found out it was an invasive type. Pretty as it was. I'm sure yours is far enough away to not take over actual garden beds.

 

[Willowy]

Wild roses, my favorite! They grow in some ditches around here.

You can buy them at most garden places, that might be easier than trying to root a cutting. Shop 3.5-Quart Nearly Wild Rose (L7575) at Lowes.com

They aren't tidy or well-behaved, though. Make sure it has a lot of room.

 

[doomsdave]

Yes

Grow your roses!

They're not poisonous to cats or people!

Keep us apprised of your progress.

Species roses are easier from cuttings than hybrid teas which need to be grafted.

Tell your neighbor thanks if she lets you take cutting