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Rose propagation

20 years ago

How is the easiest way to propagate roses and when is the best time to do it?

Also, is it okay to propagate and sell rose plants if you don't know the exact name, but only the color of the flowers? I have 8 rose bushes that were here when we bought our house and I don't know what breed they are because there are too many breeds of roses to be able to tell the difference any way.

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
20 years ago
The easiest way is in the early summer when the rose is growing strongly and the new wood is begining to harden. Most times roses do very well on their own roots. Roses are nearly all patented and during the life of the patent( I believe it is 17 years )vegetative reproduction is prohibited. If you don't know what you propagating and do not sell them using a registered plant name, I do not think you would be breaking any law, but then I am not a lawyer, only a gardener. Al
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