Rose is called as the Queen of flowers as well as King of

flowers. Rose is a very important flower crop cultivated in the

country.

Rose is propagated by different methods like cutting, shield

budding, grafting etc.

The rootstock like Rosa indica, Rosa multiflora, and Edward

rose are commonly used for rose propagation.

Introduction

Propagation Method: Cutting

This Cutting method of propagation is used for propagation of

rose rootstocks, miniature roses, shrub roses, climbing roses

and ramblers.

Newly matured stem are selected for such type of propagation.

The stem is cut in such a way that each cuttings has 4-5 buds.

Root promoting hormones like IAA, IBA are used for rooting the

cuttings. Rooting period varies with type of cuttings, growing

media, season of cutting and growth regulators treatment.

• Shield or T-Budding is most commonly used method of rose

propagation. T shaped incision is made on the selected

rootstock. Bud is inserted into the incision and then firmly tied

with a plastic film. Budding should be preferably done on lowest

part of the rootstock.

• Union requires as long as 3-4 weeks after which the side

branches of rootstock are removed.

• When new shoot from the grafted bud is growing about 10 cm

long, the portion of rootstock above union is cut off and

polythene tape around the union is removed.

Shield or T-Budding:

Shield budding:

T-shaped incision on rootstock

Insertion of bud on rootstock

Tying of bud on rootstock

Layering:

This propagation method is limited to Climbing and Rambling

roses. They can be propagated either by Ground Layering or Air

layering.

Air Layering in Rose

Rootstocks

Rootstocks:Commonly used rootstocks in rose are: Rosa

borboniana, Rosa multiflora, Rosa indica.

1.Rosa bourboniana (Edward Rose): It is most popular rootstock

used extensively in India for budding standard roses.

2. Rosa indica (var. odorata): It is a large climbing shrub used for

greenhouse roses which is easily propagated from cuttings. It is

well adapted to dry or wet soil conditions, can withstand high soil

pH and is resistant to powdery mildew and many insect pests. In

India, it has been recommended for Northern plains.

Rootstocks

3. Rosa multiflora: It is a native

of China and Japan and

introduced in India in 1872. It

is widely used root stock for

outdoor roses which can be

easily propagated by cuttings.

It is adaptable to wide range of

soil and climatic conditions. It

recommended for Bihar,

Bengal and hilly areas.

Rosa multiflora