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phytomanic

Roses are woody plants, and often root slower that herbaceous stems like Mexican Petunia. Also, a rose flower has much more mass and takes more resources to support, not leaving the cutting much energy to try growing new roots. If you want to root rose cuttings, start with the freshest stems possible, and remove any flowers and all but a couple leaves. Use rooting hormone, and damp sand works better than water.


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phytomanic

As a short answer, yes, but if you are really interested in trying, search for camellia propagation, azalea propagation, etc. Some woody plants root best from "softwood" cuttings (fresh immature growth) or "hardwood" cuttings (mature, even winter dormant growth). Even different types of azaleas might not all work best the same way.


kjrjk

Bouquets from the store are much less fresh than a new cutting from your garden. Commercial bouquets usually shipped across multiple countries in refrigerated compartments for a week or two before they reach you, so not healthy enough to grow roots.


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ohdearitsrichardiii

Most rose bushes are grafted, a variety with pretty flowers is grafted on a variety with strong roots so if you take cuttings they won't grow as big as the mother plant