QuestionIs it possible to grow a rose bush from a bouquet of cut
roses? I bought some that have thrived beautifully for a
week despite being cut flowers, and have even started to
grow new tender green branches and baby leaves. My mother
loved the flowers and I am hoping it may be possible to use
them to start a rosebush. Can you tell me how? Thank you.
AnswerThe flowers will be very frail and not have the vigour as if thy were growing in the garden. So you have to be very careful how they are handled. Here is a good website that gives you the details on how to get these roses to grow into a bush. Keep in mind that they are florist roses and not garden ones and so are grown for indoor type of climates.
http://www.rainyside.com/archives/cuttings.html