5 easy tips to grow roses and propagate from cuttings, with Harkness Roses | The RHS

Every summer, the beautiful roses in the Floral Marquee are a highlight of our RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival! https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/r...

00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Plant your roses with plenty of space
00:30 – Prepare the ground
00:42 – Make sure they receive 4 hours of sunlight
00:53 – Pruning tips
01:23 – Reduced stress will prevent disease
01:38 – Dead head to increase flowering duration
01:55 – Propagating roses from cuttings
02:20 – The nursery technique
03:22 – Propagating rose cuttings at home
03:29 – Selecting a stem
03:47 – Preparing the cutting
05:20 – A common mistake to avoid
06:00 – Final thoughts

Ahead of #RHSHamptonCourt 2023, award-winning exhibitors Harkness Roses let us in on some of their secrets, and shared their top tips to grow and care for roses in your garden:

1. Pick the right location in your garden or green space, to make sure your roses will have enough space to grow and have daily access to plenty of sunlight.
2. Prepare the ground for your roses. Do a good mulch in the spring using well-rotted manure or compost you made in your compost bin. Read our advice on how to go peat-free: https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-...
3. Prune your roses twice a year, in autumn and spring. Pruning heights will vary depending on the rose variety. Find out more in our pruning guide: https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/roses/p...
4. Keep your roses in good health. Pick disease-resistant varieties, keep your roses well watered and well fed, and allow them to get at least 4 hours of light every day.
5. Remember to deadhead your roses in summer to boost flowering!

See our easy-to-follow growing guide for more advice on how to grow roses: https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/roses/g...
Find out more about the exhibitors at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/r...

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