Guide to grafting eyes on roses
Eye grafting on roses is a common propagation method used by gardeners to create new varieties of roses. This technique preserves the desired characteristics of one variety while combining them with those of another variety. Here is a practical guide to help you graft eyes on roses successfully:
Equipment requirements:
- Rose rootstock
- Donor roses (varieties to be grafted)
- Precise grafting blade
- Clean dryer
- Plug-in link
- Healing mastic
- Labels for identifying varieties
Steps to graft eyes on roses:
1. Preparation:
Choose healthy and vigorous pink rootstocks. Select the giver roses with the characteristics you want to transmit. Make sure the grafting equipment is clean and sterile to prevent infections.
2. Eye collection:
Using the grafting blade, take an eye (bourgeon) by making a bevel incision under the chosen eye on the donor rose. Make sure you do not damage the eye during sampling.
3. Registry on the rootstock:
Make a T-incision on the pink rootstock. Gently insert the eye taken into the slit of the incision, ensuring that the cambium of the eye and rootstock are aligned.
4. Fixing the Registry:
Use the graft link to hold the grafted eye firmly in place. Make sure the transplant is fixed to promote good healing.
5. Registry Protection:
Apply healing mastic to the transplant to protect it from infections and promote healing. Ensure that the transplant is properly sealed to prevent water or air from entering.
6. Monitoring and care:
Monitor the transplant regularly to detect any abnormalities or signs of rejection. Water the plant regularly and ensure that it receives enough light and nutrients to promote its growth.
By following these steps carefully and taking the necessary steps to ensure good healing, you can successfully graft eyes on roses to create beautiful hybrid varieties.