Propagating your own plants is fun and saves money. With the Sylter Rose it is also effortless. The ingredients: a few runners, cuttings or seeds and a pinch of patience. We have suitable information for you for each of the three propagation methods.
How can I propagate the Sylt rose?
In spring or autumn you can separaterunnersfrom a Sylt rose and transplant it. Seedsare stratified and sown indoors in spring. In November you can cut 20 cm longcuttings, store them temporarily in damp sand and plant them in spring.
What propagation options are there for the Sylter Rose?
The Sylt rose (Rosa rugosa) can be propagated using three different methods:
- SeparatingTrailers
- CuttingCuttings
- Sowing seeds
All three propagation methods show equally good success. But they require different amounts of effort and patience. Which path you can take also depends on what propagating material is available to you.
When is the best time to propagate a Sylt rose?
When is the best time to propagate the Sylt rose depends on the propagation method. Runners can be separated from the mother plantin springbefore new growthor in autumn. Cuttings are cut at the end of November but not planted until spring. Seeds are sown in spring, but require preparatory measures a few weeks earlier.
How is the Sylter Rose propagated via runners?
The Sylt rose, which is also known as the potato rose, apple rose and dune rose, naturally sprouts many runners. A fully grown plant will therefore almost always provide enough runners for propagation. These can be cut off the mother plant with a sharp spade (€29.00 on Amazon). Plant the separated runner in the new location as soon as possible. Water well immediately and during warm, dry periods for the first year.
How does the propagation of the Sylter Rose work via cuttings?
The crucial steps of this propagation method at a glance:
- cut around mid to late November
- before the first frost
- each cutting stick should be about 20 cm long
- store in slightly damp sand
- cool and frost-free
- plant out in spring
- only the top eye should look out of the ground
How do I propagate the Sylter Rose by sowing seeds?
The edible rose hips of this type of rose contain seeds inside. You can collect these in the fall for propagation. Sowing is a good idea if you need a lot of plants, for example for a hedge.
- Remove the pulp from the seeds well
- mix with wet sand
- put in bag or jar
- store at room temperature for about three months
- then stratify the swollen seeds for four weeks
- for example in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator
- Then sow seeds in pots indoors
- Germination can take several months
- Prick out when the first shoots appear
- Planting roses with multiple shoots
Tip
When planting a Sylt rose, remember to block roots
This rose plant sprouts a lot of runners and can overgrow larger and larger areas unchecked. Save yourself the hassle of removing runners every year by installing a root barrier when planting. It should be at least 45 cm, 60 cm is ideal, preferably more.
