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cutting roses off stems before you plant them

M.B.W. added on February 10, 2015 | Answered

I want to root a gift of roses. I need to know, do I cut the flower off the stem if there is one before I plant it?

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maryhdyer

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Answered on February 10, 2015

Yes, remove flowers and buds before propagating a new rose bush.

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