rooting roses

[Pushin-up-Daisies]

This is a no fail way 2 root roses, take a cutting about 6 in" long & stick it in a white irish potatoe, bury the potatoe in the ground & it will root in no time at all. I haven't tryed it yet just heard about it today. sounds like it would work 2 me.[Automated by GetSmile]

[bhscarlett]

someone please let us know,, here it is copied as follows:this is not my quote but something that I found:
I was told by a 84 year old lady to put your cutting in a potato and plant in lose dirt in your yard then water. Then put a jar over it to keep it watered and the potato will feed the cutting until it roots. Worked good for me, dont know who did this,,
I found to a response and wondered if anyone has ever tried this method,, please let us know,, blessings,, Beth

[trudy]

not so good results from this method. I root all mine in coarse sand. Very few times will one not root. Some roses in my experience are just stubborn though. Also I think timing plays a part in rooting roses. I have better luck in June an again in Oct. Oct. being the best here due to cooling temps.