Rosa canina
Common name(s): Miniature Rose, Dog Rose, Brier Rose, Dog Brier
Plant type: deciduous small shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: secondary
Time of year to take cuttings: early Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood, hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 80 degrees F
Time to rooting: 6-8 weeks
Comment: Four weeks of cold treatment before warm will stimulate rapid growth.
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 4-5 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 60-85 degrees F
Time required for germination: 2-3 weeks
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: Autumn
Type of graft: 'T', chip
Comment: 'T'-budding requires active cambial division, which causes the understock bark to slip. During dry Summers and Summers the bench chip method is more successful.
