How can you grow a Rose flower branch (without roots) into an independent bush?

I had this thick Rose branch with few leaves and a big flower. After the flower died, I broke the branch in two so I can throw it away, but I noticed that a small branch is growing out of its body (near end of it). Now that small branch has very small leaves (I broke the big leaves on top, as mentioned before and there's only a green stick left).



Recently couple of other small branches are growing out of the body. I kept the flower in water. But, will it ever become an idependent flower with roots? If it will, what should I do in order for it to grow roots and bloom in garden or pot?



Thanks a lot!

How can you grow a Rose flower branch (without roots) into an independent bush?
It probably won't grow, but it's always worth a try.



If you can get some rooting hormone and dip the stem into it, then pot it in soil and keep it moist. Leave it as long as it is showing green, maybe it will set roots.



Another way is you can try getting some willow cuttings and attempt to root in water, put in the willow switches and the rose, the willow releases growth hormone and can aid rooting.



If you get roots on the rose then plant it as soon as you have rootlets 1/4 of an inch or so long.



Good luck.

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