Time for grafting roses with mountain wood fragrance

1. Grafting time

The time for grafting roses onto Osmanthus fragrans is generally in autumn. The climate is relatively warm and dry at this time. Grafting is most afraid of the rainy season, so choose a sunny day to do it. Generally, grafting in the early morning or evening is more conducive to wound healing and can make it grow healthily.

2. How to graft

1. Scion treatment: Select a rose plant that is healthy and free of diseases and insect pests, and cut a branch from the base. Remove the leaves at the bottom and keep only the top few. The bottom should be cut at an angle so that it has enough area to fit the rootstock.

2. Rootstock treatment: The requirements for mountain wood fragrance are not high, and it has strong vitality when grown in the wild. Remove its side branches and leaves, leaving only the main trunk. Flatten the trunk and make a longitudinal cut where the bark and wood meet. Don't cut too deep to avoid bacterial infection.

3. Grafting: Insert the scion into the cut of the rootstock, with the bottom bevel and the wood part fitting together. Then tie it up with rope and cover it with plastic film. Be sure to cover the entire incision to prevent bacterial infection and cause grafting failure.