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How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

Lois Capone by Lois Capone
June 10, 2025
in Garden Guide
Reading Time: 2 mins read

IN THIS ARTICLE:

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  • Why Graft Roses for Multiple Colors?
  • What You’ll Need
  • When to Graft Roses
  • Step-by-Step Guide on Grafting Multiple Rose Colors
  • How to Maintain Your Multi-Colored Rose Bush

What if you could grow a single rose bush with blooms in red, pink, yellow, white and maybe even some variegated magic?

No, it’s not a plant from a fairy tale. It’s a real, achievable garden project called rose grafting, and it lets you blend multiple rose varieties into one stunning shrub.

If you’ve never tried grafting before, don’t worry. This guide breaks it down step by step, so even if you’re new to the process, you can get started growing your own rainbow rose in no time.

Why Graft Roses for Multiple Colors?

How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

You can grow different colored roses on one plant like painting with flowers. It’s perfect for small gardens with limited space.

Besides, you get extended bloom time by mixing early and late-season varieties. It makes a truly one-of-a-kind garden centerpiece.

What You’ll Need

Before you begin, gather these supplies:

  • A healthy rootstock rose bush (preferably one that’s disease-resistant and well established)
  • Scions: 6-inch cuttings from the rose varieties you want to add (at least 2–3 buds on each)
  • Sharp grafting knife
  • Grafting tape
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Optional: grafting wax and plant labels

When to Graft Roses

The best time is early spring, when the rootstock is coming out of dormancy and sap begins to flow.

You can also try bud grafting in late summer if the rootstock is actively growing. Avoid grafting during extremes, no freezing cold or scorching heat.

Step-by-Step Guide on Grafting Multiple Rose Colors

1. Pick the Right Rootstock and Scions

Choose a rose bush that’s sturdy and healthy. Scions should come from disease-free plants and be about the thickness of a pencil.

2. Prepare the Scions

Cut 6-inch stems with 2–3 nodes (leaf bumps). Trim the leaves and thorns, and shape the base into a wedge if you’re doing a cleft graft.

How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

3. Make the Graft

How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

Depending on the method (cleft, T-bud, whip-and-tongue), carefully open the rootstock and insert the scion so their cambium layers (green inner bark) touch. This is the secret to a successful graft as it’s where the flow of nutrients happens.

4. Secure It

Wrap the area tightly with grafting tape to hold it in place. You can also apply grafting wax over the joint to seal in moisture and prevent infection.

5. Aftercare

Finally, you just water gently but consistently. and shade the graft area if sun is strong. Also, watch for new shoots success usually shows within 3–6 weeks.

How to Maintain Your Multi-Colored Rose Bush

How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

Don’t prune off new growth from the grafts, instead, you should remove suckers (growth from below the graft point) so they don’t steal energy.

In addition, you can fertilize gently to support blooming and root health.

How to Graft a Rose Bush for Multi-Colored Blooms

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Lois Capone

Lois Capone

Lois Capone is a wife and mom in her 50s who enjoys sharing gardening, DIY tips, and home decor ideas. She believes that with some inspiration, anyone can create a special feel in their home and garden.

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