Choose a healthy rose stem with at least 3 to 5 leaf nodes
Use clean, sharp pruning shears or a knife
Cut a 6 to 8 inch stem just below a leaf node at a 45-degree angle
Remove the lower leaves and any flowers or buds
Keep 2 to 3 leaves at the top of the cutting
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone
Fill a pot with moist, well-draining potting mix
Make a hole in the soil with a pencil or stick
Insert the cutting into the hole and firm the soil around it
Water lightly to settle the soil
Cover the cutting with a clear plastic bag or dome to hold humidity
Place the pot in bright, indirect light
Keep the soil moist but not soggy
Remove the cover gradually after new growth appears
Transplant the rooted cutting into the garden or a larger pot when roots are established
Plant roses in a sunny location with well-draining soil
Dig a hole wide and deep enough for the root system
Mix compost into the soil if needed
Place the rose so the graft union is at the proper level
Backfill the hole and water thoroughly
Mulch around the base without touching the stem
Water regularly until the rose is established