Propagating Roses
Propagation of roses by cuttings or budding/grafting is protected by plant patents taken out by the rose hybridizers. A plant patent is good for 20 years, and before you propagate a rose, you should find out if the rose variety has an active patent. Often the plant label will have the patent number written on it. Most hybridizers will give you permission to propagate a rose for your own use, but not for profit. Don't assume - - ask first.
Asexual propagation without the written permission of the patent holder is against federal patent laws. That includes reproducing plants for personal use as well as for resale.
If you have questions about propagation of roses, you may e-mail the authors of these articles by clicking on their name at the top of their article, or send e-mail to The ARS E.Rose Committee, or visit the Rose Hybridizer's Association home page.
If you have questions about propagation of roses, you may e-mail the authors of these articles by clicking on their name at the top of their article, or send e-mail to The ARS E.Rose Committee, or visit the Rose Hybridizer's Association home page.
