I have been trying to learn the art of starting a rose by a cutting. I read that the cuttings must be cut after it has budded and you must have up to five leave sets down the stem and then cut. So am I correct in saying that I don't want it to have bud eyes right? So couldn't you just use the cuttings from when you prune for winter? I would love to have some input here. Annette zone 8