Rosa banksiae lutescens

I have some large cane cutting of this wonderful rose which were donated as
possible additions to our recent garden display at the SF Flower & Garden
Show Charles Dills just mentioned with regard to the UC Botanical Garden's
awards.  The canes I have are approximately 5ft. long, with lots of small
side shoots and some of the charming single yellow flowers blooming.  I'd
like to root some of these in order to produce plants for myself and the
planned Mediterranean Garden Society garden here on Lake Merritt.  I hope
to also donate on the plants produced to the Morcom Rose Garden adjacent to
my home, where it might grace the entry colanade (if I can convince them to
plant it there).

Can anyone out there give me the best method for rooting cuttings of this
wonderful rose?  We have the double white and double yellow forms of this
rose in abundance in this area, so I have never felt the need to root
cuttings.  I'd hate to let this rare form slip through my fingers (thought
I expect I could ultimately obtain a plant from the few people who do, on
occasion, propagate this plant).  The flowers which are blooming on these
cuttings, now living in a large bucket of water, are about 1-1.5in across,
pale butter yellow, in clusters, and with more of a fragrance that other
banksiae roses.  Rosa Banksiae is a well-known rose in mediterranean
climates, where it grows easily, producing an abundance annual display of
its small roses to the delight of all who see them, and clothing themselves
the rest of the year in shiny, clean foliage on thornless stems.  A truely
serviceable climber, handsome enough year 'round to grace an entry pergola.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Regards,
Sean O.
 
 Sean A. O'Hara                       sean.ohara@groupmail.com
 h o r t u l u s   a p t u s          710 Jean Street
 'a garden suited to its purpose'     Oakland, CA 94610-1459, U.S.A.
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