Kim Syrus's Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship Report.

The Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship to research the propagation and growing of cutting-grown roses versus traditional budded typesThis project focuses on understanding cutting-grown rose propagation methods and programs, growing techniques, and distribution channels along with wholesale and retail experiences of moving from budded to cutting-grown plants. Currently, Australia’s inground rose production is at a crossroads. Traditionally reliant on budding to produce plants for garden and amenity use, both the USA and Europe have successfully transitioned from budded to cutting-grown roses. Given the steady decline in access to local and overseas professional budders both pre and post-COVID, coupled with the time-sensitive budding process, growers are looking for alternative and reliable propagation options.