Q&A – Is it better to purchase grafted roses or roses on their own rootstock?
Question:
Is it better to purchase grafted roses or roses on their own rootstock?
Answer:
It depends on the type of rose. Kim Rucker, Greenhouse Manager at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says most modern roses are grafted. This allows them to grow better and faster. She says heirloom roses are often not grafted. If they are on their own rootstock they will come back true even if frozen to the ground.
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Is it better to purchase grafted roses or roses on their own rootstock?
Answer:
It depends on the type of rose. Kim Rucker, Greenhouse Manager at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says most modern roses are grafted. This allows them to grow better and faster. She says heirloom roses are often not grafted. If they are on their own rootstock they will come back true even if frozen to the ground.
Related Videos:
Planting Potted Roses
Basic Rose Care
Related Resources:
Own Root vs. Grafted Root Roses
Rose Propagation From Cuttings