Why Do You Graft Roses

When a breeder develops a new rose variety many more new plants can be produced by grafting each bud of the new variety to the roots of an established plant. Grafted roses tend to form more and larger blooms, and some rootstocks are more able to withstand adverse conditions than roses grown on their own roots.

Why are all roses grafted?

What are Grafted Roses? Many of the rose bushes on the market are known as “grafted” rose bushes. These are rose bushes that have a top variety of rose that typically is not as hardy when grown upon its own root system. Thus, these roses are grafted onto a hardier rose bush rootstock.

Why are roses grown on rootstock?

Roses grown on their own roots are hardier and stronger, and propagate easily from hardwood cuttings. They bloom for longer and are less susceptible to viruses.