The Difference Between Own Root and Grafted Roses

Wondering what the difference is between own-root and grafted (or budded) roses? This videos illustrates that and discusses which might be better for your garden.

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[ruapraia]

Ha ha ha, the proof sure is in the pudding, it stands to reason that anything growing from its own roots is going to do better, and you showed us with proof. That's the way to teach. Thanks Paul.

[AshdownRoses]

You're welcome. :-)

[AshdownRoses]

I'm glad you like the video and I wish you the best of luck on you future career in Horticulture. You won't regret it.

[AshdownRoses]

If you do buy grafted roses make sure you bury the bud union below the ground about 2 inches or so. Most shrub roses will then become own root roses over time.

Enjoy!

[AshdownRoses]

You are more than welcome and what a lovely way to remember your Mom.

[AshdownRoses]

The best way is to dig down in the pot a bit and see if you see a bud union. It will look kind of like a knot and all the canes will come from it. An own root rose doesn't really have that.

And if you are really not sure take some photos and email them to us.

[bombblaster64]

we took a pink looking rose out of a part of my garden because it wasnt doing so well in the shade, the next year another rose came up out of its place, it was doctor ue, it smells a little like pepper lol

[Leanmass916]

Very nice how u explain things. Great video I watch a lot of diff videos on Youtube to learn. I plan on making Horticulture my Major I know 100% I was born to do this it's in my blood. 

[freesaxon]

My mother loves roses , wait until I tell her she could have had an alternative to those poles she grows in her garden !

( No not standard type roses)

[freesaxon]

Great video, & answers a question I have wondered about 4 a while.

OK I have seen rose grafting, & know why its carried out.

But have always thought that grafted roses ( whilst they have their place ) often look unnatural, sort of `pole effect’ on bush roses.

Over here the good old British people ( sadly ) r used to being fed whatever’s `best for them’ ? without question.

@ 57 years old I was unaware that you could buy own rootstock roses ( apart for hedging varieties ) You live + learn

[jknsm]

TY so much for this explanation. My Mom recently passed and has had roses growing more than thirty + years and I wanted a way to remember her in my own yard. Now I know the roses can be saved without trying to transplant.