Own Root vs. Grafted Roses

I'll compare own-root roses with grafted, and explain some of the differences. Also, I have a root-stock sucker in my garden to remove, so you may as well watch me do it. Apologies for some of the wind noise - I could blame mother nature, but it's probably my fault for not waiting for a calm day to make the video.

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[scallywags]

I had a grafted Hansa rose for many years than I was fighting the suckers all the time. Finally did cuttings of Hanasa and got a healthy one. . I had to dig a huge crater in the area it grew to get rid of the root stock. Put in new soil, compost. Replanted the rose but still had to yank the odd sucker. Now finally it is free of suckers. I agree roses are more healthy and vigorous on their own roots. 80% of my roses are on their own roots.

[nacht]

such a good video, I now understand much better why the Gratted process and why many grafted roses start to die after 10- 15 years and own root can live up to 50 years

[schoo]

Thank you! I have been interested in growing non-rootstock roses from cuttings just to see if it is possible, and because grafting just seems like there are so many extra ways it could go wrong. All the established gardeners around me are telling me it's a ridiculous idea but it is clearly a knee-jerk reaction. I admit they can definitely grow a good rose--but nobody seems to want to question "common wisdom". I just don't see how you can really get to know an individual plant and what it needs to thrive, if you don't want to bother with half of its system!

[nihatsavmaz]

Excellent and important topic in my opinion. Thank you. 05.07.24

[deepakkapurvirtualclass]

Useful Video especially for beginners 👍👍

[vicmurai]

Hi Jason. When I was growing up in the 1950s. during the summers I used to work at Canada's largest nursery, Sheridan Nurseries in Toronto, Ontario. I remember bud grafting thousands of Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Gtandifloras, etc, during the summers. I didn't realize that there were such roses as "own-root" roses. Living in the Prairies now where the temperature drops to between - 40 and - 50, I have always had trouble growing my favourite rose, Tea Roses. They would not survive the Prairies winters due to the graft freezing. I thought, perhaps, that own root Tea roses would better survive the Prairie winters. What do yo think? I love your video tutorial.

[MrLeoj]

Do you have a list of hybrid teas that do well on their own roots?

[drewburton]

How long from the time you graft to the time you have a rose bush?

[sr]

Do you know if native California roses can be used for root stock?

[sammyarmstrong]

I would greatly appreciate clarity for my on learning. All the roses I grow are termed “antique or heirloom” roses. I have perceived that these are not grafted roses. Examples include Old Blush or Cramosi Superior. Can they grow shoots like you reviewed? Thank you

[savedemperor]

I have a problem with very old roses that turn into wild ones, what can be the cause of it?

[nacht]

btw I love complicata but I cant find it in my country, I will buy it from France next season.

[sahanabarbhuiya]

hey mate....which david austin will perform better on own root....name me some if possibly climber

[HanginOutWithStan]

Only question I have is, why are you not allowed to have soil in the house?

[garvenshar]

I heard of that grafted roses age quickly. Is this true?

[NNM]

What if you plant a grafted root way deeper so the rose can build its own root ?

[everettedl]

When a rose is weak on it's own roots, what specifically does that mean in your experience?

[dileshbansoodeb]

Grafting provide perfect clone of the rose where the bud was taken

[denisemulkey]

I had a grafted climbing rose. It died, and suckers are coming out of the ground now. I guess I'm just going to wait and see what they do. Maybe I'll like the rose? What are your thoughts on that? Good to know for the future to try and find roses grown on their own roots. I bought the grafted climbing rose about 15 years ago, so good to know they don't have as long life expectancy.

[wizbot]

cant get own root roses in the uk? david austin only does them for usa not england unbelievable