An own-root rose is grown by taking a cutting from a mature rose plant and encouraging it to develop roots. This means the entire plant—including its root system—is genetically identical to the parent rose. Unlike grafted roses, which are created by attaching a rose variety to a different rootstock, own-root roses grow on their own natural roots.
Growing roses this way takes more time and care, which is why it’s considered more labor-intensive. However, own-root roses tend to be hardier, more disease-resistant, and longer-lived than grafted roses. They also won’t send up unwanted suckers from a different rootstock.
While they may start off smaller, own-root roses typically reach full maturity within about three years and often live longer and stay true to variety over time.
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