I have read and heard many sorrowful tales of people’s roses dying this past winter. We do not have that problem because all of our roses are grown on their own roots, many I propagated myself.
Own-root roses simply means that the plant is not grafted to root stock, but develops it’s own set of roots. You can learn more about this technique in my book on garden design, which I both wrote and illustrated, Oh Garden of fresh Possibilities! Notes from a Gloucester Garden. Oh Garden is usually available for sale at The Bookstore of Gloucester.
Both these roses are divinely fragrant. The white rose reaches our second story bedroom window and when windows are open, the fragrance wafts through the entire house.
Kim, I was aware of what you wrote about roses being grafted on root stock. Is it possible that azaleas and other flowering bushes have the same fate? Thanks!
Azaleas are definitely often grafted!
Very interesting. I will have to learn more about rooted roses. I lost most of my roses that I have had for 25 years except for a few branches that leafed. I did own your book which I love and gave it as a gift to someone when I was in a pinch for gift for a new homeowner with the intention of replacing it for myself. Now its time to replace it. Thank you for sharing this info.
Emily Crowley.
Woburn
Very welcome Emily. I am so sorry to hear about your 25 year old rose!
Hi Ki,
Beautiful Rose’s! What is the name of the white climbing rose please?
Thank-you!
Jane O’Maley
The origins of this rose is a bit of mystery, but is currently called and sold as ‘Darlow’s Enigma.’