Heirloom Climbing Rose Plant - Kolorscape® Florentina Red Rose Bush

Own-Root Roses: The Key to a Thriving Rose Garden At Heirloom Roses, we believe growing roses should be easy and rewarding. That's why we've been helping gardeners cultivate successful own-root roses since 1972. But what makes own-root roses so special?

The Own-Root Difference Unlike the majority of rose growers in the United States, Heirloom Roses sells only own-root, virus-free roses. Own-root roses are grown from cuttings taken from stock plants, meaning their roots are the same variety as their flowering tops. This offers several advantages over grafted roses:

Hardiness: Own-root roses are hardier than grafted roses, as their crown has not been weakened by the bud union, which is vulnerable to cold and can be easily damaged in harsh winters. Own-root roses are more likely to survive winter and come back true to variety if frozen to the ground.

Vigor: Own-root roses send up shoots from their own roots, creating a fuller, shapelier plant over time. This added vigor translates to increased bloom and a longer life expectancy.

No Suckers: Own-root roses have no rootstock suckers, meaning more of the plant's energy is directed to the main rose, not wasted growth.

Three Steps to Rose Growing Success Heirloom Roses makes it easy to be a successful rose gardener in three simple steps:

1. Buy Your Roses Choose from our selection of own-root roses, certified for domestic shipping within the United States.

2. Plant Your Roses Plant your new rose anytime from spring to early fall, ensuring it has at least 6 weeks to establish roots before the first frost. Roses thrive in full sun (6+ hours per day) and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

3. Enjoy Your Roses Your own-root rose will bloom in its first year, with the exception of some Old Garden Roses, Ramblers, and Climbers that bloom on year-old wood. As the bush matures, the blooms will develop their true color, size, petal count, and fragrance.

Frequently Asked Questions When is the best time to plant a rose bush? The ideal planting time is 6 weeks before your first frost in the fall, or after the last frost in spring, to allow the roots to establish before the plant goes dormant.

Can I grow roses in containers? Absolutely! Choose a tall container with good drainage, and avoid large Climbers or Shrub roses. With a sunny location, you can be a successful container rose gardener.

Will my own-root rose bloom the first year? Yes, own-root roses will generally bloom the first year, though the initial blooms may not be true to the rose's mature characteristics.

Amend for Success Heirloom Roses offers a selection of premium soil amendments to ensure your roses thrive, including Fish Fertilizer, Mint Compost, and Aged Cow Manure.

Stop fighting the troubles of grafted roses and experience the own-root difference in your garden today!

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