Grafting is a horticultural technique whereby tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another so that the two sets of vascular tissues may join together. This process is commonly used for roses to improve their vigor, disease resistance, or flowering. The rootstock is the lower portion of the plant that provides the root system and the scion is the upper portion that provides the desired variety of rose.
There are many benefits to grafting roses. Grafting can improve the vigor of a rose plant by providing it with a more extensive root system. It can also help to increase the disease resistance of a rose plant by using a rootstock that is resistant to certain diseases. Additionally, grafting can be used to improve the flowering of a rose plant by using a scion that produces more flowers or larger flowers.
