Cultivation Practices

Rootstock for Rose Plants

The rootstock for rose plants should possess certain essential qualities to ensure successful grafting and healthy growth:

• Vigorous growth: The rootstock must promote strong and healthy growth of the scion.
• Disease resistance: Should be resistant to soil-borne diseases and pests.
• Compatibility: Must be compatible with the scion variety for successful grafting.
• Tolerance to soil conditions: Should tolerate a wide range of soil types, including poor and alkaline soils.
• Good rooting ability: Should produce a good root system to support the plant.

Common Rootstock Cultivars:

• Rosa indica major (popular in India)
• Rosa multiflora
• Rosa canina
• Rosa soulieana