Glossary of Rose Terms
Everything you want to know about bare root roses
Growing roses can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a list of some of the more commonly used phrases to help you get started.
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Rambler
A climbing rose, generally of multiflora origin, that presents clusters of small blooms on long, slender canes.
Remontant
The French word for repeat bloom.
RHS
Royal Horticultural Society.
RNIRS
Royal National Rose Society.
Rootstock
A variety whose vigorous roots are used as the foundation for a budded rose. The use of rootstocks allows varieties that would not grow on their own roots to be propagated commercially.
Rugosa
Derivatives of the hardy Japanese species, R. rugosa, that are recognized for their deeply veined leaves.
Rust
1. A fungal disease that is recognized by orange-red patches on leaves. 2. What happen to your pruners after you loose them in the Border.