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.