'Fortuniana' is, indeed, an OGR. And yes, you can graft virtually any rose onto any other rose. I've never found a rose that could not be grafted to 'Fortuniana'.

As for methods, I could email you a Powerpoint presentation on the topic, but the real way to learn is to watch an expert, then have that person coach you.

I'm not clear on whether you are looking to try grafting roses or you just want to buy roses that are grafted on Fortuniana. You can purchase them already grafted. I believe Cool Roses is still around, as is K&M Nursery (Mr. Mills, phone number is (601) 648-2908, no web), Johnny Becnel Show Roses, 337-394-5662, Nelson's in Florida.

Johnny Becnels has the greatest roses.

Sandy

malcom,

I would appreciate very much if you could send me that power point presentation. my email is belonypATyahooDOTcom.

Diane, I bought a rose for the first time this year and I have read that it will slowly decline here in fla. So I wanted to prevent this by grafting branches unto fortuniana. Also I saw a rose that was really spectacular online but unfortunately was a modern bush rose which also decline in our climate. I still wanted to get If I could graft it onto fortuniana. I will check out the sites you suggested. what season would be the best time to order roses? should grafting happen in the spring or the fall. In florida there is only a 10 - 20 degree difference between spring, fall and winter on average. Obviously shorter days in the fall and winter.

Cool roses is till around and they do have both OGRs and moderns grafted on fortuniana. K&M had a few old roses on fort in the past but I think now they have only moderns.

I suggest you contact them and ask when they start shipping.

The places I mentioned sell roses that are grafted on Fortuniana rootstock. That's why I asked. Most people who need Fort. rootstock buy plants that are already grafted, they don't graft themselves. But, grafting is a fun hobby for many, worth a try if you cannot find the varieties that you want.

I endevearoed this grafting process on R. fortuniana, and it is not for the impatient or easily discouraged rosarian. I had some successes but patience and try, try, try... in other words, "practice makes perfect." It was much cheaper for me to buy them grafted. :)

Hi I've been looking around and I want to know if it is possible to graft a rose onto something other than another rose bush , just curious

Dear Tufanewbe,

Stay on this list and get on the Garden Web Florida list. We discuss roses there, too.

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