Breeding roses is a careful, hands-on process. It starts when the breeder picks two parent roses—one to give pollen (the father) and one to grow the seed (the mother). The breeder removes the petals from a mother rose so the center is easy to reach. Next, the breeder takes pollenContinue Reading
Picking the right rose parents is one of the most important parts of rose breeding. Not every rose makes a good parent. Some roses may look pretty but pass along weak or tricky traits. Others might be strong but don’t share their best features easily. A great parent rose hasContinue Reading
Genetics is the science of how living things pass traits to their children. Roses, like people, get their looks, scent, and strength from their parents. These traits come from tiny parts inside the plant called genes. Genes tell each part of the rose how to grow. Genes are found inContinue Reading