rose breeding

Rose breeding involves selecting parent roses with desired traits—such as color, fragrance, or disease resistance—and crossing them to produce new varieties. Breeders carefully control pollination, often removing pollen from one flower and applying it to another. The resulting seeds are grown into seedlings, which are evaluated over years for qualities like beauty, health, and growth habits. By selecting the best performers for further breeding, breeders develop roses that combine appealing characteristics. This process requires patience, knowledge of plant genetics, and an understanding of how traits are passed on, ultimately leading to improved and unique rose cultivars.