Genetic mutation in a plant. Sports in roses are not unusual, and many new introduced varieties are sports as opposed to hybrids. Sports may be evidenced in different flower colors, flower form, and growth habit. For example, Souvenir St. Anne's is a semi-double sport of Souvenir Malmaison, and Climbing Souvenir Malmaison is a sport of this relatively small Bourbon. Male organ of flower.
Pollen comes from the anther.
The amount of moisture in the rose's petals. While it is difficult to ascertain how much moisture is in a particular rose's petals by touch, thickness and firmness are keys to determining substance. Stem or shoot growing from the rootstock instead of the grafted variety. Suckers should be cut off at their base. Back to Top Privacy Policy Copyright Timeless Roses 1997-2001.