Take the possibility of rainfall and flash flooding seriously when hiking the canyons of Northern Arizona. It is a good idea before you hike to study maps to identify possible escape routes. Be especially careful hiking the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, and Glen Canyon regions.
Own-root roses are propagated by rooting stem cuttings of one variety of rose. From the band size pots tyically sold, the plants will put out a few new full-sized canes each year and then reach mature height and width in 2-5 years, depending on the variety.
Select and Plant According to Climate. Reputable rose vendors provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone ratings of their individual offerings. Most hybrid and species roses suit USDA zones 4 through 10, with varieties that extend the range. Plant bare-root and grafted roses with the bud union between 2 and 3 inches below the soil level to provide plant stability and control suckering, and to provide winter protection in cold climates. Nonsuckering own-root roses return to type from their surviving roots after any winter dieback.