Grafting Hibiscus question

I received some absolutely beautiful hibiscus plants from hibiscusplace.com

I've not received such nice plants in quite some time. WEll worth every penny.

BUT

I have a question.

Why would they graft their hibiscus plants? does that make for a stronger or weaker root system. And would that affect the cuttings if I cut and root any ?

thanks

kathy

Hi Kathy,

Some of the cultivars do fine on their own root. I grow them both on their own and grafted. however when a plant is grafted it will mature and seems to grow faster because the root system is already established. Therefore the plant can put more energy into growth upward. However there are some cultivars that are hard to root and will not do well on their own. This is why they are grafted. If you were to Dmail me a list of what you got from Matt I may be able to help you in your determination of cuttings that may root.

Robert

I found this quote in a propagation article that might answer your question.


"Hybrids are usually grafted to rootstock varieties that have proven themselves to be resistant to soil borne problems and have a strong root system. Hybrids may or may not root easily and their root systems may or may not be vigorous. Every year there are new hybrids and the most effective way to get these new varieties to the public is to graft."


(from here) http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/cprop.html

Ok, that answers my questions, thanks