What are Dr. Griffith Buck Roses?
Dr. Griffith J. Buck, a Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University (1952-1985), was an excellent hybridizer of modern roses. His main goal was to breed roses that were able to survive winter temperatures of -26 degrees without protection. Other goals were good disease resistance, repeat blooming, good flower form and color, and vigorous but restrained growth habit. Dr. Buck’s rose collection consists of approximately 100 varieties.
