Famous Roses

Charles Robert Darwin. At the age of 51.

CHARLES DARWIN(Auspeet) -

The yellow flowers, tending towards mustard, are some of the largest among English Roses.
Useful for a position where a really bold effect is required.
The blooms are full and deeply cupped at first, but open to a shallower flower, usually revealing a button eye.
There is a strong, delicious fragrance, which varies according to weather conditions. An impressive, eye catching shrub with broad,
spreading growth that is vigorous and disease resistant. 1.4m x 1.2m.
Rose category,David Austin Roses, Colour: Yellow
Charles Darwin had just published On the Origin of Species.
Born 12 February 1809(1809-02-12)
Mount House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Died 19 April 1882 (aged 73)
Down House, Downe, Kent, England
He was a grandson of Erasmus Darwin and a grandson of Josiah Wedgwood, and married his cousin Emma Wedgwood.
Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England on 12 February 1809 at his family home, the Mount.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_D

Charles-André-Joseph-Marie de Gaulle (November 22, 1890 - November 9, 1970),

CHARLES DE GAULLE rose is a Lilac blue, fragrant, fully double flowers on a plant of low to medium healthy growth. One of the best mauves
Rose category, David Austin, colour: Mauve.
Charles-André-Joseph-Marie de Gaulle (November 22, 1890 - November 9, 1970),
in France commonly referred to as Général de Gaulle, was a French general and politician.
He was the leader of the Free French Forces in World War II and head of the provisional government in 1944-46.
Called to form a government in 1958, he inspired a new constitution and was the Fifth Republic’s first president from 1958 to 1969.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_de_Gaulle

GEORGE BEST 2008 Release (Dichimanher) -

An abundance of small to medium sized blooms of brilliant red are borne in clusters of eight to twenty,
covering the foliage. Buds start off deep in colour and gradually fade to a pinkish red. A low growing,
bushy plant with dense, small to medium sized healthy foliage. Great for pots or in the garden. 80cm tall.
Rose category, Floribunda Bush Roses, Colour: Bright Red.
Named to honour the late great soccer player. George Best
He was a winger whose game combined pace, acceleration, balance, two-footedness, goalscoring and the ability to beat the best defenders.
In 1968, his annus mirabilis he won the European Cup with Manchester United, and was named the European Footballer of the Year.
When fit, he was an automatic choice for the Northern Ireland team,
but he was unable to lead them to the World Cup qualification, despite being capped 37 times and scoring nine goals.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Best

The Barbara Streisand rose

(WEKquaneze) - Large flowers of an attractive clear lavender colour are shown
off strikingly against its deep glossy leaves. A vigorous plant bearing loads of long
stemmed beauties that have an outstanding fragrance. Colour and bloom size improves
in cooler temperatures. 1.3m tall.
Birth name Barbara Joan Streisand
Born April 24, 1942 (1942-04-24) (age 66) Brooklyn, New York, USA
Genre(s) Traditional Pop, adult Contemporary, show tunes
Occupation(s) Singer, actress, producer, director
Voice type(s) Mezzo-Soprano
Years active 1957-present
Label(s) Columbia
www.BarbraStreisand.com

JANE MCGRATH2009 RELEASE -

(Rockliz)This attractive, quartered Old English style floribunda is Australian bred for Australian conditions by breeders Ron & Barbara Inverarity. The lightly scented blooms are produced in clusters on slightly arching canes and last well in the vase. Trials have proven its hardiness in drought conditions, along with a total resistance to black spot. 80 cents from the sale of each plant will be donated to the McGrath Foundation to help continue the Foundation’s important work which includes placing breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia. Jane had seen this rose and was looking forward to it being released in her name before she passed away in June last year.

www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au