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Red rose

Raquel

By Raquel


Red rose

The color is really much darker, more of a dark burgundy...I wish I knew exactly what kind of rose it is, but the tag it came with didn't say! =( It just said it was a miniature hybrid.



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It is possible that it may not have been named, as such. I don't know what system the Rose growers use, but (so i'm told) with Begonias when a new variety is discovered/created the grower gives it a number first and grows it for five years - this is to make sure that it stays true to form and doesn't return to either of the parent plants. After it has been grown for five years, i believe, it can then be named and be classed as a first class show plant. whether this applies to Roses i don't know. I do know that sometimes garden centres don't bother to label their plants fully! I recently purchased a Begonia Rex from Dobbies, and that was all the label said (which is disapointing if you want to show the plant).

25 Mar, 2008

 

My Most Fav Rose Colour iv even got Tattoo of 1 on Back Of My Shoulder ; D

25 Mar, 2008

 

Thanks, I had no idea that it might not have been named...I guess it really doesn't help that I bought it at the grocery store !! rather than a garden center or a nursery... =)

25 Mar, 2008

 

Hi Jacque; I wanted something dramatic, and this fit the bill...

25 Mar, 2008



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