flowers to remember my mum

I'm sorry to hear about your sad loss Elainevs. Roses do flower over a long period of time, we've even had one or two blooms at Christmas time. Perhaps a repeat flowering rose would be a good idea, specially if you could get one which bears her name, or even Mother. I don't know whether there is one called 'Mother'.
Good luck.

If you wanted to plant something with her name, then go to the RHS website (rhs.org.uk) and so to the plantfinder. If you type in your mother's name, then it will give you a list of plants/roses etc with that name.

I wouldn't plant carnations (DIanthus), as they are such short-lived plants.

I'm sure you'd prefer something lasting as a memorial to her.

I'm sorry, too. I lost my mum a year ago and I do miss her.

I would surgest an evergreen rose' because the folage goes right through winter, and the flowers on all them that I have seen are lovly.

Sad to loose your mother Elainevs Chrysanthemums, Asters and Anemonies, Rudbeckias, and Helianthus-lemon Queen come to mind for flowers September to October. The children could also sow seed in the spring and watch as they grow and then flower in September?

what about Michaelmas daisies, they are always lovely at that time - end of the season, but they come in with some late colour to cheer the gardens again. Alternatively, what about a small tree with good autumn colour? One of the acers (japanese maples) maybe? It would catch the eye.

If you are looking for a rose, there is a great website where I have purchased roses from before for friends. They provide a list of roses that are peoples names. You may be able to find one that matches your Mum's name, it will be something that is always there to remind you of her.

http://www.countrygardenroses.co.uk/