We’re in Norwalk, Ohio, visiting with Jodie Kerby today.
My husband and I have lived in our house for over 20 years, and this rose bush has always been here. I just made my new flower beds around it. I had an old lady stop by the house in 2000 and tell me that her dad planted these roses when she was a child. Knowing some of the history makes me love this rose bush even more. I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.
This old rose is certainly thriving, making a beautiful mass of flowers.
Look at these gorgeous flowers. In classic old-rose fashion, they are packed to the brim with layer upon layer of petals.
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You can call her "The Queen" ! She will be on her "throne" for years and years to come . Don't forget to give her some springtime food with phosphorus ! Peace .
I love plants with history. Here’s mine. When I was four years old (I’m almost 72 now) a neighbor gave my mother a small rose bush from a cutting of one in her garden. Years later my mother rooted a cutting from her rose for me. Over 40 years it has moved with us from house to house and is still thriving. I consider it part of my memory garden and always think of my mother when it blooms.
That's a great story of plant history also!
I wish someone would walk up to my garden and tell me a story about a couple of old Rhododendrons, and a big old Lindon Tree someone planted long ago.
I just loved hearing about your rose and it's history, a great story, and how lucky that she shared it with you.
It's amazing how long it's lived in that spot and how healthy it is- so beautiful!
I swear I could smell the rose fragrance when I looked at your photos... so beautiful!
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