My mom calls it "Daddy's rose". She was busy planting it when my grandmother phoned from Zimbabwe to say that my grandfather had died. My mom was telling me today that the rose bush always starts flowering at it's best on the anniversary of the day they spread his ashes - 21 October.
I love the way the petals change colour from when the buds are tiny and almost an orange pink, to virtually white and then to pink when the flower is in full bloom.
5 comments:
What a special rose...and the colours are beautiful!
This looks like my Abraham Darby David Austen rose that I have (the one I use as part of my blog header). Aren't they lovely? The significance to you and your family is so special. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos! Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
It's beautiful and I'm sure it holds a special place in your moms heart. I hope it blossoms for many many more years!!!
what stunning roses. I love the first 2
I can almost smell the fragrance! Beautiful!
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