2008 Rose of the Year

Discussion in 'Roses' started by wiseowl, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. wiseowl

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    SWEET HAZE
    Described as Shrublet-Floribunda-almost Lilac colour -Clusters of Blooms From early Spring to first Frosts.70cm(2-3ft High) 70 cm Spread.
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  2. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

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    Lovely colours Woo,Thank you for sharing them with us :cool:
     
  3. wiseowl

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    Hi Kandy Thank you It just shows you how People,s
    views are changing ,They are leaning towards the Wild Rose look. [​IMG]
     
  4. high kype

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    very nice woo, lovely colours
     
  6. wiseowl

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    Some previous Winners
    1.2007/Tickled Pink 2.2006/ Champagne Moment 3.2005/Summertime

    4.2004/Golden Memories 5.2003/Rhapsody in Blue

    6.2002/Simply the Best

    7.2001/Great Expectations 8.2000/ Irish Eyes


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    [ 23. March 2008, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: wiseoldowl ]
     
  7. Kathy3

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    superb WOO you are my hero where roses are concerned,the purpley one No is beautiful.I cant see mine this morning for snow,but they are doing fine,not as exciting as yours,you're a master [​IMG] have a good easter Monday and of course Mrs Woo [​IMG]
     
  8. intermiplants

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    brilliant woo , woo what is your all time favourite rose ;)
     
  9. high kype

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    Hi Kathy,IP and High K,My Great grandad ,Grandad and my late dad were all Rose NurseryMen,so I guess Roses do grow on you :D [​IMG] I was surrounded by them as I grew up indoors and out.
    Here are a few that for sentimental reasons I have in my Garden. [​IMG]
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  11. Kathy3

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    thanks Woo.lovely roses lovely names
    the climber is truly stunning [​IMG]
     
  12. high kype

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    remember me its stunning [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  13. Banana Man

    Banana Man You're Growing On Me ...

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    Rhapsody in Blue is very nice, but I always felt the marketing pictures were a little misleading as it is very much an open rose rather than a hybrid tea type, which it is always pictured as. [​IMG] :D

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  14. wiseowl

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    Hi BM Yes I have It in the Garden(Modern Shrub)
    Must say I was a Little Disappointed In It,But on the Marketing Pictures They do tend use Poetic Licence a Bit,But that tends to be the same with all Gardening Plants including Tropical. But then we all have a Good side photographically
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  15. Banana Man

    Banana Man You're Growing On Me ...

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    I think it's a brilliant rambler, it loves it up high and is quite robust.

    Before it pops :D

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