Roses Voted Favourite Flowers

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    Roses have been voted the favourite flowers to grow in the UK :)

    1.Roses 2. Fuchsias 3.Lavender
     
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      I think the passage of time and the fact that roses have been with us for hundreds of years help them to stay in the top ratings Woo. They bring a smile to most people. Who doesn't love a rose? :)
       
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        Quite rightly so WOO :blue thumb:
         
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            I think I'll try growing Fuchsias next year, :blue thumb:
             
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