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Dec 23, 2015 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
Light is the shadow of God!
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This lovely old rose is without question one of the more legendary in historical terms. It is a hybrid rose of unknown parentage, and has been grown in European countries for hundreds of years. It has been called the 'symbol' of the House of York in England for many years; and is also a symbol of the county Yorkshire. There is much written on internet pages concerning this fabled rose, but do we know how much is actually truth?

I can only post what I know locally of this garden wonder: It is first class among the roses even though it blooms only once here in late May. The plant is a large shrub in shape with the canes forming an arching spray. Foliage is mid-to-dark green, and lush in appearance. I've grown it since 1994; and winters have very little impact on its hardiness. Fragrance is an important bonus!

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I thought it worth adding some pictures that I took the banner from. They are from June 1, 2013 (I think), and the idea is to illustrate how nice it can be as a 'shrub' rose. Fragrance is a very powerful yet subtle bonus from this rose. Picture quality is not the best.

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Even a fool, when he shuts his mouth, is counted (as being) wise.Proverbs 17:28
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Dec 23, 2015 6:23 PM CST
Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F
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Lovely, Leon, and thanks for the history. I can almost smell them. Lovey dubby I tip my hat to you.
Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam
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Dec 23, 2015 6:32 PM CST
Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)
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Beautiful! Hurray!
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― Thalassa Cruso
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Dec 23, 2015 7:06 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Dog Lover Daylilies Irises Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Hummingbirder
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That is a perfect banner! Hurray!
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Dec 23, 2015 7:14 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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What they all said. I agree
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Dec 23, 2015 7:49 PM CST
Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
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Beautiful banner Leon......
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Dec 23, 2015 7:58 PM CST
Name: MissyPenny
Bristol, Pennsylvania
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I so enjoyed the history, too!!! Hurray! Thumbs up
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Dec 23, 2015 11:23 PM CST
Name: Marilyn
Kentucky (Zone 6a)
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Beautiful banner and I love your avatar photo! Thumbs up
Welcome to the Agastache and Salvias Forum!

Hummingbirds are beautiful flying jewels in the garden!


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Dec 24, 2015 12:11 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
Light is the shadow of God!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Region: United States of America Region: Indiana Vegetable Grower
Garden Ideas: Master Level Peonies Hummingbirder Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
This day is going by so fast. And, before it gets away from me I want to thank you for the thumbs and comments. And I wish each of you a very special and blessed Christmas. As old as I am getting it is still a very special, almost magical time! Gone is the childhood wonder; but the magic and awe live on. Thanks & God Bless!

I had to supply the snow this year! Whistling
Even a fool, when he shuts his mouth, is counted (as being) wise.Proverbs 17:28
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Dec 24, 2015 8:51 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
TBGDN said:This day is going by so fast. And, before it gets away from me I want to thank you for the thumbs and comments. And I wish each of you a very special and blessed Christmas. As old as I am getting it is still a very special, almost magical time! Gone is the childhood wonder; but the magic and awe live on. Thanks & God Bless!

I had to supply the snow this year! Whistling



Frosted trees. Magical.

Merry Christmas!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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