Remember earlier this year, when John in Scotland moved his ancient 25-year old “stick” of his ‘Queen Elizabeth’ rose? As a result of this renewed attention, a miraculous recovery has been taking place. John reports: “My ‘Queen Elizabeth’ has five decent shoots now, and although I had only one flower from the first flush as […]
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Visit to Daws Hall
HRG members have been enjoying some great day visits to gardens – our first since last year. At Daws Hall, Suffolk, members met owner Major Ian Grahame, who showed us round his beautiful nature reserve and gardens, which local school groups also visit to learn about conservation. Our visit even featured in the local press!
Continue readingCelebrating Shakespeare and roses
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet…”.
Juliet’s romantic musings on her balcony introduce the most famous love-scene in Shakespeare’s plays.
Continue readingInspiring footnote on Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’
John, an HRG member in Scotland, has sent in an inspiring footnote to our post on much-loved Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’ – showing what this stalwart rose can do to surprise us, even after many years.
Continue readingQueen Elizabeth rose
In 1954, a year after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the magnificent pink grandiflora rose ‘Queen Elizabeth’ named in her honour was introduced.
Continue readingHRG takes part in Virtual Flower Show
The Historic Roses Group is taking part in a Virtual Flower Show that is open this weekend on 17 and 18 April.
Continue readingThe Rose of Tralee on St Patrick’s day
Although the shamrock is Ireland’s national emblem, the beautiful wild dog rose, Rosa canina, has a role to play too, especially in poetry.
Continue readingBenign neglect can bring benefits
Anne in Chichester says: “For 10 years, I tended our parish gardens, and this past summer some of my plantings there benefited from a little benign neglect and put on a stunning display,
Continue readingTrailblazing women in roses
It’s well known that some of the most famous old roses were named in women’s honour, but women have also been trailblazers as collectors of roses and other plants.
Continue readingPruning roses around the world
Spring has sprung and rose bushes are starting to sprout, reminding us gardeners to get on with pruning.
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