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Looking for a rose called Alma
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Posted by deejaus Melb.Vic. Aust (My Page) on Sun, Aug 21, 05 at 2:12
| Does anyone know of a rose with the name Alma in it. I have found a couple overseas but need to access one in Australia
Cheers,
Dee |
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RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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| This might be a start. This is an American web site, but it says the rose is bred here in Australia. ALMA ROSE
Class: Cluster-flowered, Floribunda.
Breeding: Bred in Australia by Frank L. Riethmuller.
Bloom: Crimson, Dark red [ARS dr] blooms. Repeats its bloom again later in the season. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Alma Rose
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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Thanks for that Deb. It is the same site that I had found. There was another German one. Unfortunately I can't seem to find them in Australia. My Mother-in-law was named Alma and I wanted to plant one in her memory. I have Googled myself silly, going round and round in circles it seems! I think I will just have to admit defeat and think of something else. Thanks for your help anyway.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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| I'm sorry for your loss. I was in a similar situation a couple of years ago when we suddenly lost my young brother in law, at only 26 years of age too. He always loved wandering around my rose garden so I tried to find something in his memory. When I couldn't find anything suitable, Treloar put me in touch with a rose breeder in SA who will actually sell you the naming rights to a new rose. I think it was about $150? But not sure. I don't remember their name but Treloar could probably help again. Obviously this isn't a cheap option, though. |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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| If you are stumped for a rose named "Alma", perhaps you could find one that has a name appropriate eg Lovely Lady, Joyfulness, Double Delight, Loving Memory (Red Cedar); or perhaps one in her favourite colour. You could always refer to it as "Alma's Rose", no matter what it's name actually is, just because you planted it for her. |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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| Hi Dee, I am sorry for your loss. If you can't find the rose I 2nd the suggestion for using Red Cedar/Loving Memory as it truly is a magnificant rose to remember her by. It shouldn't be hard to find. Regards, Brissy |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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Thankyou so much everybody for your help and your good wishes. I agree, I need to start thinking 'outside the square'. I am sure I will find the perfect rose. I think I will let my husband (who is NOT known for his gardening skills), help me choose one, seeing that it is his Mother we are honouring.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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- Posted by Snodge Outer Sydney (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 8, 05 at 5:11
| What a good idea! Then you can both really enjoy it. If you're anything like me, you'll enjoy the rose all the more knowing your hubby was involved. |
RE: Looking for a rose called Alma
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Thats sad about your loss Dee but what a wonderful way to remember a loved one.
So many beautiful ones out there for your hubby to choose from Cheers...MM |
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