2010 rose of the year

Rose nurseries make a big deal about the Rose of the Year - and quite right too. Each year they all vote on the best new rose.The winner for 2010 has just been announced - Absolutely Fabulous ('Wekvossutono')

Absolutely Fabulous is a yellow Floribunda (Cluster Flowered) rose with a lovely flower form and a very distinctive fragrance.
Reaching about 75cm/30in in height, the flowers open into a delightful flat form in the old-fashioned style, shading from pale primrose at the outer edges to old gold in the centre. And the fragrance is a very unusual combination of sweetness and licorice.
"Absolutely Fabulous flowers from June to November (or the first hard frost),. The flower colour is fantastic and it's very disease free all over Britain."Will grow in the garden or a large container
Will be available In November

 

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BRIDE AND GROOM
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• Bred By: Edward Smith
• Year of UK Introduction: 2009

• Flower Colour:light Pink
• Fragrance: 1/3 slight
• Flowering Period: late spring to frost, repeat
• Foliage: Semi glossy, Medium green
• Use: Borders, Mixed Planting, Large Beds, Small Beds, Containers, Full Standard

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:thmb::thmb: Oh my goodness Woo... Both of those are absolute beauties.. They certainly deserve to be winners.... I wonder how many years they took in breading.. !
:thmb: Thanks for sharing those Woo. I will always love roses, above all, even though my garden is no longer really suited that well to growing them.. There is increasing shade from the trees now.. :dh:

 

[align=center][align=left]Just a bit of Trivia
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Rose Flower Meanings based on Color

Color of Roses Rose Color Meaning

Red Roses: A red rose is an unmistakable expression of love. Red Roses convey deep emotions - be it love, longing or desire. Red Roses can also be used to convey respect, admiration or devotion. A deep red rose can be used to convey heartfelt regret and sorrow. The number of red roses has special romantic meanings associated with them. 12 red roses is the most popular of all which conveys "Be mine" and "I love you"

White Roses: White is the color of purity, chastity and innocence. White flowers are generally associated with new beginnings and make an ideal accompaniment to a first-time bride walking down the isle. White flowers can be used to convey sympathy or humility. They also are indicative of spirituality. Hence, White roses also follow suit.

Yellow Roses: Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses evoke sunny feelings of joy, warmth and welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring. The yellow rose, like the other roses, does not carry an undertone of romance. It indicates purely platonic emotions.

Pink Roses: There are a lot of variations of the pink rose. Over all, pink roses are used to convey gentle emotions such as admiration, joy and gratitude. Light pink rose blooms are indicative of sweetness and innocence. Deep pink rose blooms convey deep gratitude and appreciation. Pink roses also connote elegance and grace.

Orange Roses: While a yellow rose reminds us of the sun, an orange rose reminds us of a fiery blaze. These fiery blooms signify passion and energy. Orange roses can be used to express intense desire, pride and fervor. They also convey a sense of fascination. These flowers rival only the red roses as messengers of passion in romance.

Lavender Roses: A Lavender rose like its color conveys enchantment. It also expresses "love at first sight" . Darker shades of lavender roses (close to purple) convey a sense of regal majesty and splendor. These roses are used to express fascination and adoration.

Blue Roses: A perfectly blue rose is still elusive like the perfectly black rose. Blue roses cannot be achieved naturally so they represent the unattainable or the mysterious. Blue roses therefore embody the desire for the unattainable. They say "I can't have you but I can't stop thinking about you"

Green roses: Green is the color of harmony, of opulence, of fertility. It is also a color indicative of peace and tranquility. Green roses (these are off-white roses with shades of green) can symbolize best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for recovery of good health

Black Roses: Black is the color of death and farewell. A black rose, like the blue rose remains elusive. What we know as black roses are actually really dark red roses. Black roses convey the death of a feeling or idea. Sending black roses to someone indicates the death of the relationship.

Mixed Roses: By mixing rose blooms of different colors purposefully, you can create a bouquet of emotions. For example, a bouquet of red and white roses would mean â??I love you intensely and my intentions are honourableâ?. A random mix of roses would convey mixed feelings or send a message: "I don't know what my feelings are yet but I sure do like you enough to send you roses."
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:thmb: Oh thanks Woo, I love little bits of trivia like that.. Now I shall always send the right colour rose for the occasion... :D

 

Marley and Victoria and Jasmine ,You are Most wlecome and thank you for for your sincere kind words ,They are always really appreciated and the importance of them never lessens

As I lost all my Roses last year,I have decided to start afresh This year

These are 3 I have ordered for this year(so far)
Lady Emma--------The Wedgewood-----PortSunlight
Hamilton ---------------Rose

 

Hi Jasmine Torrential rain last summer and winds only two left from my collection now,

http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/first-rose-back-t23087.html

 

Hi Rosa you are very welcome and thank you for your most kind words

 

:thmb: Oh Woo, those are three real beauties you will have there... Are they scented to go with their beauty..? I love roses to be scented & always a little disappointed at first if they are not, but once they flower it doesn't matter as they are so pleasing to the eye anyway... Good Luck with those Woo.. :thmb:

 

Hi Marley Thank you
Lady Emma Hamilton Rose : Rose Type - English Roses : Flower Type - Full,very Full,globular,cupped : Flower Colour - Orange And Orange Blend : Fragrance - 8 To 10 Exceptional
Port Sunlight Rose : Rose Type - English Roses : Flower Type - : Flower Colour - Orange And Orange Blend : Fragrance - 3 To 5 Medium : Year Of Uk Introduction - 2007 : Varieral - Auslofty :

The wedgewood Rose,I have cancelled this one as I cannot find the true colour,here,s two examples
This happens sometimes in the Rose world ,unless I am having a senior moment :hehe:Unless anyone has got one.