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Hi everyone,
My grandad died in August 07, he loved roses. Unfortunately I didn't know his favourite one. I would like to plant a rose in memory of him in my garden. Does anyone know if there is a rose with the name Ernie in it that is available in New Zealand? If not can anyone suggest one, he was born in England. Is there an old fashioned type with English/NZ ties? Thanks to anyone that can help. Noonoo |
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Name of rose
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Hi everyone, My grandad died in August 07, he loved roses. Unfortunately I didn't know his favourite one. I would like to plant a rose in memory of him in my garden. Does anyone know if there is a rose with the name Ernie in it that is available in New Zealand? If not can anyone suggest one, he was born in England. Is there an old fashioned type with English/NZ ties? Thanks to anyone that can help. Noonoo Can't answer for what is avaiable in N.Z. but there is a varity Ernest H. Morse There used to be a old variety called Ernest Ferray (dates back to early 1800s) Nearest to you is Ernest Blue (description pasted from http://www.hanna.id.au/roses/Trials2004.html) Ernest's Blue This variety appears to be rare to the point of extinction, but I can't fathom why. Apparently bred in 1990 by LeGrice (England), this modern hybrid tea seems to have eveything going for it: large 'blue' (i.e. mauve) blooms good for cutting, medium to tall growth, strong fragrance and "abundant, disease-free foliage" according to Botanica's Roses. Yet it seems lost to all countries bar Australia - I can only find it at Mistydowns and Treloar. 24 July 2004 - I found mine potted at Green E Plants at Galston (who source them from Treloar). 22 August 2004 - despite spoiling, this is a reluctant starter. One of the two canes seems to have dieback. Ernest will need some trimming and nurturing, despite my planting it in a very sunny spot. 31 October 2004 - it's been a long time coming, but the first bloom turned out large and luxurious despite the bush remaining quite small. A crowded looking bud opened to a bloom with a muddled centre. Its fragrance is weaker than Blue Moon but the colour is stronger and darker, and it lasts longer in the vase: |
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Name of rose
How about the mine "Ernie" ? Nor'East Miniature Roses carries it and they
ship. Here is their info Type: Retail, Mail Order Address: PO Box 520 Arroyo Grande, California 93421-0440 United States Phone: 805 481-2234 ext 466 [Information] 805 481-7025 [Fax] 800-426-6485 [Ordering] Its a nice little rose and quite hardy. Madame Ernest Calvat is a nice Bourbon, hardy to zone 5, which was bred in France. I know roses unlimited carries it and they may be willing to ship to you. Best of luck Jeff, Southeast Michigan, zone 5 wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, My grandad died in August 07, he loved roses. Unfortunately I didn't know his favourite one. I would like to plant a rose in memory of him in my garden. Does anyone know if there is a rose with the name Ernie in it that is available in New Zealand? If not can anyone suggest one, he was born in England. Is there an old fashioned type with English/NZ ties? Thanks to anyone that can help. Noonoo |
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