Our newly planted ‘Brighter World’ var. Meinougat Rose is a Hybrid Tea type with pastel pink, cream and gold toned petals, reminiscent of the former Peace Rose (1945) also bred by Meilland International. The new rose is part of front line promotion in awareness about children’s safety with the Kidsafe foundation, especially children ages 0-15 years.
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This rose was donated and sits at the intersection of front fencing opposite Coronation Drive, Elizabeth Park, Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden. A position like the famous image of Leonardo de Caprio as he stretches out his leading lady’s arms at the foremost prow of a ship , in a tale about a lot of water.
Of the many issues involved in cultivating healthy Roses, the knottiest, most keenly felt is promiscuous seduction.
Despite a galloping tendency toward gluttony for nutrients and being a soak debauchee of water, there is a very great leaning in this plant type toward indiscriminate flirtation.
Yes, with a voracious appetite and a tremendous growing season thirst, our Roses could be labelled gross. However, when the flowers come out, the enchantment and seduction begin. Most Australians fall for it, especially if they don’t have to chance bloody engagement at pruning time.
Feed slow release pellets late February, early summer, and August. Add composted cow patties or other organics and mulch after a late winter prune.
Summertime soakings with One lady came visiting from Narromine on a wet May morning, craning her neck through the Sensory gardens Red Gates, before gate opening time. She bogged her car in the sodden clay.
As I opened the Red Gates while clasping an umbrella, I saw her drift off towards the Roses, roaming carefree, anxious to spy the last of our autumn blossom, she said she was ‘passionate’ about Roses, her enthusiasm was undampened.
Yes, our Roses; Crepuscular, David Austen, Pierre de Ronsard, and Brighter World put on a floral show every bit as enticing as Juliet Montague Capulet. I did warn you!