When Amelia was born (over nine years ago) I planted this beautiful rose to commemorate the occasion. When later we moved (twice in 9 months) the rose came with us in a large tub. This time we are leaving it behind, as it will be a little complicated to extricate, and there is no obvious place, in the sun, to plant it at the new house.
Today I cut these, the first roses of the season, to enjoy them in our last days in our little house. Their scent is divine. If I end up finding a suitable spot at the new house, I will track down an Oklahoma (A rich, dark, red, hybrid tea) rose to plant again.
If not, I will still be able to enjoy them, we will pass the house daily on school days, I just won’t be able to pick them.
We move in 8 days – I am not sure when I will post again – this moving business is hard! Perhaps when I next post it will be from our new house.
What a gorgeous rose! Good luck with your move. I know how horribly stressful moving can be, so I really hope yours goes smoothly and that you settle into your new home quickly!
Rachel xx
Good Luck with everything Claire and thanks for the photo of this beautiful rose. What an amazing color!
That is one beautiful rose – hope to catch you on Thursday evening or Saturday, if not good luck with the shift
Cheers Jennifer