Memorial Roses

[Polotoo]

Hello all,

Some of you may have seen my posts in body and soul about the sad passing of my gramps this week.

I'd really like to get some sort of rose that I can plant in his memory, he isn't going to have grave and I want somewhere I can go and talk to him, like I have with my other grandparents.

Just done a search for roses called Grandpa (he was never Grandad), and there seems to be one called Grandpas delight but I can't see where to buy it. Does anyone have any ideas?

Or does anyone know of any other roses (or other plants) that are called Grandpa or Gramps?

Thanks in advance.

[joko]

there are many sites where you can invent and name your own brand new breed of rose by crossbreeding two other species.

do a search for them

[raysparx]

Hi polotoo, That is a lovely thing to do,My gran & grandad passed away over 20 years ago but I still miss them so much,they are such an important part of our lives,

My wife works in Bodnant Gardens in North Wales and she said she will make some enquires today,if she has any info this evening I will come back to you,if not,I hope you find something suitable, take care, Ray

[Robinia]

So sorry you've lost your grandpa Polotoo.

Grandpa Dickson is a very popular rose and you will see there's an A-Z on this site that you could browse to see whether there's anything else that might be fitting.

here

[derekpara]

We have a rose called ' Remember Me' for my father-in-law. It is now in it's second year and looks great. We planted it just outside the kitchenette window so that it is always in view to remind us of a wonderful gentleman.

[Polotoo]

Hey all,

Thanks for your suggestions,

In a pickle - Cants look quite good and there not too far away so I'll pop in next time I'm in Colchester.

Joko - I looked at inventing our own but the prices were incredible, and as my gramps was very poorly, I'd rather donate my spare cash to his chosen charities in the hope we can find a cure.

Ray - Thanks for your kind words, with all these suggestions something is sure to be a fitting tribute!

Robinia - Grandpa Dickson looks lovely too, and theres loads of info on that site.

Derek - Remember me looks good too, think I'll have to have a good look before I make a decision.

Thanks all, I have lots to look at, probably won't get one immediately but will have a look, I want a friendly looking one - then it won't look so odd when I'm sitting there chatting to it!!

x

[derekpara]

Polotoo. Thanks for your individual response to all our answers.I only wish others would follow your good mannered example. Incidentaly, I bought 'Remember Me' from Manor Farm Nursery near Chichester. XX