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She has arrived....

4/25/2013

 
antique rose
Don't strew me with roses after I'm dead.
When Death claims the light of my brow
No flowers of life will cheer me: instead
You may give me my roses now!
 - Thomas F, Healey

Souvenir de la Malmaison is hands down, my favorite bloom of any rose. The bush itself can be prone to blackspot and sometimes the flowers won't open properly if it is wet (spring in Alabama) which is often the case. This bloom was already opened, and the light rain droplets did little to marr her beauty.

This gem with many other "antique" roses can be found from many sources. Locally, Petals From The Past is a great place to visit. They also have a website and online store.

Bourbon - 1843
ARS merit rating: 8.7
Hardiness: USDA zones 6 to 8, possibly zone 5 in a protected location.
Shrub size: 2 to 5 feet tall X 2 to 4 feet wide
Fragrance: 4.5 (out of a possible 5)




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    Kelley Creek Farms is a small (micro really) hobby farm located in Central Alabama 30 minutes south of Birmingham. We raise heritage and rare waterfowl and poultry along with a myriad of other creatures that give the farm its life. In addition to the birds, we raise heirloom tomatoes and vegetables.

    Each day is different and brings a new set of adventures. Some make you laugh and some make you cry. Some are just plain frustrating. But we persevere knowing that tomorrow's set of problems will be completely different than today. Still figuring all this out ....one day at a time and striving for a more sustainable way of life.

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