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Natasha Richardson is a rose gardeners' dream come true, combining three of the best qualities in a single rose. First, the perfume is a marvel, its citrus base as tantalising as Margaret Merril - very few roses can achieve that distinction. Second, the flower is a true beauty, generous in size, pure in colour, and elegant in form. And third, the resistance to disease is excellent, giving the robustness and vitality to make Natasha Richardson an easy rose to grow and to look after.Claims of exceptional quality are not to be bandied loosely about. Despite our confidence, we'll have to wait a year or two for the proof of the pudding, as our customers make their opinions known. Only then will we know the extent to which Natasha Richardson has realised our expectations.Garden Uses:All group-planting situations: beds, borders, rows and drifts. Plant 90cm apart.Combination planting among summer flower borders, or shrubberies.Container gardening ? use a large planter, at least 45cm diametre.Cutting: this is an excellent rose in the vase - it lasts well and the perfume is a delight.This rose is intended as a lasting tribute to the late Natasha Richardson. Natasha was one of the best actresses of her generation, and much beloved by all. She possessed a high-wire vitality that took you in its arms, shook you and cajoled you into living life without regrets. Friendship was an anchor for her, she thrived on bringing friends together, creating occasions full of affection and joy, moments of celebration that sometimes felt like a magical dance. One image or memory that many of her friends would share, and miss so much, is Natasha striding towards you, arms outstretched, joy in her eyes as if she knew she'd take your heart and pour her own ecstatic sunlight into it.Text with thanks to Ralph Fiennes.
A treat is in store for all the senses with this strongly perfumed rose, it’s an excellent all-rounder. The cool, fresh colour is beautifully accentuated by a backcloth of dark, glossy foliage, a contrast that adds vitality to the abundance of blooms. It’s a heavy bloomer through a long flowering period, reliable in both summer and autumn. The citrus-based perfume is a joy, making this an excellent choice for cutting.It’s heartening to know that gifts for 60th wedding anniversaries are in demand. A flow of such requests arrives at our office, but since discontinuing the old ‘Diamond Jubilee’, until now we haven’t been able to offer a suitably named rose. It is a pleasure now to be able to do so; details of the decorative gift-wrapping service are available. Click the "Gifts" banner on the right of this page for more information.10% of receipts from this rose will benefit Help for Heroes, registered charity no. 1120920.
Highfield: A lemon-yellow carbon-copy of Compassion, and sharing the same excellent qualities including good, fruity perfume.
The Girlguiding Centenary Rose is an easy-care rose suitable for all-comers, including rose-gardening beginners.The colour is rich raspberry pink. The "eye" at the centre of each flower is yellow at first, then turns white. It gives a lovely look, which is accentuated by the silvery reverse to the petals. This striking rose also makes an attractive choice for flower arrangements, where its perfume of musk with frity overtones is best enjoyed.The Centenary Rose is ideal for all-purpose planting in beds and borders and if you don't have a garden, it can be planted in a large container or planter to give your balcony a splash of colour!The Centerary rose is just one of a selection of great value and extra special Centenary gifts now available to celebrate 100 years of guiding in 2010! To browse the full range, visit www.girlguidingukshop.co.uk. Girlguiding UK offers new and exciting experiences for today's girls and young women, with almost 600,000 members in the UK. We're modern, vital and trusted. And we've been that way for almost 100 years!
