Thursday, 14 February 2013

VALENTINE'S ROSE

The hype around Valentine's Day has been quite pronounced this year in Melbourne and there were people carrying around bunches of flowers or single roses all day. This particular observance was rather rare and understated in Australia say, 20-25 years ago, but it has been escalated to a major marketing and retailing opportunity.

My tribute is a rose growing in our garden and blooming this time of the year. It is the Rosa 'Wekplapep', which is the first striped rose to win AARS honours. No two flowers are alike, but all share the same distinctive deep red/burgundy on white to cream features that make this rose so unique. Spicy fragrance and dark glossy foliage just enhance the overall look of this striking rose.

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
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7 comments:

  1. beagleAnnie14 February 2013 at 17:25

    Hi Nick,
    So gorgeous! Happy Valentine's Day.

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  2. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 18:09

    Hi Nick,
    love your beautiful rose...
    A striped rose...very nice picture!!

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  3. Unknown14 February 2013 at 23:49

    this is a beauty! i'd love to smell the spicy fragrance.
    Happy Valentine's day to you.

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  4. Ingmarie We15 February 2013 at 02:44

    Such an exquisite rose. Really very special and lovely. Have a nice weekend.

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  5. betty-NZ15 February 2013 at 11:44

    It's amazing how wonderfully gorgeous flowers can be. Wow!

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  6. Unknown16 February 2013 at 01:30

    Stunning rose, I love it!

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  7. Liz16 February 2013 at 22:04

    It's gorgeous.

    Periwinkle Flower

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