After my mum died I decided that I'd like to plant a rose in her memory. I looked for one with a meaning and eventually came up with Sheila's Perfume which I thought fitted the bill nicely as my mum was called Sheila. I wanted to do something similar for my dad.
Our John is the perfect rose. A floribunda with masses of vibrant yellow blooms and a delicate fragrance. John was my dad's name and many Northerners, especially in Yorkshire, add Our before a name when speaking to, or about, a family member.
It came planted up in a pot but wasn't very big, I didn't expect to get any flowers this year so it was a nice surprise when I found a bud. I think yellow roses are my favourite of all and this one hasn't disappointed.
As the flowers fade they take on a much more subdued hue which I love. You really wouldn't think that this is the same flower.
I've left it in the pot it arrived in until it settles but I shall get it a shiny new pot where it will live, and it can stand side by side with Sheila's Perfume in memory of my dad.
What a gorgeous rose, I love the bright yellow. And what a lovely idea to have the two roses, one each in memory of Dad and Mum, side by side.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea. We planted a rose bush to remember our cat Kitty, it was called 'Simply the Best' and it is known as Kitties rose and a lovely reminder of her, she was ginger and the rose is an orange colour. You'll remember your Mum and Dad in a great way every time you see the roses bloom each year.
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I have 2 yellow roses in our garden, they also fade to cream, stunning colours.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful idea...Our John is just lovely.
ReplyDeletethats a lovely idea, and a beautiful rose xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to memorialize your parents. I love the beautiful blooms.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful rose that holds a very special meaning for you. The yellow climbing rose in my garden turns a pale shade too, so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely way to pay tribute to your parents. The rose is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love it Jo what a lovely tribute such a pretty colour. xx
ReplyDeletePlanting beautiful roses is the best idea to remember loved ones. It will be very special to see Sheila and John side by side. Jean. x
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely thing to do and will bring back many happy memories when you see them in flower.
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Ellie
What a lovely idea and something to look forward to each year as they flower.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely idea, roses are so beautiful. Robust and exquisite delicate beauty all at once. Cx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way of showing your love for your parents. Hope they both do well each year & give you lots of flowers. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteA lovely way to remember your parents, it's a beautiful colour :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and a great idea. I should take a leaf out of your book as they are the names of my Mum and Dad too.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely idea, Jo, and what a beautiful flower. X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rose - and I think I like it even more in its faded glory stage :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely rose, Jo, and such a wonderful tribute to both your dad and your mum.
ReplyDeleteAw Jo, what a lovely thing to do! Yellow is my favourite colour for roses. x
ReplyDeleteI have only just started been reading your blog and I loved the idea that you had brought the roses in memory of your parents. I lost my son a few months ago and my Daughter has just brought Special Son rose for me. I look forward to reading your blog again..
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourselves.
Hazel 🌈🌈
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I'm so sorry to hear about your son, sending my condolences to you. I think it's a lovely idea having roses in remembrance of our loved ones who are no longer with us, I know I shall look forward each year to them blooming and I'm sure you will too.
DeleteLovely post and pictures. That looks to be such a good choice. I really like yellow roses as well. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a heart warming idea
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! How lovely to have the roses side by side.xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely idea and what a fabulous rose Our John is.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely idea Jo, and I like that the Rose's will sit next to each other too.
ReplyDeleteAdding 'our' infront of a name is something we do here in the midlands too, and I love that you found one called Our John.
Such a lovely idea, and this looks a very nice rose.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hi there. I purchased a 'Our John' rose last week online, but it arrived without a plant label. I've got it as a give for a friend who's husband was called John. Would you be able to let me know where you got your rose from, as I noticed you had one? Really think it makes a difference with a name tag
ReplyDeleteI bought mine online also. I think I got it from either Harkness Roses or World of Roses. Hope this helps.
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