Sunday 1 August 2021

Our John

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.

29 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. This 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.
    Briony
    x

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  3. I have 2 yellow roses in our garden, they also fade to cream, stunning colours.

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  4. A wonderful idea...Our John is just lovely.

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  5. thats a lovely idea, and a beautiful rose xx

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  6. What a lovely way to memorialize your parents. I love the beautiful blooms.

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  7. That'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.

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  8. That's a lovely way to pay tribute to your parents. The rose is really beautiful.

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  9. I love it Jo what a lovely tribute such a pretty colour. xx

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  10. Planting 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

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  11. That's a lovely thing to do and will bring back many happy memories when you see them in flower.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  12. What a lovely idea and something to look forward to each year as they flower.

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  13. That's a lovely idea, roses are so beautiful. Robust and exquisite delicate beauty all at once. Cx

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  14. What 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.

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  15. A lovely way to remember your parents, it's a beautiful colour :)

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  16. How 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.

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  17. That's such a lovely idea, Jo, and what a beautiful flower. X

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  18. Beautiful rose - and I think I like it even more in its faded glory stage :) x

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  19. It's a lovely rose, Jo, and such a wonderful tribute to both your dad and your mum.

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  20. Aw Jo, what a lovely thing to do! Yellow is my favourite colour for roses. x

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  21. I 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..
    Take care of yourselves.
    Hazel 🌈🌈

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    1. 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.

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  22. Lovely post and pictures. That looks to be such a good choice. I really like yellow roses as well. xx

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  23. That is such a beautiful way to honor your mom and your dad.

    The yellow on his rose is GORGEOUS!

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  24. What a beauty! How lovely to have the roses side by side.xxx

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  25. what a lovely idea and what a fabulous rose Our John is.

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  26. That's a really lovely idea Jo, and I like that the Rose's will sit next to each other too.
    Adding 'our' infront of a name is something we do here in the midlands too, and I love that you found one called Our John.

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  27. Such a lovely idea, and this looks a very nice rose.

    All the best Jan

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