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Peace

First bloom on my 'Peace' rose.

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Uploaded on 1 Jul, 2009

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Michaella

This is lovely Gilli

1 Jul, 2009

Pansypotter

Beautiful old Rose Gilli

1 Jul, 2009

Crazydi

So pretty...is it scented Gilli?

1 Jul, 2009

Toto

Glorious.

1 Jul, 2009

Clarice

Did you know Gilli,these roses were named after WW2 to comemorate(think spelt it wrong)peace in the world.

1 Jul, 2009

Milky

Such a beauty.....

1 Jul, 2009

Janey

A beautiful Rose and one of my faves Gilli.....Peace...perfect Peace!

1 Jul, 2009

Bonkersbon

truly lovely !

1 Jul, 2009

Hollyeves

A perfect Rose

2 Jul, 2009

Tasteyg

Beautiful, Gilli :)

3 Jul, 2009

Gilli

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.

Clarice ~ Thank you. The rose was actually bred by Francis Meilland in 1935 and was originally called "Mme A. Meilland" in France, "Gloria Dei" in Germany and "Gioia" in Italy. It was re-named "Peace" and introduced to the rest of the world in 1945.
At the very first United Nations meeting in San Francisco in 1945, each delegate received a 'Peace' rose with a note that said "We hope the Peace rose will influence men’s thoughts for everlasting world peace.”

CrazyDi ~ yes it is scented. A lovely, almost citrusy fragrance.

Janey ~ one of my favourites too. :o)

3 Jul, 2009

Clarice

Thanks Gilli, now i've learned abit more about my standard rose, have to hadmit they are a beautiful rose are'nt they.

3 Jul, 2009

Maccrimmon

Now thats a rose, stunning Gilli

5 Jul, 2009

Terratoonie

Wonderful rose, Gilli. :o)

6 Jul, 2009

Lindak

Perfect.

6 Jul, 2009

Gilli

They certainly are Clarice. I think it is still classed as the worlds best selling rose. Easy to see why.
Thanks Mac. It is performing wonderfully well this year...a change from last year when it sulked all summer long.
Thanks TT. It's one of my favourites.
Thanks Linda. It's not often I get an unblemished bloom on my Peace rose. It really doesn't like the excessive heat here in Kamloops.

7 Jul, 2009

Sunblest

It is a beautiful rose.

7 Jul, 2009

Mickbmw

Most splendid the colour's, as it appears to be so perfect

7 Jul, 2009

Sue_sullivan

What a beautiful rose Gilli, does it have a fragrance?

7 Jul, 2009

Lori

Oh it's beautiful, Gilli! mmmm.... brings back good memories...I had this rose years ago...

7 Jul, 2009

Gardeningfr..

Madame Gilli – It is a shame your white rose has got discoloured edges. Does your rose that brought no peace go yellow? The Peace rose was originally named in memory of the rose breeder’s mother. If someone renamed a rose named after my mother - it would signal the outbreak of hostilities.

8 Jul, 2009

Catfinch

Gilli..first off..your rose is lovely..I think I can see just a hint of yellow in the middle there. I would like to grow one of these one day...

GF...I have been trying to think of what my children should name a rose if it were named in memory of me..."Aviator" would be my thought..been teaching them to fly since day one.
What they might think is a whole nother thought..lol.

As to what a rose would be named if it were named after my mother? "War" would suffice.
Must be a generation thing....lol

9 Jul, 2009

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