Have a favorite rose? With spring in the air, it’s time to start thinking about planting that garden. And wouldn’t you just love to have the prettiest rose arbor in the neighborhood this summer? While doing research for my latest book, Lasting Love, I learned about a hybrid tea rose I never knew about.
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The LASTING LOVE is an unusual rose that shimmers like a citrine jewel. It’s a brand new hybrid tea rose with old fashioned vintage appeal. With its unique blend of dusky red and hint of plum sprouting from glossy green foliage, this gorgeous rose looks artificial. But the minute you get within ten feet of this tea rose, its timeless essence wafts through the air, making it a must have for your garden!
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FACTS ABOUT THE LASTING LOVE ROSE
Ø    Blooms will reach 4-6 inches across and repeat year round
Ø    Hearty and easy to care for
Ø    Disease resistant
Ø    More vigorous than other red tea roses
Ø    Perfect form and high-pointed center
Ø    Major attraction to gardens and arbors
Ø    Hearty rose reaching 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide
Ø    Grows well in climates ranging from North to South
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CARING FOR THE LASTING LOVE ROSE
Ø    Plant in early spring
Ø    Plant 4 feet apart in well drained soil
Ø    Prefers full sun
Ø    Fertilize with Rose Tone until September
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Would you like to win a gorgeous Lasting Love rosebush for your garden? Leave a comment telling me why roses get you all sentimental. I’ll draw a winner at random tonight at midnight. Good luck! Oh, BTW, the reason roses get me all sentimental is because they are timeless and forever. They never go out of style and receiving a big ol’ bouquet always makes me smile!
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Sharon Donovan has been writing stories of inspiration and suspense since the loss of her vision due to diabetic retinopathy. Prior to this, she was a legal secretary in the Court of Common Pleas where she prepared cases for judges. Sharon has certificates in both business and medical transcription. Art was her passion. Devastated when she could no longer paint, a new dream resurrected. Today, instead of painting her pictures on canvas, she paints her pictures with words.
Hi Sharon,
Well, you’ve probably already got my email entering this contest. I didn’t see it advertised here.
Your description makes me love this rose even more. And I see it’s “Hearty.” That’s always a plus!!
And you’re right, they never go out of style. I would actually rather someone give me the plant rather than the cut roses, for the simple reason that I would be able to have more roses later. 🙂
I just love the smells of the antique (or old rose smell), the tea rose, and the damask rose. Roses like Belinda’s Dream just make me feel like I’m in heaven.
Julie
Julie, I’m sory I didn’t make this contest clearer. A winner has already been chosen for my website contest. This is a different one, asking why roses play a sentimental part in your life. I love your answer, reminding you of the sweet hereafter. I think so, too. But anyway, you win the gift card for the Lasting Love rosebush. I can’t wait to plant mine! I’ll be in touch for your contact info. Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments!