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debster
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plant named Gladys
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April 19, 2010, 14:40:16 »
My mums sister is terminally ill in a hospice at the moment (not expected to last the week) and she is called Gladys im trying to find a rose or something with that name that i can order for my mum to plant in her memory, but im going round in circles on google
something that can go in a pot would be best because they have their house up for sale.
thanks for your help with this its driving me nuts
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manicscousers
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April 19, 2010, 14:44:18 »
sorry to hear about this, debster, can't help with the plant, hope you get some good ideas :)
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shirlton
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April 19, 2010, 14:47:56 »
Hi Debster. I just typed "Gladys> plant into google and its got a couple of plants
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Baccy Man
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April 19, 2010, 15:04:44 »
There is a Gladys Quine rose.
http://www.worldofrosesshop.com/acatalog/copy_of_Gladys_Quine.html
Alternately you can have a new variety & name it yourself this is just one company but there are loads of others that offer the same service if you google it.
http://www.countrygardenroses.co.uk/name_your_own_rose.php
Prices can go up drastically eg: this one costs £39.95 whereas the company in the first link charges from £795.00 but they do give you far more say in what the rose looks like.
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debster
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April 19, 2010, 15:29:43 »
i love the idea of naming one yourself i may well do that for mum, still looking for others too though
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debster
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April 19, 2010, 15:41:11 »
oh my life i have just discovered a viola named Gladys Hughes that is her name, it appears to be unavailable though
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debster
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April 23, 2010, 11:41:43 »
my aunt lost her battle yesterday so off for a really good look for something suitable to send to mum, rip sweet lady
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Tulipa
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April 23, 2010, 14:42:07 »
Debster, I am sorry to read your news, at least she is no longer in pain, but it must be hard for your mum, I think the plant is a lovely idea, let us know what you find - my grandma was called Gladys and it would be nice to have a plant called Gladys.
Take care
T.
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Jayb
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April 23, 2010, 20:39:34 »
I'm sorry to read your news. Like Tulipa I think a plant named Gladys is a lovely idea, good luck with your search :)
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debster
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April 23, 2010, 20:43:21 »
so far the search is very limited and not what i am looking for however i think the name a rose idea is briliiant i have found a company that do it for £20 too so going to do that i think
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Jayb
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April 23, 2010, 20:50:13 »
I had a quick search, but not found anything yet. Yes, naming a rose sounds good, seems to makes it even more personal.
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Baccy Man
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April 24, 2010, 08:49:19 »
There is a hardy fuscia called 'Gladys Lorimer' if thats any help.
It's available for a couple of quid here:
http://www.potashnursery.co.uk/acatalog/hardy.html
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mat
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April 24, 2010, 08:56:42 »
Good Luck.
There are a few plants on the RHS database as follows
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/showallrecords.asp?crit=gladys
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April 24, 2010, 09:18:15 »
debster why don't you contact the national viola collection? I am fairly sure that they would
be able to find the viola called gladys hughes that you want in memory of your mum-tugboat
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March 17, 2011, 22:20:44 »
Hello, I am sorry to hear of your aunt's death. I hope that you will consider buying the Gladys Quine rose which I had named after my grandmother who died of TB in 1934 leaving my father aged 7. You can buy the rose from World of Roses and it is truly a lovely rose, it starts off deep apricot colour in bud and turns pale pink as it goes over. I know my grandmother would be proud to know that her rose was growing in memory of your beloved aunt. I am sure they are both up there somewhere having a good natter!
Best wishes and my sincere condolences to you and your mother.
Francesca
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