A recent article in the Huntsville Times titled “Pam Tillis continues to bloom” mentioned that there was a rose named after this popular country music star. According to Tillis: “It’s pinky-peach, disease-resistant, vigorous and a repeat bloomer – just like me.”
I was intrigued and tried to find an online source for this variety. I struck out but in the process found the Maria ShriverTM Grandiflora at Edmunds’ Roses in Wilsonville, OR.
“This new, gloriously fragrant grandiflora honors the beauty and talent of reporter Maria Shriver. Like the First Lady of California, tall, stately ‘Maria Shriver’ displays impeccable refinement. The large, fully double, pure white flowers are held in neat clusters high atop long, elegant stems. Clean, polished, dark green foliage lends a formal touch. And the perfume? ‘Maria Shriver’ boasts the finest fragrance of any rose available on the market today. 10% of the proceeds of ‘Maria Shriver’ will be donated to Ms. Shriver’s favorite charity at her request. We are pleased to honor her wishes.”
At one time Edmunds also listed Reba McEntire and Queen Elizabeth roses. Is it time to add a celebrity rose to your garden?
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