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Rsl Rose To Feature In Morwell Centenary Rose Garden RSL Rose A new rose developed at the request of the family of long-term member of the Morwell RSL, Robert ‘Bob’ Brown, will be planted in a garden bed in the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden. By Latrobe City - 23rd April 2013 - Back to News Latrobe City mayor, Councillor Sandy Kam, said that the rose bed was prepared for the launch of the RSL Rose at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
"This new rose has many connections with our area, the idea for its production having originally come from the family of a local RSL member; and of course with the Centenary Rose Garden in Morwell it is more than appropriate to incorporate the new rose into the display.
"The initiative to develop the RSL Rose was enthusiastically taken up by the Morwell RSL community through the late president, Mal Bugg, supported by the RSL Victorian State Branch and subsequently the National Executive, who guided the project.
"Sales of The RSL Rose will assist the RSL to promote and sustain their service to veterans and their families across the nation," Cr Kam said.
"Bruce Jeffrey, president of the Morwell RSL, approached the Rose Garden Committee to request the introduction of the RSL Rose into the Rose Garden. The Morwell RSL, working with Corporate Roses at Myponga, South Australia, donated the roses which will be planted at the southern end of the garden, in front of the Morwell Senior Citizens Building in Maryvale Crescent. The Morwell RSL is also donating a seat for the bed.
"As well as this garden bed, two other beds will be planted with additional roses to complement The RSL Rose.
"The RSL Rose is a wonderful addition to the Rose Garden and with Anzac Day on our doorstep it is timely too. Visitors can not only admire the beauty of the rose but can also reflect on the valuable contribution of our service personnel to our nation," Cr Kam concluded.
The RSL Rose features striking tones of regal burgundy and soft amber to stand out in any garden. Mirroring the colours of dawn and dusk, each classic shaped bud opens to produce an informal, petal filled flower borne on long stems, ideal for cutting. The bush is continuously in bloom, well rounded and clothed in glossy deep green foliage. Carrying a light spicy rose perfume, this rose looks brilliant planted singly, in large groups or in pots.
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