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Post by sweetpea on Jan 19, 2012 11:49:31 GMT
Going to a golden wedding do in March. I was best man at a mate's wedding back in 1962 and now its 50 years later. I thought of getting a plant or some such as I cant afford real gold.  I know there is a rose called Golden anniversary but I don't know what it is like. I'm sure there must be something suitable out there in the plant world so maybe someone can come up with an idea. The location is in Somerset so relatively mild compared with the north. If this party turns out like his silver anniversary then it will be one big knees up and singing marine songs not fit to be heard in public ;D Anyway I would appreciate any ideas. |
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Post by SueA on Jan 19, 2012 12:26:45 GMT
There are some pretty roses available from Fryers Sweetpea with 'Golden' in the name including 'Golden Wedding', the only one I've got is 'Golden Showers' which is a good small climber. Just put 'golden' in the search box on their website. www.fryers-roses.co.uk/Home/ |
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Post by Fractal on Jan 19, 2012 12:29:24 GMT
Golden Celebration is probably the best of the roses with the word Golden in the name. A classy alternative could be Camellia Golden Anniversary which is a cream with hint of yellow.
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 19, 2012 12:43:43 GMT
Thank you sue & Steve.
I have grown golden showers some years back.
The camellia idea sounds good though I don't know what their soil type is so that may be a bit of a gamble.
Its not until the 3rd march so still have some time yet.
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Post by Cherry on Jan 19, 2012 14:51:26 GMT
We bought Ulmus x hollandica 'Wredei' for our friends' golden wedding and they show it to us every year. I absolutely love it. I did grow the Golden Elm with the bushy head in Victoria.
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Post by grindle on Jan 19, 2012 17:33:37 GMT
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Post by merlin on Jan 19, 2012 17:46:34 GMT
Golden Celebration is probably the best of the roses with the word Golden in the name. A classy alternative could be Camellia Golden Anniversary which is a cream with hint of yellow. Absolutely !!!!!! and the perfume is fantastic. |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 19, 2012 20:01:44 GMT
Myrtus 'Glanleam Gold' has neat small variegated gold foliage and beautiful myrtle flowers. It is evergreen or evergold.
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 19, 2012 20:34:43 GMT
Thought I would go with the rose but will see if I can source it locally. Thanks everyone for your input.  |
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Post by seaburn on Jan 19, 2012 22:07:47 GMT
can I throw in another suggestion?
my brother gave me a garden voucher to chose a plant of my choice for our 25th as he knew I have some strong preferences and some equally strong dislikes.
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Post by Fractal on Jan 20, 2012 8:06:59 GMT
can I throw in another suggestion? my brother gave me a garden voucher to chose a plant of my choice for our 25th as he knew I have some strong preferences and some equally strong dislikes. Strong dislikes?.........you?  I know what you mean of course. It's a common suggestion of mine to the customer if I sense the person receiving the plant is knowledgeable about plants. |
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Post by Fractal on Jan 20, 2012 8:08:27 GMT
Thought I would go with the rose but will see if I can source it locally. Thanks everyone for your input. Remember also you may not be the only person bringing a rose! |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 20, 2012 11:19:17 GMT
I would love that Seaburn. I have plants here which are better known under the name of the person who gave me the voucher.
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Post by seaburn on Jan 20, 2012 19:53:05 GMT
yes me too Cherry and yes I have some very very strong disikes Steve. petunias being a particular one. Just cant warm to them at all.
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 21, 2012 16:24:47 GMT
Thought I would go with the rose but will see if I can source it locally. Thanks everyone for your input. ;D |
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