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Sourcing 'Charmaine' Rose

14 years ago

Dear All

I am looking for a rose I purchased and gave as a gift about 9 years ago in Victoria, called "Charmaine" - the retail nursery has since closed. Would you have any idea how I could obtain one? The "help me find" UK site said and it was bred in England by George Geary/Burbage Nursery in 1929, and the heritage rose Australia list has it as 1934.

Any ideas?

Thank you very much

Charmaine Holmes

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funnelweb
14 years ago
Hi Charmaine.
I just checked my Botanica's Pocket Roses and found only one Charmain (spelt without the 'e' at the end). It is a "modern, modern, Shrub, Medium pink, repeat flowerer with an arching habit..... an English rose bred by David Austin in 1982". Unfortunately, no other of the name is mentioned! Maybe if you 'Googled it' (did an Internet search) you might come up with something more.
VitaS
14 years ago
I once grew the David Austin Rose by the name of "Charmian" (registered name: AUSmian) which is a totally different rose to the one you are seeking called Charmaine. Perhaps the HRIA may list it as a different year perhaps because they record the date of its arrival in Australia rather than its orign? Not sure, you might try and contact the HRIA and ask them - http://www.heritage.rose.org.au/contact.html
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Cassy White
11 years ago
Hi Charmaine, Did you ever locate the rose you mentioned? I too am looking for it. It would be great if you could share any info. Thanks.
Charmaine Allen
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
hi was anyone successful in finding a charmain rose, with pink flowers,I lost mine recently and hoping to find another. if I can get a bud stick, rose bush or even a cutting would be great thanks

kiwigal660@gmail.com
Charmaine Allen
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I may have found a source that might sell a charmain rose try gardenarium@bigpond.com or orders@gardenarium.com.au this season orders are done, November 1st is when to try ordering for a new rose. No nursery's in New Zealand I tried had the rose in, found possibility in Australia. good luck hunting

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