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Rose with the name 'Caitlin' in it?

20 years ago

Does anyone know of a rose with the name "Caitlin" in it? I bought a Bella Rosa for a friend when she had her first baby called Isabella. Now she has another baby, called Caitlin, and I was hoping to find another suitable rose. No luck googling though.

(Why couldn't she have called the baby something more easily matched - like Mister Lincoln or Just Joey?!)

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MeriBast
20 years ago
Hi there,
I just ran on over to "helpmefind.com" and found three roses with the name 'Caitlin' in them. They are all miniatures, and I am not sure if they are available here, but I have included a link to the page for you anyway.

regards,
MeriBast

Here is a link that might be useful: Caitlin at 'HelpMeFind
Vivienne
20 years ago
I can't think of any rose that has Caitlin in the name. It might be easier to get your friend The Children's Rose or Happy Child.
Vivienne
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Thrip
20 years ago
Too bad Sandies seedlings aren't ready yet!
Thrip (Mr)
Sparaxis
20 years ago
I have one here - I will look in the morning. It's a bit confusing though because it has Caitlin on the label but Cathryn on the reverse. It is a David Austin look alike rose. Apricot I think. Only new.
femmeradsy
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks all - and thanks Sparaxis, I will look forward to hearing what you found!

It's amazing what you find once you look into things. Caitlin is Celtic version of Kathryn/Catherine (etc) so we've found a few with variations of Kate that we could use: KateÂs delight, Kathryn McGredy, Kathryn Morley. Plus the literal meaning of the name is "pure" so that's another possibility to look into: Pure Love, Pure Perfume ...

And would you believe we even found one with their surname in it!
Sparaxis
20 years ago
From Swanes Nurseries, it is classed as a "Modern Heritage" rose, and is called Sweet Caitlin, with "Sweet Kathleen" written on the reverse. It is a lovely apricot, and my new bush is healthy with lush foliage but hasn't bloomed so i haven't seen it in real life yet. I would imagine it would make an ideal present for the new baby's parents.
femmeradsy
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks so much - this is perfect. I know they will love it!
cranethie2
20 years ago
Totally o/topic

My son's partner wouldn't let him name his first daughter after me (custom.....1st girl gets grandmothers name ) Catherine.

He got away with Caitlin a name she'd never heard before. Last laugh .....she chose Jane as a second name.......my grandmother was called Catherine Jane.

Aren't I nasty :))

Cathy

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