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'Hilda Sophia Lehmann' rose Reviews & Comments
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This rose was named after my grandmother who came from a small town in South Australia called Caltowie.
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It's always interesting to know details like this.
Please be aware there is a section on the rose's Description tab called "Breeder's Notes:" which is reserved for you (the breeder) to add comments about your rose.
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Warren, Seeing what you have bred, it is on the cards that your grandmother grew roses.
Are there any old roses remaining in her garden?
Regards, Patricia
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Hi Patricia
I never knew her, she passed away when my father was 16yrs old, I feel like I lost alot because she was supposed to have been a really lovely lady. This rose is my favourite and I dedicate it to her with all my heart.
cheers Warren
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What a gorgeous grandson you would have been for her. She would have been delighted that you used 'Mme. Caroline Testout' as the pollen parent. I am sure we will all remember the photo of this lady when we read about and see the rose 'Hilda Sophia Lehmann' in the future.
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I took some pics of a garden around the former bank building in Caltowie last November. Lots of heritage roses, but recently-planted. Not bad for a low-rainfall area! Looks like similar stone to your photo.
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The rose bushes look pretty healthy, Its probably a climate similar to here, we have around 12" rainfall per annum. There are a lot of stone buildings in Caltowie , if my memory serves me right, alot of the people now go to Jamestown for their shopping , I think the town is getting smaller with less shops open.
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