Anniversary Help please

[SubRosa]

This valentines will see my mum 'celebrating' her wedding annivesary for the first time without my dad, I would like for her to know that I understand this day is both important to her and has not passed without some kind of acknowledgement, I was thinking of buying a rose, but have exhausted all name related possibilities I can think of.... the only vague connection I can find is a rose called dad.

Any thoughts as to what else I could do, or how a get a new variety either commissioned or named?

[whirligig]

Nothing of help to add but I think it's a lovely idea and I'm sure your mum will appreciate you thinking of her - good on you!

[Derby]

Certain roses have meanings, for example lust, love and memory - you could go for that. You could also tell her how you feel and acknowledge that it is a bad time for you both.

Edited by Derby on Wednesday 28th January 20:35

[SubRosa]

I've managed to find ones dedicated to some charities, anyone know if the British Heart Foundation has one, or how I could commission one, with all/some of the profits from future sales going to BHF?

[WelshGasman]

Have you seen all these?

http://www.rosebuddies.com/list.html

[bigTee]

Don't take her to see Batman.


Bad idea.



edited to add, how about a star? you can name them and you get a chart of it's whereabouts.

Edited by bigTee on Wednesday 28th January 20:53

[SubRosa]

bigTee said:

Don't take her to see Batman.


Bad idea.

She's not been to the cinema in over 40 years....so maybe I will, although I suspect Batman is probably not the film she would most appreciate

[Hoppy2008]

WOW!
I was not expecting that!
I was expecting to see something like "I've forgotten my anniversary, my wife is gonna hit the roof".

I cant help with the flowers I'm afraid, but whatever you do, I'm sure your Mum will appreciate it massively!
How very thoughtful of you, well done Mate! It's things like this that restores my faith in Humans.

[SubRosa]

WelshGasman said:

Have you seen all these?

http://www.rosebuddies.com/list.html

I have thank you, there are a couple there that are possible, but just don't completely 'fit'.

[SubRosa]

I like the star idea, as he loved astronomy mmmm I wonder if I can nominate a charity instead, off to Google.

Really keen to do something that not only acknowledges their marriage, but is useful and has a purpose as that was essence of who he was.

[bigTee]

try here,


http://www.starregistry.co.uk/


You can call the star both there first names. Always together then, and always remembered when you look into the night sky.

[wadgebeast]

You can get a nice box with a 'name your own rose' pack in it. Is that what the link is? V slow connection tonight so don't want to lose it. Bought one for the long haired colonel last year and she loved it.

[SPR2]

There is www.countrygardenroses.co.uk you could try to name a rose.

[SubRosa]

SPR2 said:

There is www.countrygardenroses.co.uk you could try to name a rose.

I've looked at those, it apprears you only get to name the bush, as opposed to commissioning a variety.

[SPR2]

How about calling Harry Wheatcroft Roses in Nottingham [0115 921 6061] They are very well known rose growers and maybe could help you.

[SubRosa]

SPR2]How about calling Harry Wheatcroft Roses in Nottingham [0115 921 6061 said:

They are very well known rose growers and maybe could help you.

Thanks, I will do that.

[Planet Claire]

I've often wondered how you can get an actual rose variety named so I look forward to reading the answer, I hope.

Also look for other plants, such as clematis, camelias, etc. The RHS Plant Finder is pretty good. Try putting in your dad's first name and see what it comes up with.

When my ex-boss left work I bought her a rose called 'Sarah' (her name!), which I found on that website but there's plenty of other plants to choose from.

[SPR2]

SubRosa said:

SPR2]How about calling Harry Wheatcroft Roses in Nottingham [0115 921 6061 said:

They are very well known rose growers and maybe could help you.

Thanks, I will do that.

Any luck with them?

[pokethepope]

Im sure i've seen a gift 'kit' before where you can name a rose. Dont know if its a variety or bush though. Similar to the acre of moon or lord/lady title gift kits.

[FastLaneGirl]

Is this any use: http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product....

I was browsing on Lastminute & had the same thought (lost my dad last year, thought mum could plant the rose in their much loved garden). Basically you get the unnamed seeds with a unique ref number, when you choose the name it is placed on a registry.

Let me know if you find anything better, it's definitely an idea I want to follow up for my mum