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York Minster Rose Planted in Dean’s Park for the First Time
Published Tuesday 2nd March 2010 by Kendal Mosley-Chalk
On Monday 1st March, at 11.30am, the York Minster Rose was introduced to the public for the first time with an inaugural planting ceremony in Dean’s Park.
The York Minster Rose is a repeat flowering floribunda bush with creamy full petals with a delicate pink flush, echoing the centre of the wonderful Rose Window in York Minster. It will be officially launched at the Chelsea Flower show in 2011 and commercially available the following autumn.
The York Minster Rose was developed by Harkness Roses of Hitchin, originally founded in North Yorkshire, and was chosen by members of the York Minster Fund and the Dean of York, the Very Reverend Keith Jones.
The stunning new rose bed will be visible from the West End entrance to Dean’s Park, with a plaque to commemorate this very special event in the life of the Minster. The Dean says, ‘This rose will be a reminiscence of York Minster for everyone’s garden, and a beautiful memento of a place to remember.’
For photos from the event, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/yorkminster