Introduction of the rose 'Machera', 2023

On May 12, 2023, in the beautiful setting of the garden of the renovated Maison d'Osbourg in Grevenmacher, a new rose was named 'Machera'.

The alderman Monique Hermes, in her very precise presentation, recounted the tormented history of the city of Moselle, Machera being one of the first documented names of the city. Léon Gloden, mayor and member of parliament, welcomed the initiative to have a new rose baptized, a beautiful way to spread the image of the Luxembourg Moselle Metropolis far beyond its territory. This action is fully in line with the City’s embellishment project. Thus, several rose bushes are already blooming in the grounds of the Osbourg Garden and on the esplanade of the Moselle. He thanked the association 'Patrimoine Roses pour le Luxembourg' for its support in carrying out this beautiful project. The musical accompaniment during the ceremony was provided by the students of the Regional School of Music of Grevenmacher.

The godmother of the rose is Wine Queen 2022, Zoé Schoeben, alongside the godfather Guido Kliska, head gardener of the city of Grevenmacher.

The new rose creation was bred by Ann Velle-Boudolff from LENS ROSES, internationally renowned and based in Belgium. In the beginning of its flowering the roses are of a tender golden yellow, to then fade to a pearly white. The dark foliage is very healthy. The variety, a rose bush hybrid of moschata, reaches a height of 100 cm, and blooms throughout the summer and perfumes with a sweet and spicy scent.