On Thursday, May 22, 2025, a festive ceremony was held at Berg Castle, where Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess baptized a new rose, meaningfully named 'Resilience', in the presence of Prime Minister Luc Frieden, representatives of the Second World War Memorial Service and members of the association Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg. This commemorative rose pays tribute to all those who fought for freedom and is introduced as part of the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The rose 'Resilience' stands for the ability to overcome trauma and rebuild a future, much like the efforts made by Luxembourg and Europe after 1945. Its name stands for a strong message, in an actual international context where peace and democratic values must be defended with conviction. Because France and Luxembourg shared a similar destiny during the years 1940-1945, Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg wished to entrust the creation of this commemorative rose to a French rose grower. 'Résilience' is an achievement of Jérôme Rateau, from the Roses Anciennes André Eve establishments in the Loire Valley. This rose bush, slightly perfumed, is distinguished by its bundles of 4 to 6 flowers in elegant cuts, with silky petals, slightly wavy, in a delicious composition in cream, edged in mottled pink, evolving towards a delicate light white pink. Its clearly visible stamens attract pollinating insects. With its dark, semi-glossy and disease-resistant foliage, it reaches a height of 100 to 120 cm and blooms generously from May to October. It is suitable for all gardens and parks and should bloom especially in memory sites.
It was a rainy but warm celebration, on May 30, 2024, for the baptism of the 'Pétales de l'Amitié' rose in the Parc Jeannot Belling in Remich, as part of the festivities for the 20th anniversary of the twinning between the cities of Remich and Bessan (France). In the presence of Mr. Lex Delles (Minister of Tourism), Mrs. Michèle Izquierdo (Municipal counselor in Bessan), aldermen and members of the communal council, rose growers Rudy and Ann Velle-Boudolff from LENS ROSES (Belgium), members of the board of directors of PATRIMONE ROSES LUXEMBOURG and other guests, the mayor Jacques Sitz emphasized that the new rose will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two cities. The hybrid of moschata rose was created by Ann Velle-Boudolf (LENS ROSES, Belgium). It has the best qualities to beautify the public spaces, gardens and vineyards of Remich. It is very robust and blooming from May to the end of October, bee-friendly and has a pleasant fragrance. The silky petals are of a soft apricot color turning towards white. In autumn, the magnificent 'Pétales de l'Amitié' is covered with many small rose hips. The inhabitants of Remich will be able to admire the rose in bloom next to the weather vane, symbol of the twinning of the two cities, in the Jeannot Belling Park. Godmother: Micheline Izquierdo (Municipal councilor of Bessan) Godfather: Jean-Marc Hierzig (Communal councilor of Remich)
The baptism of the 'Ruby Kiss' rose took place on April 28, 2024, in the Orangerie of the Domaine Thermal de Mondorf-les-Bains, during the closing of the 10th anniversary festivities of the asbl Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg. The red tea hybrid rose was created by KORDES ROSEN. Godmother: Claudine Als (Honorary President and founding member of Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg) Godfathers: Christian Pennassou, Nicolas Graas, Dr Robert L. Philippart (founding members of Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg)
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