The rose 'Lady in Gold, syn. Gëlle Fra' was introduced as part of the centenary festivities of the Commemoration Monument 'Gëlle Fra'. The 'Gëlle Fra' Monument, created by the artist Claus Cito and inaugurated at Place de la Constitution in Luxembourg in 1923, was erected in memory of the Luxembourgish soldiers who died during the First World War. The 'Gëlle Fra' is a symbol of freedom and resistance for the Luxembourg population. The floribunda rose, with soft yellow roses, created by the rose grower Ann Velle-Boudolf (LENS ROSES), was introduced on March 06, 2023, at the Ministry of State, Hotel Saint Maximin in Luxembourg. Godfather: Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Minister of State Godmother: Lydie Polfer, Mayor of the City of Luxembourg In honor of the rose 'Lady in Gold, syn. Gëlle Fra’ a special meng.post stamp was issued by POST Philately and asbl Patrimoine Roses pour le Luxembourg.
The baptism of the rose 'Red Fire' took place on 26 August 2022 at the headquarters of Paul Wurth S.A., as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the company in 2020. The modern shrub rose blooms in clusters of bright red double flowers, with a yellow heart, the edges of the petals being serrated. The plant forms an erect shrub with a height of 120 to 150 cm. The foliage is glossy dark green, the young shoots are tinged with bronze. The rose has a light perfume and wears rose hips in autumn. It is a creation of the breeder Ann Velle-Boudolf, LENS ROSES, Belgium. Godmother: Angela Leone (Paul Wurth S.A.) Godfather: Nico Hensgen (Paul Wurth S.A.)
The baptism of the rose 'Mémoire de Wiltz' took place on July 22, 2022, in the courtyard of the castle in Wiltz. 'Mémoire de Wiltz' is a rose against forgetting, as a reminder of the general strike of August 31, 1942, against the Nazi occupying forces, which had just introduced forced recruitment, and as a symbol of the exemplary courage of the citizens of Wiltz in rebuilding their city after the war. The Floribunda rose, with simple flowers in a soft coral pink with a white heart, was bred by Martin Vissers (VIVA INTERNATIONAL). Godparents: Guy de Muyser (Vice President Patrimoine Roses pour le Luxembourg), Fränk Arndt (Mayor of the City of Wiltz), Patrick Comes, Pierre Koppes, Albert Waaijenberg (the 3 aldermen of the City of Wiltz)
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