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As in Roses or other plants Simon

No Carole.......you're not allowed to talk about sex !!!!

I said plants Dave some of those I know a bit about not things I nothing about like sex

Val, however has got me addicted to Irises bad girl that.
Do you want my list of Irises that are coming in February.

I am getting married soon,second time to a lovely lady with very green thumbs,and was wondering what the group can recommend as a button hole rose flower.I note that Theodore Roosavelt always used Duchesse de Brabant,which we have,but I'd be interested in any suggestions.My suit is charcoal grey,light colour shirt with a bit of purple in the tie.
Is this off topic enough Simon?
Cheers Stephen

I second Cecile Brunner as a button hole rose. This rose flushes in spring then always produces a few blooms right up until a second autumn flush.

I have a really good CB that seems to bloom more than others. If you settle into permanent accomodation would love to give you a CB plant from this bush as a belated wedding present.

As time goes on you will realise there are better clones to breed than others. That is why I treasure a lot of roses I have here for propagation.

FWIW I would like to put forward the rose "Precious Memories" (DIChello) as a nice choice for your button hole rose Stephen:



Not too big or too small I think the colour would blend well with a bit of purple & charcoal grey. The rose plant itself could be kept as a constant reminder of your day because of its name! All the best to you & yours!

Both look nice. We had CB on our wedding breakfast tables. It's also called the "sweetheart rose."
All the best for a great day!