|
|
|
Next Meeting:
Sunday, May 4th @ 2:30pm EST, Orchid Room
May the Fourth Be With You!
This Month's Program
Old Garden Roses: 101
Society members John Evans and David Eppley will present a program on how to care for your Old Garden Roses.
Rose of the Month
The Swamp Rose
Photograph by: Evan Ellman
|
The 'Swamp Rose', also known as Rosa palustris, is a shrub in the rose family native to much of eastern North America.
The species epithet palustris is Latin for "of the marsh" and indicates its common habitat. The 'Swamp Rose' can be found from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the north, south to Florida and west to Arkansas and Ontario. The 'Swamp Rose' blooms once a season, either in spring or early summer, with 3-inch flowers featuring 25 delicate, medium-pink petals. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and are borne singly on arching branches, giving the plant a graceful, untamed appearance. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are drawn to the open-faced flowers, making this rose a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. The blooms can also be cut for casual arrangements that bring nature indoors.
As its flowering season concludes, R. Palustris 'Swamp Rose' produces vibrant, pea-sized red rose hips that persist through fall. These hips are a feast for songbirds and can also be harvested for making jellies, teas, and other culinary treats. Their bright color adds interest to the garden, extending the plant’s appeal long after the flowers have faded. True to its name, 'Swamp Rose' thrives in moist, organically rich soils (as well as in normal garden conditions), making it perfect for areas that are too damp for other plants. This robust shrub reaches a mature size of approximately 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, with disease-resistant, medium-green foliage that keeps it looking fresh and healthy throughout the growing season. While it prefers consistently moist conditions, it does not tolerate standing water, so ensure proper drainage when planting. |
Annual Dues
Our society is growing and we are very excited! Please remember our society appreciates your prompt attention to our dues! Our annual dues are $25.00 per person and $35.00 per family!
Please send your dues to:
OAHRS
1124 Western Way
Orlando, Fl 32804-4933
We will have member rose society shirts in time for the plant sale and field trip!
Shirts will be available at the February meeting!
Please send your dues to:
OAHRS
1124 Western Way
Orlando, Fl 32804-4933
We will have member rose society shirts in time for the plant sale and field trip!
Shirts will be available at the February meeting!
OAHRS Shirts
OAHRS Logo Shirts can be purchased from Elaine Ellman. (Nice item to wear to meetings and events.)
Hospitality
We always appreciate your raffle items, please feel free to contribute any item at the next meeting.
Your help with the hospitality tables by bringing refreshments is so very much appreciated as everyone tells us that they enjoy our after meeting refreshments and we do thank all of you who contribute those delectable, delightful, delicious food treats and goodies! Sending a BIG rosy hug to those members who help in setting up the meeting room and decorating the tables. Thank you!
The Garden House at Harry P Leu. Gardens
The Society meets at The Garden House at Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens 1920 North Forest Ave, Orlando Fl on the first Sunday of the month. Doors open at 2:00PM, program starts at 2:30pm.
A newsletter, the "Historical Rose Herald" is published once a month, with articles on caring for old roses, and special events written by our Master Rosarian George Williamson. The Society is an affiliate member of the ARS and DSD.
OAHRS Program info: (407) 497-1639
Leu Gardens: (407) 246-2020
Free admission, free parking.
A newsletter, the "Historical Rose Herald" is published once a month, with articles on caring for old roses, and special events written by our Master Rosarian George Williamson. The Society is an affiliate member of the ARS and DSD.
OAHRS Program info: (407) 497-1639
Leu Gardens: (407) 246-2020
Free admission, free parking.
2025 Current Officers of the Society
President - Dana Ney
Vice President - David Eppley
Secretary - Ann Vassilou
Treasurer - Bobbie Lang
Program Chairman - Marjorie Brown
Hospitality - Society Effort
Photographer - Ron Ellman
Membership - Jackie Vanderpol & Joan Rumph
Board of Directors - Ron Ellman
Board of Directors - Elaine Ellman
Board of Directors - George Williamson
Board of Directors - Marjorie Brown
Care - Jean Webber & Jeanette Ryan
Vice President - David Eppley
Secretary - Ann Vassilou
Treasurer - Bobbie Lang
Program Chairman - Marjorie Brown
Hospitality - Society Effort
Photographer - Ron Ellman
Membership - Jackie Vanderpol & Joan Rumph
Board of Directors - Ron Ellman
Board of Directors - Elaine Ellman
Board of Directors - George Williamson
Board of Directors - Marjorie Brown
Care - Jean Webber & Jeanette Ryan
ARS CONSULTING ROSARIANS
ARS MASTER ROSARIANS
Tom Burke - [email protected]
Elaine Ellman - [email protected]
George Williamson - [email protected]
Elaine Ellman - [email protected]
George Williamson - [email protected]
