Marie Osmond Lavender Rose Introduced

The rose, national flower of the United States, has had symbolic meaning since ancient times. While all roses symbolize love, the lavender rose symbolizes enchantment and love at first sight, and indicates opulence or majesty. Now Marie Osmond joins the ranks of numerous celebrities who have roses named in their honor, including Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant and Judy Garland. The new rose is named the ?EUR??,,????'??Marie Osmond?EUR??,,????'?? and is accompanied by the new ?EUR??,,????'??Marie?EUR??,,????'?? doll themed after the lavender rose. According to Dave Grim, Marketing Director for Alabama-based Cottage Hill Nursery, Inc., which developed this unique hybrid rose, and producer of the nursery?EUR??,,????'???s QVC show, ?EUR??,,????'??Gardening Made Easy by Cottage Farms Direct,?EUR??,,????'?? the ?EUR??,,????'??Marie Osmond?EUR??,,????'?? lavender rose plant is a stunning, highly fragrant two-toned lavender. The center of each blossom is a soft, pale lavender in color and the outer petals are a deeper, darker shade of lavender. Grown in Arizona, the rose plants can be shipped to consumers at the appropriate planting time for their geographical area. Retailers can provide information on the availability of the ?EUR??,,????'??Marie Osmond?EUR??,,????'?? rose bush or visit, www.charismabrands.com