Winston Churchill Sweet Pea is named after Winston Churchill of Great Britain.
Who were they named after?
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During those periods. Personal hygene was hardly heard of. Hair styles amounted to wigs.
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Thank you Louis for your research. Of course today many plants are named after TV & film personalities. Of course most of the botanical names include the finder etc, such as Banksia etc.
I think that taking an interest in such research really does add to one acceptance and understanding of horticulture.
I think that taking an interest in such research really does add to one acceptance and understanding of horticulture.
Alfred Sisley Shrub Rose is named after the impressionist painter Alfred Sisley.
The Julia Child Rose is named after Julia Child the chef.
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Is thàt because of butter?
That is correct. Julia got to choose the color.
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It's the simple things....
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Henry Fonda Tea Rose was named after Henry Ford.
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I had to read that twice. So the Henry Ford Tea Rose was renamed after Henry Fonda?
The Henry Fonda Tea Rose was named after Henry Fonda.
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Pictured is Dracula vampira, endemic to Ecuador and with a name that doubles down on the theme.
The genus is native to southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Pictured is Dracula vampira, endemic to Ecuador and with a name that doubles down on the theme.
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