The Beirut Rose ('Meideauri'), also known by its French name Rose de Beyrouth, was developed by the French rose producer, Meilland International SA, and unveiled at the ninth Garden Show & Spring Festival, which is held annually at the Beirut Hippodrome in Lebanon.[1]

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According to Meilland, the Beirut Rose, a "romantic-looking" bloom, was developed "in tribute to the resilience" of the city of Beirut, and its six-month blooming season symbolizes the "tenacious nature" of Lebanon's capital, which "has resurged from conflict and tragedy time and again".[2]

The pink rose will be planted in the garden of Martyr's Square in Beirut and throughout Lebanon.[3]

The rose is available worldwide in Meilland's catalogue and at the nursery of its agent in Lebanon, Robinson Agri.

Characteristics edit

  • Stems bear five to 25 flowers each[2]
  • Blooms have some 75 to 80 petals[2]
  • 100% disease resistant[2]
  • Blooms continuously from June through December[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "L'Orient-Le Jour". Lorientlejour.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Where roses are pink and themes are green". The Daily Star. 2012-05-30. Archived from the original on 2019-02-15. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. ^ "" Green Attitude ", thème de l'édition 2012 du Garden Show | Politique Liban | L'Orient-Le Jour". Lorientlejour.com. 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-06-24.