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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Roses are red, violets are blue . . . .? This old phrase may be common as ever throughout the world, but for one Auckland family, it certainly is not living up to its colours . . . red roses that is.
For more than five years, Vijay Ramanlal and his family had red roses which always flowered red in their “rose bageecha”.
They had a few rose shrubs of other colours in the garden, but this week, the red rose tree, full of gorgeous red blooms, had an unusual bloom in their midst – a stunning white rose which has had the Patel family stumped.
“Never before this has happened,” Vijay told the Indian Weekender this week. “It has always bloomed red flowers, we’re really proud of our roses and they are well looked after and add much beauty to our place.
“It’s a mystery, but the white one just adds to the beauty.”
Vijay’s sister, Ramilla, attributes it as a good sign and showering of blessing for her brother who married Freni Vijay Patel a month ago in Auckland.
“It’s a blessing for the couple,” Ramilla said. She said she was aware of hybrids and different types pf propagation, but was amazed that only a single flower turned white.
“The whole tree has bloomed red flowers only this whole time.”
Ramilla said the white flower had stayed full and bright throughout the week, and had just started losing its petals few days ago.
The family is keen to find out if anyone else can shed some light on the rare occurrence.
Roses are red, violets are blue . . . .? This old phrase may be common as ever throughout the world, but for one Auckland family, it certainly is not living up to its colours . . . red roses that is. For more than five years, Vijay Ramanlal and his family had red roses which always flowered red...
Roses are red, violets are blue . . . .? This old phrase may be common as ever throughout the world, but for one Auckland family, it certainly is not living up to its colours . . . red roses that is.
For more than five years, Vijay Ramanlal and his family had red roses which always flowered red in their “rose bageecha”.
They had a few rose shrubs of other colours in the garden, but this week, the red rose tree, full of gorgeous red blooms, had an unusual bloom in their midst – a stunning white rose which has had the Patel family stumped.
“Never before this has happened,” Vijay told the Indian Weekender this week. “It has always bloomed red flowers, we’re really proud of our roses and they are well looked after and add much beauty to our place.
“It’s a mystery, but the white one just adds to the beauty.”
Vijay’s sister, Ramilla, attributes it as a good sign and showering of blessing for her brother who married Freni Vijay Patel a month ago in Auckland.
“It’s a blessing for the couple,” Ramilla said. She said she was aware of hybrids and different types pf propagation, but was amazed that only a single flower turned white.
“The whole tree has bloomed red flowers only this whole time.”
Ramilla said the white flower had stayed full and bright throughout the week, and had just started losing its petals few days ago.
The family is keen to find out if anyone else can shed some light on the rare occurrence.
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