{"id":20997,"date":"2026-01-16T07:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=21139"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:52:11","slug":"back-to-school-for-top-class-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/blog\/2026\/01\/16\/back-to-school-for-top-class-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school \u2026 for top class roses"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a growing list of schools that now have their \u2018own\u2019 rose and you can be sure they are top performers!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It has become popular for schools to celebrate their centenary or milestone anniversary with a special rose named after the school.<\/p>\n

Why roses? Most likely because the rose itself symbolises so many of the values that schools can identify with, such as valour, balance, hope, resilience, adaptability, passion (red roses) purity and innocence (white roses).<\/p>\n

School roses are also good fund raisers. The sale of such roses to present parents and past pupils can help to generate funds for the school or special projects and you can be sure that mass plantings helps to beautify the school grounds too.<\/p>\n

Centenary roses <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a testimony to the enduring nature of our schools quite a number of schools that have celebrated their centenaries with roses.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Spirit of SACS\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The oldest school in South Africa, that was founded in Cape Town on October 1, 1829, is \u2018SACS (SA College School) and its rose is called \u2018Spirit of SACS\u2019. The rose was chosen for its combination of immaculate old-fashioned white blooms and modern vigour. It is a compact, hip high Fairytale rose and has become a favourite for bridal bouquets.<\/p>\n

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\u2018St Dunstan\u2019s Centenary\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another venerable rose for a venerable school. The \u2018St Dunstan\u2019s Centenary\u2019 rose\u2019 is related to the world famous \u2018Peace\u2019 rose and it was chose to honour the centenary of St Dunstan\u2019s College, an independent co-ed school in Benoni. The urn-shaped yellow buds slowly unfold into a large bloom, suffused with a pink sheen. The blooms last well on the 2m highbush and remain fresh when cut for the vase.<\/p>\n

Roses for boy\u2019s schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is probably not surprising that many boy\u2019s schools have chosen pure red roses or those with a deep red tinge. These include Grey College, King Edward, Michael house, Paul Roos, Pretoria Boy\u2019s High, St Peter\u2019s, and St Stithians\u2019 College. The only girl\u2019s school with a red rose is \u2018St Mary\u2019s\u2019 in Waverly, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Cordwalles Centenary Rose.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A rose that is just a little different is the \u2018Cordwalles Centenary Rose.\u2019 Rose breeder Ludwig Tascher looked for a rose that the boys could identify with. In other words, a strong colour, rugged and easy to grow. The rose that ticked the boxes is tall and tough, producing blooms of a glowing orange vermilion that take on a brown hue when the flowers have opened. It is a superb specimen rose for planting on its own, in flower beds and for security as a thorny hedge.<\/p>\n

What girls schools want<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mostly, girl\u2019s schools favour softer colours, such as pink or a blend of cream and pink, such as Johannesburg\u2019 s Roedean School, \u2018St Mary\u2019s DSG in Pretoria, St Ursula\u2019s School in Krugersdorp \u00a0and Stellenbosch schools of Rhenish and Bloemhof.<\/p>\n

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\u2018St Ursula\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The rare colouring and antique charm of \u2018Phambili DSG\u2019 makes this an unforgettable rose. It was named to commemorate the 150th<\/sup> anniversary of St Mary\u2019s DSG in Pretoria. Its long-lasting blooms symbolise strength and confidence and enduring beauty. The shoulder high hybrid tea is vigorous and healthy.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Phambili DSG\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adapting to climate change<\/strong><\/p>\n

When choosing roses, schools are also looking for roses that are hardier and drought tolerant.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Curro.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Curro group, chose this brilliant vermillion rose to celebrate their 10th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n

This hardy, drought tolerant rose produces a multitude of short-stemmed blooms. It needs less water than traditional hybrid tea roses because its spreading growth shades the roots and the short-stemmed flowers take less energy to produce. The strong petals hold their shape without fading, even under the hottest sun.<\/p>\n

Other school roses that fall into this category are \u2018Legacy of Bellavista\u2019 and \u2018The Ridge School.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\u2018The Ridge School.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018The Ridge School\u2019 is a \u00a0very popular strong growing shrub rose that is virtually maintenance free. It has very fragrant, long lasting deep mauve blooms. The 2 m high and wide shrub stands out as a feature and it is also useful as a background.<\/p>\n

More details: www.ludwigsroses.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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