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Feb 28, 2024 · The classic old Southern rose ‘Peggy Martin’ survived two weeks underwater after Hurricane Katrina. It’s named for the Louisiana gardener who owned it.
Oct 7, 2023 · The 'Peggy Martin' Rose has a storied history to match its beautiful blooms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite reasons for planting a 'Peggy Martin' rose in your garden this season.
Peggy Martin is a prolific climbing rose with cluster pink blooms showing their beauty in Spring and Fall. This rose lived under salt water for over two weeks, and would make a beautiful addition to your landscape. The Peggy Martin Rose is by far the most popular rose sold at Chamblee's Rose Nursery. Year Introduced/Discovered:
Peggy Martin roses are a Southern favorite due to their ease of care, disease resistance and gorgeous, prolific, pink blooms. The rose produces clusters of small flowers in early spring and can rebloom in the fall.
Nov 15, 2022 · Also known as the 'Hurricane Katrina' rose, this vining beauty also has a backstory of resilience and even sparked a mission. Here's how the 'Peggy Martin' rose continues to thrive in Southern gardens today after it survived one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history.
May 10, 2024 · Peggy Martin Climbing Rose roses can reach from 6 feet to 15 feet easily and are even taller, making them an excellent choice for covering fences, walls, trellises, and arbors. The plant is also known for its exceptional disease resistance, withstanding pests and diseases that commonly plague other roses.
Apr 11, 2024 · If there’s a rose that embodies the resilience of Louisiana, it’s the Peggy Martin. Sometimes called the “Hurricane Katrina Rose” for its extraordinary survival story, this beloved climber brings a touch of Southern charm to gardens from Baton Rouge to the Bayou.
Peggy Martin has been a mainstay in the New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society for many years. She and her husband, MJ, lived in Plaquemines Parish a few miles across the Mississippi River from the city of New Orleans.
After spending two weeks under 20 feet of water, this rose was the only survivor of Peggy’s rose garden. It quickly became a symbol of the spirit of perseverance. The rose produces spring clusters of small, pink flowers. After establishment, it will rebloom in the fall.
Apr 18, 2023 · Amidst the devastation, she discovered a single plant still alive – the now-famous Peggy Martin rose. Even after being submerged in salt water for two weeks, surrounded by decaying houses and massive oak trees, the resilient rose managed to survive.
