Media Alert - For Immediate Release

Theodore, AL – The 2010 Spring Rose Show scheduled for April 17th and 18th has been cancelled due to the severity of the winter which has caused significant delays in the development of the rose blooms after the annual pruning.  According to Bellingrath Rosiarian Linda Guy, the roses are about three weeks behind the normal growth for this time of year as are the azaleas and many other spring blooming plants. She expects Bellingrath’s first blush to be in mid May. 

The Mobile Rose Society presents the Rose Show each year at Bellingrath Gardens and Home the third weekend in April.  People that love roses or want to learn to start growing roses are invited to the show.  Amateur rose gardeners are also encouraged to enter their best blooms in the show.  At each rose show, members of the Mobile Rose Society provide containers and tags as well as assist in identifying each bloom that is entered. Society members are also available throughout the weekend to answer questions about growing and identifying roses.