The Rob Burrow MND Rose is strong, healthy, reliable, and utterly charming. Plant growth is bushy and upright with dense, glossy, dark green foliage.
As the buds form, they are tinged with light green, transforming into blooms of soft yellow. The centre petals are golden amber, with an occasional pink hue.
Flowers are attractive in shape and packed full, with up to 40 petals per bloom, giving a pleasing myrrh scent. This variety is suitable for beds, borders, and especially large patio pots.
Former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half Rob Burrow MBE was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019, just two years after ending his playing career by captaining Leeds to a record-extending eighth Super League Grand Final. MND is a disease suffered by an estimated 5,000 adults in the UK, with six people being diagnosed on average every day.
Rob soon became a patron of the MND Association, a charity focussed on improving access to care, funding research, and campaigning for people living with, or affect by, MND, with Rob leading extraordinary fund and awareness-raising efforts. In June 2024, Rob sadly died, four and a half years after his initial diagnosis.
Supplied as a freshly potted, professional quality plant in a 3L pot. Please note at certain times of the year this variety may be supplied in a 4L pot. £2.50p from the sale of each rose will be paid to the MND Association (a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 294354).
We always endeavour to provide beautifully formed plants; however, our roses will naturally start to lose their leaves from October to prepare for the colder months. Do not worry though, as they will flourish once again with leaves and buds in the spring. Please make sure you consider the season when purchasing our remarkable roses for yourself or loved ones.
