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The Second Sailing
Some 1300 years after the first VIKING era, a wise Norwegian Viking inspired his Danish friend Rosa to focus her rose breeding on garden-type cut roses, which she did. You always listen to Erling the Sage.
Ruthless Rosa, Thirsty Harley and Jolly Johnny set sail again to conquer the world. This time around less bloodthirsty, but still driven by passion and strength.
Ruthless Rosa, of mixed Viking-Sicilian origin, is the fanatical creator, obsessed by roses, fond of sailing. Rosa is filling the longboat with a constant stream of cut rose inventions, having shed her pot and garden rose creations over the world for a long time.
Thirsty Harley is her full-Viking spouse, always good-humoured, on the road racing in his Swedish automobile or in the air between continents, with one strict rule: “no beer before 11 a.m.!”.
Jolly Johnny is the storyteller, he has been around, but is always seeking adventure. The Dutch Viking bard is on the bow, steering the way in the second conquest.
Years and years of very hard work followed in breeding and selection, especially in bringing length into the unique gene combination of flower shape and disease resistance. Occasionally, there is an introduction.
On one of their intercontinental voyages the first-ever Kenyan Viking boarded: Fearless Angie, charmingly in control, always on-it.
In line with the Viking-Sicilian roots, the Vikings of the second sailing also needed a godfather, preventing recklessness and showing sheer strength if needed. Watch out for Muscle Andy
Norwegian Viking Intriguing Inger, occasionally boards the longboat as a Viking muse, inspiring the warriors to forget the losses and focus on the wins. As a reward, Intriguing Inger has been given her own rose.
Persistent Paula, queen of the challenges, the first Kenyan to successfully produce a resilient Viking variety. Success comes with bubbles and a variety: Rosa Loves Me® Paula’s Champagne Delight.
José el Latino, the first Colombian Viking, naturally follows his heart, son Corazón, and as such has fallen for the floral charms of Ruthless Rosa.
Modesty is a true strength. The backbone of floral production is formed by the wives and mothers of the guys pretending to be in charge. Fleeing Zimbabwe and supporting her family after losing her husband, Prudent Heather’s unconditional love and support enabled her similarly unassuming son to become Kenya’s best rose grower. To honour her and all the strong women in the industry, the amazing orange standard was baptised Rosa’s Amazing® Celebrating Heather.
With the first Vikings selected in Colombia, Viking Latina was formed, operating from the Bogotá savanna with Caring Pilar in charge of selection and Petite Latina Laura leading the conquest of the Andean roselands.
Today, there is no stopping the second Viking invasion, sailing from the breeding home base in Arhus, Denmark, to all continents.
1300 Years ago, people reacted “Watch out, the Vikings are landing!” Today, it’s “Look out for the Vikings, they are landing, delivering beauty and happiness!!”
Nothing is impossible for a true Viking
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José el Latino, the first Colombian Viking, naturally follows his heart, son Corazón, and as such has fallen for the floral charms of Ruthless Rosa.