Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peace Rose
"Peace" was named on the day that Berlin fell to the Allies in World War II and won the prestigious AARS Award on the day peace was signed with Japan.
"Peace" is one of the best-known and most widely grown roses of all time. Francis Meilland, a famous French breeder, hybridized it in 1935, and cuttings were sent to the United States by plane from France in 1939. At the opening ceremonies of the United Nations, the head of each delegation was presented with one of its blooms. A Hybrid Tea rose, "Peace" has won numerous awards and is the parent of hundreds of other fine roses, including some in this garden.
Erected by Friends of Wilmington Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Peace • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 45.392′ N, 75° 33.087′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It is on North Park Drive north of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Design with Roses (a few steps from this marker); Climbing Roses and their Support
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
