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1. I think Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple would agree that this rose was named after one of the best crime novelists of our time. Who was she?

Answer: Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie was a famous British crime novelist born in 1890. Her books included "Murder on the Orient Express" (1934), "Death on the Nile" (1937) and "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side" (1962).

The rose named after Agatha Christie was introduced in 1988 by Kordes in Germany. The flower is a pale pink climbing rose with a light fragrance.

2. This actress could have danced all night and still appear at Tiffany's as fresh as the bloom named after her. Who am I talking about?

Answer: Audrey Hepburn

British actress Audrey Hepburn was famous for her stunning beauty and classical dress sense as well as acting in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) and "My Fair Lady" (1964).

The rose named after Audrey Hepburn was introduced in 1983 by Twomey in the United States of America. The flower is a light pink hybrid tea rose with a slight fragrance.

3. This American tennis legend won a massive 18 Grand Slam singles championships from 1974 to 1986. Who was she?

Answer: Chris Evert

Chris Evert was often seen playing at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open until her retirement from professional tennis in 1989.

The rose named after Chris Evert was introduced in 1997 by Carruth in the United Kingdom. The flower is a hybrid tea rose, orange blend with red edges and comes with a slight fragrance.

4. Which female Hollywood legend once said, "It takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blonde"?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

The iconic Marilyn Monroe also one said, "I'm going to be a great movie star some day." This certainly happened as in 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her as the "sixth greatest female star of all time". Some of her best work included the films "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) and "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1957).

The rose named after Marilyn Monroe was introduced in 2003 by Carruth in the United Kingdom. The flower is a slightly fragrant creamy apricot hybrid tea rose.

5. This German model and actress has featured on the magazine covers of "Marie Claire", "Vogue" and "Elle". Her much publicised marriage was once sealed with a kiss from a rose. Who is she?

Answer: Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum was married to the British soul singer Seal until their much publicised split in 2012. Her television appearances have included "Project Runway", "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives".

The rose named after Heidi Klum was introduced in 1999 by Tantau in Germany. The flower is an intensely fragrant violet floribunda with a slight pink tone.

6. Not only was a rose named after this very famous ballerina, but also a meringue based dessert. Who am I talking about?

Answer: Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova was born in Russia in 1881, and died of pleurisy just before her 50th birthday. She is noted for having created the "The Dying Swan" which was later to feature in the ballet "Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky.

The rose named after Anna Pavlova was introduced in 1891 by Beales in the United Kingdom. The flower is a light pink hybrid tea rose with darker shading. It has a slight fragrance.

7. This famous chef and author featured in a 2009 film which starred Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Who was she?

Answer: Julia Child

Meryl Streep played the chef in the 2009 film, "Julie and Julia", with Amy Adams playing Julie Powell, a part time chef who gave up everything to recreate every single recipe in the Julia Child book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" (1961).

The rose named after Julia Child was introduced in 2004 by Tom Carruth in America. This floribunda plant has medium yellow blooms and is very fragrant. The rose was renamed in the UK to "Absolutely Fabulous" after the television series.

8. This woman was the first to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Who was this aviatrix?

Answer: Amelia Earhart

It took Amelia Earhart 20 hours and 40 minutes to fly solo across the Atlantic, leaving Newfoundland in Canada and arriving in Wales, United Kingdom. She disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

The rose named after Amelia Earhart was introduced in 1932 by Jackson & Perkins Co in the United States of America. The flower is a golden yellow hybrid tea rose with a strong fragrance.

9. Elton John sang goodbye to this English rose in 1997 with the lyrics "May you ever grow in our hearts, you were the grace that placed itself, where lives were torn apart". Who was he singing of?

Answer: Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana, Princess of Wales, died of injuries sustained in a car accident and Elton John song his 1997 version of the song, "Candle in the Wind" for her funeral at Westminster Abbey in London.

The rose named after Diana, Princess of Wales was introduced in 1998 by Zary in the United States of America. The flower is a pink blend hybrid tea rose with a hint of cream. It has a mild and sweet fragrance.

10. This actress played Amy in the 1949 film, "Little Women"?

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

The film told of the four March sisters who lived with their mother, Marmee. June Allyson played Jo, Margaret O'Brien played Beth, Janet Leigh played Meg and Elizabeth Taylor was Amy March.

The rose named after Elizabeth Taylor was introduced in 1985 by Von C. Weddle in the United States of America. The rose is a deep pink hybrid tea rose with slight scent.

Source: Author Plodd

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The Rose Trivia Quiz

All of these famous women have a rose cultivar named after them. Can you smell their scent and guess which women it is by the clues given?

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