Introducing the Betty Cuthbert rose

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Betty Cuthbert has been honoured for dedicating nearly forty years to championing the needs of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) through the naming of a rose by famed rose grower, Treloar Roses. Labelled the ‘golden girl’ of Australian athletics after setting two world records at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Cuthbert now aged 70 was diagnosed with MS in her late thirties and since her diagnosis has devoted a vast amount of her time and energy to raising awareness about the disease.

Treloar Roses will donate a $1.00 from the sale of each rose to MS Australia. The rose will retail for $18.00 each.

Speaking from the nursing home in Western Australia where she now lives Betty said, “I am delighted to have a rose of such beauty named after me. It is so wonderful to know that every time a person buys the rose they will be helping to better the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis. I hope the rose will brighten many gardens and help many people for years to come.”

Director of Treloar Roses Gary Matuschka said, “Treloar Roses are proud to introduce the Betty Cuthbert rose to the collection, to help raise awareness and much needed funds for MS Australia. “This beautiful rose has been named in appreciation of Betty Cuthbert as a tribute of appreciation for the tireless contribution she has made to people living with multiple sclerosis.”

The disease free shrub grows to a height of approximately 1.5m tall and is decorated with large clusters of soft apricot blooms that have an almost camellia like appearance, along with a mild sweet fragrance.

Visit www.treloarroses.com.au to place your order or phone Treloar’s on (03) 5529 2367 to find your nearest stockist. *Minimum order numbers apply. See www.treloarroses.com.au for ordering terms and conditions.