Ever since Michelle from GardenRant brought this picture to our attention, I’ve been chewing over in my mind as to a possible replacement for that rose.

I’ve read the comments on the GardenRant blog and understand it’s historical importance as a sculpture (and that it probably has nothing to do with gardening!), however, I’m keen to know what others think should be planted inside that fist.

I agree with you Michelle. Roses are a little cliche.

Claire from An Alameda Garden thought that it would be better if the fist were holding a bunch of oxalis weed, root and all.

Should it have been sculpted with a weed, a hard-to-grow plant or some other inspirational floral symbol? And, if this sculpture was in your home town what would it be holding?

If it were in Busselton it would definitely be holding an arum lilly.