The New Zealand Rose Society is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive community for rose enthusiasts across the country.
Members of The New Zealand Rose Society have been growing roses, sharing garden tips, enjoying guest speakers, exhibiting roses, forming friendships, and visiting each other’s gardens since 1931.
With a deep-rooted commitment to education and conservation, we foster a thriving rose culture across New Zealand. Through workshops, exhibitions and events, we provide a platform for members to showcase their expertise, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the incredible diversity of roses.
Use the Rose Finder, an initiative by the New Zealand Rose Society, to help you find roses that are currently for sale in New Zealand.
Discover the nearest of the 23 affiliated District Rose Societies on the map and connect with rose enthusiasts in your own community.
Becoming a member of The New Zealand Rose Society offers something for everyone with a passion for roses. From hands-on workshops and pruning demonstrations to local and national rose shows, members learn new skills, share knowledge, and celebrate their roses. Our year-round programme is packed with events that combine learning, fun, and community for gardeners of all levels.
From hands-on pruning workshops and rose trials to vibrant local and national rose shows, there’s always an opportunity to learn, share, and celebrate roses with others.
Enjoy the Rose of the Month and keep up with what’s happening across the country with the latest NZRS blogs, articles and publications.
Our featured rose this month is a charmer and very well named recent release from New Zealand rose breeder Rob Somerfield. ‘Smitten’ bears blooms of cream and shell pink, with the reverse of the petals a deeper pink. The clusters of blooms are set against healthy, dark green foliage. An...
February is of course Valentine’s Day and this months featured rose is a welcome addition to the range of climbing roses ‘Crimson Siluetta’ is one of the Siluetta range of climbers from Kordes of Germany. These are ideal for growing in smaller areas. Clusters of small rich red blooms cover...
We start 2026 by featuring one of the winners from the latest presentation of award winners from the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials in Palmerston North. ‘AMORÉ® Irish Sunset’ not only won a Certificate of Merit, but also the Nola Simpson Novelty Award for the most novel rose...
Produced by the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) for members and now available for purchase, this is your essential guide to the newer roses sold in nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand.
Order your copy today and start planning which roses you would like to grow.
Please note: A hard copy of the New Zealand Rose Review is included with all membership subscriptions.