National Spring Rose Show and Convention – Timaru 2010
The South Canterbury Rose Society hosted a very successful National Spring Rose Show and Convention in Timaru with rosarians gathering from all over New Zealand. Many brought their top blooms to exhibit and the Caroline Bay Hall was filled with a sea of colour which was enjoyed by those who visited, including those who came on the Sunday when the show formed part of the market day on Caroline Bay.
The special guest for the convention was the President of the World Federation of Rose Societies, Mrs Sheenagh Harris from South Africa who enjoyed her time in Timaru very much and also gave a presentation on ‘Royalty and Roses’ to an appreciative audience on Saturday afternoon.
Rose Show Results
Large roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Joan Monica' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Decorative | 'Joan Monica' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Signature' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Solitaire' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Raspberry Ice' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Reflections' | Marie Ryan | Matamata |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Dancing Pink' | M & M Brown | Canterbury |
| Best Exhibit in Section Three | Viv Donaldson | Northland |
Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Noelle Marie' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Glowing Amber' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Luis Desamero' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Noelle Marie' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Stephanie' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Beehive Gold' | Judith Mackay | Canterbury |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Glowing Amber' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
View photos of the rose show
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