2019 National Spring Rose Show and Convention
The 2019 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was held at the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion in Hamilton on 16th & 17th November 2019. Organised by the Waikato Rose Society, the theme of the show was ‘The Grande National’ and there were a number of classes set to this theme. The Pavillion was awash with roses while outside, the Rogers Rose Garden looked spectacular for the Pacific Rose Bowl Festival.
Rosarians from Kaitaia to Southland brought their best bloom to compete across a wide range of classes. From Australia, visiting rosarians Richard and Ruth Walsh (NSW), Jim and Pat Cunningham (NSW) and Gavin Woods (SA) all enjoyed their time at the show and participated in the judging of the roses.
Large Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Reflections' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | 'Joan Monica' | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Sylvia' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Hamilton Gardens' | Jan Lusty | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Reflections' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Natalie Anne' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Southern Beauty' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Best Exhibit in Section Four |  | Janice Walker | Northland |
Miniature Type Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Dinky Pinky' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | 'Forshaw' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Chelsea Belle' | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Dinky Pinky' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Luis Desamero' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Irresitible' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Glowing Amber' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |