Clean sweep of awards for NZ rose breeder
Tauranga rose breeder Rob Somerfield of Glenavon Roses swept all the awards from the recently announced New Zealand International Rose Trial Ground Awards in Palmerston North. This is the first time a rose breeder has won all the awards presented for a single trial and confirms Rob’s reputation as New Zealand’s leading rose breeder. The […]
Rose Buying Guide
Most roses are bagged in black plastic bags by the garden centre for sale to the public. When choosing a bush look at: Sturdy canes Choose a rose with sturdy canes, three or four that are fresh looking, either green or red in colour. Avoid rips and slashes if possible. Be Picky Don’t be tempted […]
Winter Rose Care
The spring blooms are a joy and an inspiration after the often-dreary winter. Time spent now will pay big dividends for the new season. The focus for these months is on the four P’s preparation, purchasing, planting and pruning. PREPARATION: Any new beds should be prepared in April/May. Where drainage is not the best it […]
A Rose to Suit Your Garden
You’ve decided to jazz up your garden with a few roses, so here are some suggestions… Now is the time to see, select and wait. Decide on a site, and the look you want to achieve. Be adventurous and use your imagination in your mix of colour, shape, perfume and beauty. Climbers can be trained […]
Enter a Rose Show Today
Rose Shows are a chance for growers to show off their prized roses. There are opportunities for experienced and novice exhibitors, including first time exhibitors. As well as roses, there are usually decorative and floral exhibits. Often a member of the public thinks to themselves as they are viewing the show exhibits “I have got […]
Breeding Chocolate Brown Roses
Extract from an article by Nola Simpson and John Ford Read the full article in New Zealand Rose Annual 2006 Over the centuries in the search for perfection mankind has manipulated the genus Rosa to considerable effect. In the process a wide diversity of fascinating and useful plants has been brought forth. From nature’s original […]