November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]
New Zealand Rose Events
2009 World Rose Show Photos
World Rose Show Originally uploaded by nzroses Photos from the 15th World Rose Convention held in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada in June 2009. The convention was an outstanding sucess, with over 550 rosarians from 24 countries attending including 17 from New Zealand. The convention included a rose show (inlcuding the American Rose Society Spring Show), lectures and many tours to gardens and attractions around Vancouver and beyond. A … [Read more...]
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 trials, which are operated as a partnership between the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) and the Palmerston … [Read more...]