National Spring Rose Show and Convention – Whangarei 2008
The 2008 National Rose Show was held in Whangarei on November 15th and 16th 2008. Hosted by the Northland Rose Society who were celebrating 60 years, Forum North in Whangarei was filled with roses of all types. The show theme was based around weddings and romance. Well known florist Barry Ferguson gave a demonstration of floral arranging which was extremely popular with those in attendance.
Rose Show Results.
Large roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Raspberry Ice' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Desiree' | P & L Hunt | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Signature' | Michael and Marion Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Paddy Stephens' | P & L Hunt | Northland |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Reflections' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Raspberry Ice' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'White Romance' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Best Exhibit in Section Four | Bev Turnwald | Waikato |
Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Kaikoura' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | Forshaw' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Luis Desamero' | Jan Barnett | Waikato |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Irresistible' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Kaikoura' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Patio Prince' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | Mixed varieties | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
