National Spring Rose Show and Convention – Gisborne 2011
‘Sun,Surf and Roses was the theme of the 2011 National Rose Show and Convention hosted in Gisborne by the Gisborne Rose Society on 12th and 13th November. Rosarians came from across New Zealand to the east cost and brought some top quality roses with them. The Showgrounds Events Centre also accomodated trade displays and floral art. The convention dinner was held at Bushmere Estate Winery with its stunning plantings of roses.
Rose Show Results
Large roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Reflections' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Desiree' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Royal Philharmonic' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Hamilton Gardens | Reg & Bev Geddes | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Reflections' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Millennium' | Derrol & Helen White' | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Sally Holmes' | Ruth McLennan | Gisborne |
| Best Exhibit in Section Three | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Irresistible' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Chelsea Belle' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Irresistible' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Irresistible' | Marie Ryan | Matamata |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Irresistible' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Dusky Dancer' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Little Jackie' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
Photos from the Rose Show. Courtesy Rachael Chalmers
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