National Autumn Rose Show and Convention – Greymouth 2010.
For the first time ever, a National Rose Show came to the West Coast in early March with the Westland Rose Society hosting the National Autumn Show. Rose enthusiasts from as far away as Whangarei and Oamaru gathered in Greymouth to show their best blooms and compete for the prizes on offer. Competition was fierce but those roses that came out on top were of a high standard. The Westland Rose Society had done a fantastic job in promoting the convention with large numbers through the door over the two days and all the visiting rosarians enjoyed the legendary West Coast hospitality and scenary.
Rose Show Results
Large roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Millennium' | Michael and Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Decorative | 'Desiree' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Rory Carlton' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Colleen' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Best in Show Small Stem | 'Reflections' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Millennium' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Paddy Stephens' | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Best Exhibit in Section Three | Janice Walker | Northland |
Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Kaikoura' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Glowing Amber' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Fairhope' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Kaikoura' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Kaikoura' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Sable' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Patio Prince'  | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
View photos of the rose show
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