The Waikato Rose Society hosted the 2015 National Autumn Rose Show ‘Shades of Autumn’ from March 13th -15th at the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion in Hamilton. Rosarians from around the country, particularly those from the upper North Island brought their best blooms to compete in various classes. The convention dinner was held among the roses on Saturday night while a bus trip on Sunday visited Tauranga and included a visit to noted rose breeder Rob Somerfield and miniature/patio rose specialist nursery Prestige Plants.
Results – Large Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | Joan Monica | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | Joan Monica | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | Colleen | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | Pavarotti | Paul McKeany | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | Raspberry Ice | Jan Lusty | Matamata |
| Champion Large Stem | Dancing Pink | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | Mixed cultivars | Jan Lusty | Matamata |
| Best Exhibit in Section Three | 'Bold as Brass' | Janice Walker | Northland |
Results – Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | Kaikoura | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | Forshaw | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | Chelsea Belle | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | Kaikoura | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | Patio Jewel | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Champion Large Stem | Merlot | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | Mixed cultivars | Sheree Gare | Waikato |