The awards for Trial 44 (2012 – 14) at the New Zealand Rose Society International Trials were presented on December 7th in Palmerston North. A panel of 20 judges have assessed around 30 entries from New Zealand and overseas rose breeders (via their New Zealand agents) over a range of categories including freedom of flowering, health, plant quality, flower quality and fragrance. Certificates of Merit are awarded to those entries which score over 70 points while the Gold Star is presented to the highest scoring rose on trial.
Gold Star of the South Pacific
‘Christchurch Remembers’ (Somcrimart) bred by Rob Somerfield, New Zealand and entered by Glenavon Roses, Tauranga. To be released 2016 – 17
Certificate of Merit
‘Christophe’ bred by Colin Dickson, Northern Ireland and entered by Matthews Nurseries Ltd, Wanganui. To be released in the near future.
Certificate of Merit
‘Eye Candy’ (Somshabar) bred by Rob Somerfield, New Zealand and entered by Glenavon Roses Ltd, Tauranga. To be released in 2016 – 17
Certificate of Merit
‘Hot Topic’ (Somartmina) bred by Rob Somerfield, New Zealand and entered by Glenavon Roses Ltd, Tauranga. To be released 2016 – 17.
