It’s rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live.
Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many rose societies hold around the country. In a friendly, relaxed environment, you can learn what to do from local rose experts – they are only to happy to share their knowledge and experiences, and answer any questions. Best of all, they are free.
Check back here or see our Facebook page as more details become available on pruning demonstrations. Contact us if you have any questions or wish to be put in touch with your local rose society who can help.
North Island
Auckland
Sunday 29th June 1 – 3.30pm. Venue: Parnell Rose Gardens, St Georges Bay Road, Parnell .
There will also be demonstrations at Kings Plant Barn stores across Auckland
Sunday 6 July 11.30am Kings Botany
Sunday 6 July 2.00pm Kings Remuera, Orakei
Sunday 13 July 2.00pm Kings Stonefields
Sunday 20 July 11.30am Kings Henderson
Sunday 20 July 2.00pm Kings St Lukes
Sunday 27 July 11.30am Kings Silverdale
Sunday 27 July 2.00pm Kings Takapuna
Bay of Plenty
Saturday 5th July 11am – 1pm. Venue: Palmers Garden Centre Welcome Bay, 1 Ohauiti Road, Hairini, Tauranga 3112
Hutt Valley
Saturday 5th July 11am – 1pm. Venue: Mitre 10 Mega Petone, 25 Bouverie Street, Lower Hutt
Saturday 28th June 11am – 1pm. Venue: Bunnings Porirua, Heriot Street, Porirua
Manawatu
Sunday 6th July 1.30pm. Venue: Dugald Mackenzie Rose Gardens, Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Manawaroa Street, Palmerston North.
Matamata
Saturday 28th June 11am. Venue: Mitre 10, 7 Waharoa Road East, Matamata 3400
Saturday July 12th. 11am. Venue: Kaimai Garden Centre, 58 State Highway 27, Matamata 3400
Te Awamutu
Sunday June 29th 1 – 3pm. Venue: Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu.
Waikato:
Venue: Wairere Nurseries, Gordonton Road
Wednesday, 9 July 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday, 19 July 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, 27 July 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
South Island
Canterbury
Saturday 28th June 10.30am. Venue: Rose Garden, Christchurch Botanical Gardens.
North Otago
Saturday 28th June 1pm. Venue: Te Pakiri o Maru (Oamaru North School), Torridge St, Oamaru.
South Canterbury
Saturday 19th July 1pm. Venue: 94 Beverley Road, Timaru.
Westland
Sunday 13th July 1pm. Venue: 15 Walker Street, Runanga