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 28th 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 5 July 11.30am Kings Remuera
Sunday 5 July 2.00pm Kings Stonefields
Sunday 12 July 2.00pm Kings Henderson
Sunday 12 July 11.30am Kings St Lukes
Sunday 19 July 2.00pm Kings Botany
Sunday 26 July 11.30am Kings Silverdale
Sunday 26 July 2.00pm Kings Takapuna
Bay of Plenty
Saturday 20th June 1 -3pm. Venue: Palmers Welcome Bay, 1 Ohauiti Road, Hairini, Tauranga
Sunday 21st June 1 – 2pm – Palmers Bethlehem, Corner Bethlehem Rd & SH2 210 State Highway 2, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Feilding
Saturday July 18th 10am. Venue: Mason Family Rose Garden, Kowhai Park, South Street, Feilding. No postponement date.
Franklin
Sunday 21st June 1:30pm. Please contact franklinrosesociety@gmail.com for further details
Hutt Valley
Saturday 20th June 11am – 1pm. Venue: Bunnings Porirua, Heriot Street, Porirua
Manawatu
Sunday 27th June 1pm. Venue: The Ashhurst Triangle (across from the library, Cambridge Ave, Ashhurst.
Sunday 28th June 1.30pm. Venue: Dugald Mackenzie Rose Gardens, Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Manawaroa Street, Palmerston North. Postponement date Sunday 5th July.
Matamata
Saturday 27th June 11am. Venue: Mitre 10, 7 Waharoa Road East, Matamata 3400
Saturday July 7th. 11am. Venue: Kaimai Garden Centre, 58 State Highway 27, Matamata 3400
Te Awamutu
Saturday June 27th 11am – 2pm. Venue: Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu.
Waikato:
Venue: Wairere Nurseries, Gordonton Road
Wednesday 8th July – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Saturday 18th July – 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Sunday 26th July – 11.00am – 1.00pm
South Island
Canterbury
Saturday 27 June 10.30am Venue: Roses At Cust, 224 Main Race Rd West Eyreton
South Canterbury:
Saturday 18 July 1pm. Venue: 77 Princes St, Temuka.
Westland
Sunday 12th July 12 noon. Venue: 15 Walker Street, Runanga