National Spring Rose Show and Convention 2009
Held over two days in the Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, the show was an outstanding success despite the late season which affected the number of blooms available to pick. The quality was exceptional with rosarians from Kaitaia to Canterbury bringing their best blooms to show alongside the locals from the Waikato area, who always have a world class show. A steady stream of visitors enjoyed the wide range of colours, forms and scents on display with the theme of ‘Rosa Pacifica’ prominent in many of the special classes. Visitors to the show were also able to enjoy the Pacific Rose Bowl in the nearby Rogers Rose Gardens and judge roses as part of the New Zealand Rose of the Year competition.
Rose Show Results
Large roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Auckland Metro' | Marie Ryan | Matamata |
| Champion Decorative | 'First Love' | Michael and Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Exhibition | Teresa' | Marie Ryan | Matamata |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Auckland Metro' | Marie Ryan | Matamata |
| Champion Small Stem | 'White Romance' | Derek Vane | Bay of Plenty |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Reflections' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Sir Tristram' | Brian Attfield | Waikato |
| Best Exhibit in Section Four | Janice Walker | Northland |
Miniature type roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Kaikoura' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Chelsea Belle' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Chelsea Belle' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Rachael Buchanan' | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Kaikoura' | Irene Taylor | Matamata |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Kaikoura' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | Mixed varieties | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
View photos of the rose show. Photos courtesy Dave Mawby
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