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April – Graham Thomas

One of the early Austin roses features this month and one that has stood the test of time since its release back in 1983. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, David Austin, English rose, fragrance, Rose of the Month, shrub rose

Centennial Rose Garden – Blenheim

The Centennial Rose Gardens are located in Pollard Park in Blenheim and were developed for the centenary of the Marlborough in 1957. Around 800 roses are featured of all types in 27 beds. [flickr_set id="72157624620998282"] … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, Blenheim, Centennial Rose Garden, new zealand rose gardens

March – Margaret Merril

We feature another fragrant rose this month, but this one has stood the test of time and is widely regarded as one of the best roses to grow. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, floribunda rose, fragrance, Harkness, NZRS trials, Rose of the Month

Lady Norwood Rose Garden – Wellington

The Lady Norwood Rose Garden is situated in the Wellington Botanical Gardens, only a short walk or drive from downtown Wellington. There are 110 beds set out in a formal geometic design with columnades on three sides and the Begonia House as a backdrop. The flowering season starts in November and continues until the end of April. Each bed contains a different variety of rose, ranging from old favourites to recently released varieties. David … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, Lady Norwood Rose Garden, new zealand rose gardens, Wellington, Wellington Botanical Gardens, wfrs award of garden excellence

February – Lasting Love

Love is like a red, red rose so said the great Scottish poet Robbie Burns. So what better rose to feature in the month when Valentine's Day occurs then Lasting Love. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, disease tolerance, fragrance, Michel Adam, NZ Rose of the Year, Rose of the Month

January – Compassion

We kick off 2010 by featuring the climbing rose Compassion, probably the 2nd most popular climbing rose grown in New Zealand behind the great Dublin Bay. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2010, climbing roses, fragrance, Harkness, NZRS trials, Rose of the Month

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