This month we feature a rose that is not pink but not orange either – one of those colours that is hard to describe but will light up any garden Floranza® Modern Twist comes to us from Colin Dickson of Northern Ireland and features clusters of semi-double blooms , lightly scented that smother the plant. A medium to tall growing plant, the dark green glossy foliage compliments the blooms well. Available from Amore Roses Photo credit: Amore … [Read more...]
2021 National Rose Show
After being delayed a year due to Covid, the National Spring Rose Show will take place on November 26th - 28th 2021 at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre. The theme of the show will be 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' with the special classes in the show reflecting this theme. There will also be a display celebrating 50 years of the International Rose Trials Grounds and displays also from local floral art groups, the Palmerston … [Read more...]
Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations
Its almost 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 … [Read more...]
Rebel Spirit
With winter just around the corner, it is time to feature some of the exciting new roses to be released onto the New Zealand market this year. Our first featured variety is ‘Rebel Sprit’, a stunning shrub rose bred by Kordes Rosen of Germany who are international leaders in the creation of super healthy shrub roses. ‘Rebel Spirit’ has masses of single red blooms opening to reveal golden yellow stamens that attract the bees. An … [Read more...]
Desdemona
We feature a recently released David Austin rose that month which will be available in great numbers this winter. But get your order in quick as there is strong demand for roses ‘Desdemona’ has beautiful pure white buds which open from soft peachy pink buds. There is a strong fruity old rose scent to enjoy from the flowers so one that will defiantly appeal to those who love fragrant roses. It is a free flowering variety and one that stands … [Read more...]
Ladies Night
An award winning rose features as the Rose of the Month for March. ‘Ladies Night’ topped the NZRS trials in 2018 and was recognised with the presentation of the Gold Star of the South Pacific award to its breeder Rob Somerfield. . Red buds open to lightly scented blooms of red with a pink centre. With long stems, it is a good picking rose to enjoy in a vase. A medium to tall upright growing plant, it has very good health. Available … [Read more...]
2021 New Zealand Rose Review
On sale now, the 2021 Rose Review is your full-colour guide to the newer roses sold in the nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand. Rose nurseries also feature their latest releases. An essential guide if you are wanting to plant some roses in your garden today or order ahead for winter 2021. As advertised in the Kiwi Gardener magazine. Or become a member and get the Rose Review annually as one of your membership benefits of … [Read more...]
Pixy® Lauren
This one we feature something different, a modern Polyantha rose that can be described as a violet blue version of ‘The Fairy’ Bred by Kim Rupert of the United States, ‘Pixy® Lauren’ features masses of small mauve – violet blooms in large clusters all summer long. The blooms have a medium sweet apple scent. Very easy to grow with great health, the rounded shrub grows to 90cm tall. Available from Amore Roses Photos courtesy Amore Roses … [Read more...]
Valerie Webster
For the first month of 2021, we feature one of the winners from the NZRS International Rose Trials in Palmerston North which were announced at the end of November. Clusters of pure yellow blooms, lightly scented feature on a very healthy, medium growing plant with glossy green foliage. Named in celebration of Zonta International’s Centennial year in 2019 and for their beloved past Governor Valerie Webster. Presented with a Certificate of Merit … [Read more...]