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Lilac Temptation

To end 2023, we feature one of the winners from the New Zealand Rose of the Year trials for 2023‘Lilac Temptation’ received the award for best climbing roses and is a welcome addition to the range of climbing roses in New Zealand. The nostalgic-shaped ruffled blooms are strongly scented and have a good repeat. A vigorous, healthy plant to 2.9 metres. Bred by Bob Matthews of Matthews Nurseries. Available from Matthews Nurseries and their … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Bob Matthews, climbing rose, disease tolerance, fragrance, Matthews Nurseries, Rose of the Month

Centurion

The colour red is one of the most popular, if not the most popular colour in roses and this month we feature one of the best new red coloured releases in recent times. ‘Centurion’ is a bush rose with large clusters of vibrant orange-red blooms that attract the bees. A good rose for picking, the flowers last well in a vase. A medium-growing compact plant with dark glossy foliage and good disease tolerance. Named for the 100th birthday in … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month

2023 Rose Shows

From early November through to early December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Feilding, Frannklin, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Matamata, New Zealand Rose Society, North Otago, Te Awamutu, Waikato

Amore® Eye Need You

One such variety is ‘Amore ® Eye Need You’ which unlike many Persica varieties is fully double with ruffled petals of blushing pink opening to reveal a raspberry red centre.  A good scent is an added bonus for this variety.  A short mounding grower to 85cm, it has dark green disease-tolerant foliage.  Also looks great as a short standard.Bred by Spek Rosen of the Netherlands and available from Amore Roses. Photo credit: Amore Roses … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Amore Roses, disease tolerance, Persica rose, Rose of the Month, Spek Rosen

South Canterbury 2023

'“Roses by the Bay”' Proudly sponsored by Alpine Energy National Rose Show and ConventionHosted by the South Canterbury Rose Society Caroline Bay HallTimaruDecember 2nd and 3rd 2023 Show open to the public Saturday 2nd: 12.30 - 5pmSunday 3rd: 9am - 4.30pm AdmissionAdults $5Under 16 free with accompanying adultRegistrations have now closedClick here to download rose show schedule … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, National Rose Show, New Zealand Rose Society, South Canterbury

Manawatu rosarian awarded Frank Penn Memorial Award

Manawatu rosarian John Ford has been honoured with the Frank Penn Memorial Award for service to a local rose society. The award, which is presented annually by the New Zealand Rose Society, recognises outstanding service to one of the local rose societies around New Zealand. In the 54 years the award has been presented, John is the 6th recipient from Manawatu following on from Kee Teo (2021), Peter Elliott (2013), Stuart Pinfold (2005), June … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Frank Penn Memorial Award, Manawatu

Piece of Cake

Kordes of Germany are one of the leading rose breeders in the world with many well-known roses to their credit.One such rose is ‘Piece of Cake’ which in its native Germany, is known as ‘Kordes Jubilee’ as it named for Kordes 125th anniversary. The vanilla cream edged with pink blooms are large in size with old fashioned form. Lightly scented. A great rose for picking with long stems and great vase life.  Strong upright grower to 1.4 metres … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Hybrid Tea rose, kordes, Rose of the Month

Otago University

Good yellow roses, especially those that can be picked are few and far between. For this month we feature a promising newer variety well worth growing. ‘Otago University’ has shapely warm yellow blooms produced mostly one to a stem, making it ideal for picking. A medium-growing bush with glossy mid-green foliage and good health. Slightly fragrant.  Named for the 150th anniversary of the University of Otago in 2019. Bred by Rob Somerfield … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, Hybrid Tea rose, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month

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...]

Tagged With: 2023, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Carterton, Feilding, Franklin, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, North Otago, Otago, Rose Pruning Demonstration

Snow Bunny

Kordes of Germany are among the most well-known and successful rose breeders in the world with many fabulous creations to their credit. Our featured rose this month is one of their new releases onto the New Zealand market.‘Snow Bunny’ smothers itself with clusters of petite snow-white blooms. The compact growing bushy plant is very health with mid green foliage. Growing to 90cm, it is ideal for smaller gardens, pots or grown as a small … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2023, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, kordes, Rose of the Month, white rose

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