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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 adult Registrations have now closedClick here to download […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]