For the first time in 28 years the National Rose Show is returning to Pukekohe. Lock in the dates, come along and meet fellow rose enthusiasts from all over the country. Join us for two days of stunning displays that celebrate the beauty and diversity of roses. For more information visit the Roses & Romance National Rose Show Website … [Read more...]
Allison Scott
Every now and again, a rose variety will produce a sport which is a naturally occurring change in a characteristic of that variety. This month’s featured rose is a sport from the very popular rose ‘My Mum’. ‘Allison Scott’ is named after a well-known Hutt Valley Rosarian who discovered this sport in her garden. With all the characteristics of ‘My Mum’ other than bloom colour, a glowing warm coral orange. Grows to 1.4 metres high with strong … [Read more...]
Feilding rosarian honoured with Frank Penn Award
Feilding Rosarian Gay Martin 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. This is the first time in the 55 year history of the award that the recipient has been from the Feilding Rose Society and Garden Club. Gay has been a member of the … [Read more...]
WONDER® Cream Passion
Climbing roses are a great way of adding vertical height and colour to your garden without taking up much ground space. This months featured rose is a new climbing rose that is being released for the first time this year. WONDER® Cream Passion has clusters of well-formed blooms that change from a pale yellow to a rich cream colour with a moderate scent. Upright growing to 3 metres tall with dark green glossy foliage. An award winner … [Read more...]
In Friendship
Roses are often named for special occasions or to raise funds for various causes. This month’s featured rose has been named to mark the centenary of Inner Wheel, a voluntary service organisation for woman. ‘In Friendship’ has clusters of true red blooms on a bushy, healthy plant that grows to one metre. A very free flowering variety, it will make a great display in any garden. Bred by Bob Matthews, ‘In Friendship’ is only … [Read more...]
Skyla Rose
We start 2024 by featuring the overall winner from the New Zealand Rose of the Year competition held at Rogers Rose Garden in Hamilton last November. It also won Best Floribunda and Most Fragrant Rose in the same competition in 2019.‘Skyla Rose’ has clusters of glowing medium pink blooms that open to an old-fashioned form. There is a good scent to enjoy as well. A medium compact growing bush to 1 – 1.1 metres with medium green foliage. Bred … [Read more...]
2025 Rose Review
On sale now, the 2025 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 2025. As advertised in the Kiwi Gardener magazine.Or become a member and get the Rose Review annually as one of your membership benefits … [Read more...]