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July – Eye in the Sky

The Persica or Hulthemia roses have recently made their mark in New Zealand with their distinct blooms, each with a darker ‘eye’ in the centre of the blooms.  To date, these have been floribunda or shrub type roses but the rose we feature this month breaks the mould. ‘Eye in the Sky as the name suggests is a climber and climb it does but it is not too vigorous and takes over everything. The blooms are single, cream – apricot in colour with a … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2018, Chris Warner, climbing roses, disease tolerance, Rose of the Month

January – Eye of the Tiger

We begin 2017 by featuring of the winners from the New Zealand Rose Society trials in Palmerston North last year whose novelty caught the eye of the judges. ‘Eye of the Tiger’ received the Nola Simpson Award for the most novel rose in the trials which run over two years. This variety is another of the Hulthemia or Persica roses that are characterised by a darker base to the petal giving the impression of an ‘eye’. In the case of ‘Eye of the … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2017, Chris Warner, disease tolerance, Nola Simpson Novelty Award, NZRS trials, Palmerston North, Persica rose, Rose of the Month, Tasman Bay Roses

Rose Trial winners 2016

The awards for Trial 46 (2014 - 16) at the New Zealand Rose Society International Trials were presented on December 4th at the Dugald Mackenzie Rose Gardens in Palmerston North. A panel of 20 judges have  assessed around 40 entries from New Zealand and overseas rose breeders (via their New Zealand agents) over a range of categories including freedom of flowering, health, plant quality, flower quality and fragrance. Certificates of Merit are … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2016, Bob Matthews, Certificate of Merit, Chris Warner, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, Gold Star, New Zealand Rose Society, NZRS trials, palmerston north gardens, Rob Somerfield

September – Sugar Plum

Patio climbing roses have been around for many years with the last 20 years seeing a number of varieties released from English Rose Breeder Chris Warner. These have become popular with their smaller blooms and generally more contained growth habit making them ideal for small gardens. This month, we feature one of the best ‘Sugar Plum’ is one of the first roses to flower each season and produces small, well formed blooms of magenta purple -  a … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2016, Chris Warner, climbing roses, NZRS trials, Patio Climber, Rose of the Month

New Zealand Rose of the Year 2014

The New Zealand Rose of the Year trials were held 13th - 16th November at Rogers Rose Garden, Hamilton. The public judged the roses over the four days while VIPS judged on the final day before the presentation of awards. The trials are for varieties already on the market in New Zealand. New Zealand Rose of the Year 2014, Best Hybrid Tea and Best NZ Raised Rose: 'Love Heart' (Somsirwith) Bred by Rob Somerfield, New Zealand. Entered by … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2014, Chris Warner, Hamilton, hamilton garden, Mike Athy, New Zealand Rose of the Year, Rob Somerfield

2013 NZRS Trial winners

New roses from New Zealand and overseas breeders lead the way with awards at the New Zealand International Rose Trials in Palmerston North in late November 2013. The trials, which are operated as a partnership between the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) and the Palmerston North City Council, aim to trial un-released rose varieties from leading New Zealand and International rose breeders with the view to their possible release onto the local … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2013, Certificate of Merit, Chris Warner, David Kenny, Gold Star, Nola Simpson Novelty Award, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield, WFRS Peoples Choice Award

March – Taffeta

As summer fade into autumn, it is time to take note of how our roses have performed over the summer months. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2013, 2014, Chris Warner, fragrance, Gold Star, NZRS trials, Patio Climber, Rose of the Month

December – Bright as a Button

For this month, we feature a fairly newish rose to New Zealand but one that can trace its origins back some years. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2013, Chris Warner, disease tolerance, new roses, Nola Simpson Novelty Award, NZRS trials, Persica rose, Rose of the Month

March – Nelson Girls

This month as Nelson prepares to host the National Autumn Rose Show and Convention, we are featuring a rose named for the 125th celebrations of Nelson College for Girls and one that is a good all-round performer in any garden. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2013, Chris Warner, Hybrid Tea rose, national autumn show, Nelson, NZRS trials

May – Sundancer

With winter quickly on its way, this month we feature a vibrant coloured climbing rose that will warm the garden come summer time. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2012, Chris Warner, climbing roses, NZRS trials, Rose Industry Gold Award

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