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Smitten

Our featured rose this month is a charmer and very well named recent release from New Zealand rose breeder Rob Somerfield. ‘Smitten’ bears blooms of cream and shell pink, with the reverse of the petals a deeper pink. The clusters of blooms are set against healthy, dark green foliage. An upright growing plant to one metre high. Winner of a Certificate of Merit at the NZRS trials in 2022. Available from resellers of Glenavon Roses … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2026, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month

Crimson Siluetta

February is of course Valentine’s Day and this months featured rose is a welcome addition to the range of climbing roses‘Crimson Siluetta’ is one of the Siluetta range of climbers from Kordes of Germany. These are ideal for growing in smaller areas. Clusters of small rich red blooms cover the healthy plant with dark green healthy foliage. The soft canes can be easily trained on a pillar, obelisk or archway. Height 2.5 metres. Available as a … [Read more...]

Tagged With: climbing rose, disease tolerance, Kordens Rosen, Matthews Nurseries Ltd, New Zealand Rose Society, red rose, Rose of the Month

FLORANZA® Missy

This month we feature a new pink rose that just says “Look at me” everytime  its flowering in the garden. FLORANZA® Missy featured glowing frilly pink blooms, light to moderately scented with a sweet lemon tea scent.  Great in the garden or pots where the ruffled blooms continue to be produced all season long. A very healthy variety that will grow to 80-100cm.  Bred by Spek Rozen of the Netherlands, this is a great new pink … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, Amore Roses, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, New Zealand Rose Society, Rose of the Month, Spek Rozen

Phlox Meidiland®

This month we feature a new release rose from one of the oldest and leading rose breeding families in the world with a history stretching back to 1850.Phlox Meidiland® from Meilland of France is a very healthy rounded shrub with masses of single rose pink blooms with a white centre. There is a medium sweet old fashioned rose scent to please those who love fragrant roses. Grows to one metre high. A Certificate of Merit winner at the NZRS trials … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, disease tolerance, Meilland, New Zealand Rose Society, NZRS trials, Rose of the Month, Shrub

Twinkle

This month we feature a very easy care new rose that will twinkle in any garden.‘Twinkle’ features a mass of petite white blooms that smother the compact, bushy plants. The lightly scented blooms feature golden yellow stamens which are attractive to the bees.  A great landscaping variety with very healthy deep green foliage.  Bred by Bob Matthews and available as a bush or standard from Matthews Nurseries and their … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, Bob Matthews, disease tolerance, Matthews Nurseries Ltd, New Zealand Rose Society, Rose of the Month, shrub rose

Old Friends

Our featured rose this month is another new release and one to plant to remember friends from years gone past. ‘Old Friends’ features masses of blooms, larger in size with creamy petals surrounding the lemon centre. The blooms are lightly scented and create an outstanding display.  Winner of a Certificate of Merit at the New Zealand Rose Society trials in Palmerston North 2019. Bred by Rob Somerfield and available from resellers of … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, New Zealand Rose Society, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month

ROMANZA® Starshine

Yellow always brightens up the garden and our featured rose this month certainly will. ROMANZA® Starshine has almost fluorescent yellow blooms borne in clusters.  The blooms have a romantic old fashioned form to them and are lightly scented. A taller upright growing plant with great health.  Multi award winner overseas. Bred by Jérôme Rateau / Roses Anciennes André Eve, France. It is a very welcome addition to the yellow … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Amore Roses, Andre Eve, disease tolerance, floribunda rose, Rose of the Month

Aroha

Everyone loves a red rose and this month we feature one to look out for as a new release for winter 2025. ‘Aroha’ starts with the most amazing bud form, opening to cherry red blooms that are great for picking.  Good repeat bloom on a healthy plant with deep glossy foliage. Grows to 1.2 metres high. Bred by Bob Matthews of Matthews Nurseries Ltd, Whanganui. Available from Matthews Nurseries www.matthewsroses.co.nz or their resellers as … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, Bob Matthews, disease tolerance, Matthews Nurseries Ltd, Rose of the Month

Ginger Crunch

This month we feature a new release for winter 2025 which is in a colour shade popular at the moment. ‘Ginger Crunch’ has masses of striking and unique burnt orange/terracotta colour blooms. It makes a great display in any garden and bees are also attracted to this variety. A medium bushy grower to 1.2 metres, it is very healthy. Bred by Rob Somerfield and a winner of a Certificate of Merit at the 2023 NZRS Trial Ground awards in Palmerston … [Read more...]

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

AMORÉ® Our Anniversary

We start 2025 with a newer rose that would make the perfect gift to mark a special occasion. ‘AMORÉ® Our Anniversary’ features deep velvety burgundy blooms that cover a compact growing plant. Super healthy with shiny deep green foliage. For those who love fragrance, this one is highly fragrant. Perfect for smaller gardens or growing in containers as it reaches 50 – 80cm high.  Bred by Brad Jalbert of Canada, ‘AMORÉ® Our Anniversary’ … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2025, Amore Roses, Brad Jalbert, disease tolerance, fragrance, Rose of the Month

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