The New Zealand Rose of the Year trials were held in mid November at Rogers Rose Garden, part of the award winning Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton. The trials are the only one in the world to be judged solely by public voting and over the four days of the Pacific Rose Bowl Festival which also saw local school children take part in the voting. 2017 New Zealand Rose of the Year and Children's Choice award 'Best Wishes' (Dicdyna) Bred by Colin … [Read more...]
National Autumn Rose Show 2015
The Waikato Rose Society hosted the 2015 National Autumn Rose Show 'Shades of Autumn' from March 13th -15th at the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion in Hamilton. Rosarians from around the country, particularly those from the upper North Island brought their best blooms to compete in various classes. The convention dinner was held among the roses on Saturday night while a bus trip on Sunday visited Tauranga and included a visit to noted rose breeder Rob … [Read more...]
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...]