2018 NZ Heritage Rose Conference
‘A Journey with Old Roses’ The National Conference of Heritage Roses New Zealand Distinction Hotel, Riverside Drive, Whangarei Friday 30th November to Sunday 2nd December 2018 Pre tour: 28th & 29th November Post tour: 3rd, 4th and 5th December Click here to download a registration form Click here to download a conference program Click here […]
Trinity Farm Garden – Otaki
This 3 acre rambling country garden surrounds an old homestead built in the 1890’s and features a great collection of heritage roses, perennials, shrubs, formal hedges and a pottager garden. Open to the public from Labour Weekend to Easter each year with groups welcome by prior appointment. Entry to the garden is $5. Visit the […]
Beverley Park – Christchurch
Beverley Park is located in the suburb of Linwood in Christchurch. The collection of heritage roses was planted in 2000 to commemorate 150 years of European settlement in the city. Nearby, a more recently planted garden features modern roses. [flickr_set id=”72157664230615711″]
November – Hansa
This month as the roses start blooming across New Zealand, we feature a heritage rose which is one of the best in the rugosa classification. Rugosa roses are easy to grow untroubled by disease, can grow near the sea and have fragrant blooms often followed by colourful hips. On the downside, the thorns are quite […]
December – Ferdinand Pitchard
The striped roses are either liked or loathed. On the one hand, they are a novelty in the rose world but on the other, the combination of colours may not appeal. This month we feature one of the best ‘stripes’ and one that has led to the development of many of the modern striped roses. […]
Pilgrimage North
2014 marks 200 years since the first roses were introduced to New Zealand and to celebrate this occasion, Heritage Roses Northland is hosting ‘Pilgrimage North’ from November 20th – 25th 2014.
Heritage Rose Garden – Christchurch
Located adjacent to Christchurch Hospital in Hagley Park, the garden was established in 1950 and remodelled in 1999. It has an extensive collection of roses underplanted and interspersed with a range of other garden plants. The garden has come through the earthquakes unscathed and is well worth a visit, particularly during November. [flickr_set id=”72157630031163723″]
Bolton St Memorial Garden – Wellington
The Bolton St Memorial Garden is home to Wellington’s oldest cemetery dating back to the 1840’s. Amongst the grave sites are an important collection of heritage roses, best visited in November/December when in full bloom. [flickr_set id=”72157622998997407″]