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2022 Rose Shows

From late October through to early December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2022, Bay of Plenty, Feilding, Gisborne, Manawatu, National Rose Show, North Otago, rose show, Waikato, Wairarapa

Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations

Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2022, Auckland, Carterton, Feilding, free, Manawatu, New Zealand Rose Society, North Otago, Otago, Rose Pruning Demonstration, South Canterbury, Westland

Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations

Thank you to everyone who attended our free rose pruning demonstrations around New Zealand over the past few months. It is not too late to prune your roses, especially those in the South Island and colder parts of the North Island>If you have any questions, please get in touch with us … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2021, Auckland, Canterbury, Carterton, Feilding, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Otago, rose pruning, South Canterbury, Wairarapa, West Otago

Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations

Our free rose pruning demonstrations have now finished for winter 2020. Many thanks to those who attended and check back from May next year for details for 2021 demonstrations. Feel free to contact us with any rose pruning questions in the meantime and one of our experts will be able to help.     … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Auckland, Carterton, Gisborne, Manawatu, North Otago, Te Awamutu, Waikato, Wairarapa

Rosy success at International Rose Trials

A rose named for the breeder’s mother topped the list of awards presented at the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trial Grounds in Palmerston North in early December. Tauranga Rose Breeder Rob Somerfield from Glenavon Roses topped the trials with his variety ‘Grandma’s Rose’ which won the Gold Star of the South Pacific. “The name is a tribute to my mother from her grandchildren, they felt it was her colour” said Rob Somerfield  … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2019, Bob Matthews, Brad Jalbert, Certificate of Merit, floribunda rose, Gold Star, Hybrid Tea rose, Manawatu, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield

2019 Spring Rose Shows

November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2019, Auckland, Carterton, Feilding, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Matamata, Otago, rose show, South Canterbury, Waikato, Westland

2018 Spring Rose Shows

November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2018, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Carterton, Franklin, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Northland, Otago, Rangitikei, Rose Shows, South Ca, Waikato, Wairarapa

Free Rose Pruning Demonstrations 2018

Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2018, Auckland, Canterbury, Carterton, demonstrations, Feilding, Franklin, free, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Nelson, North Otago, Otago, rose pruning, South Canterbury, Southland, Waikato, Wairarapa, West Otago

2017 Spring Rose Shows

November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal 'one bloom per vase' through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2017, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Carterton, Feilding, Franklin, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, National Spring Rose Show, New Zealand Rose Society, North Otago, Northland, Otago, rose show, Southland, Waikato, Wairarapa, Westland

Rose Pruning Demos 2017

Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2017, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Feilding, Franklin, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Matamata, North Otago, Otago, rose pruning, South Canterbury, Southland, Waikato, Wairarapa, Westland, winter

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