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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

Whanganui rose grower recognised

Congratulations to Bob Matthews of Matthews Nurseries Ltd Whanganui who was recently presented with the New Zealand Rose Award for service to the rose in New Zealand. Bob's lifelong passion for roses started at a young age. Bob, along with wife Cath took over Matthews Nurseries Ltd from Bob's parents in 1978 and since then, it has become one of New Zealand's largest and leading rose growers. Bob has given countless hours of his time and … [Read more...]

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