Our featured rose this month is a new release for winter 2026 from New Zealand rose breeder Mike Athy‘Oxford Girl’ features clusters of pink blooms, old fashioned in form with a strong, sweet scent to enjoy. The plant is very healthy and vigorous growing to 3 metres, with dark green glossy foliage. A good rose for a trellis, pergola, archway or wall where the scent can be enjoyed. Available from Cornerstone Roses and their resellers. Photo … [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...]