November is the month when roses are at their best across much of New Zealand as they come into flower and is also the month when many rose shows occur (Covid permitting) and also trial results are announced from the New Zealand Rose Society International Trials in Palmerston North. ‘Pride of Palmy’ has been named to celebrate 50 years of the Palmerston North Rose Trials by its breeder Rob Somerfield of Glenavon Roses. The deep … [Read more...]
2021 National Rose Show
The organising committee has made the decision to downsize the 2021 National Rose Show to a regional rose display due to ongoing uncertainty over Covid 19. Many people who would be part of the show are unable to travel due to alert levels or have decided not to in the current environment. The Regional Rose Display and Floral Art Designer of the Year event will take place on November 27th and 28th at the Palmerston North Conference and … [Read more...]
Waikato 2019 winners
The 2019 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was held at the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion in Hamilton on 16th & 17th November 2019. Organised by the Waikato Rose Society, the theme of the show was 'The Grande National' and there were a number of classes set to this theme. The Pavillion was awash with roses while outside, the Rogers Rose Garden looked spectacular for the Pacific Rose Bowl Festival. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Southland … [Read more...]
Waikato 2019
“The Grande National” National Spring Rose Show and Convention Hosted by the Waikato Rose Society (Inc) Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton 15th -17th November 2019 Show open to the Public: Saturday 16th: 12pm -5pm Sunday 17th: 10am – 4pm Admission $5 adults Gold Card Holders $2.50. Under 16 free with accompanying adult Click here to download show schedule … [Read more...]
Rose Magic 2018
Rose Magic 2018 National Spring Rose Show and Convention November 24th & 25th Woodend Community Centre School Road, Woodend, North Canterbury Admission $5 Adults Under 16 free Open Saturday 12 noon - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm Featuring the Canterbury Area FASNZ for the regional competition for Designer of the Year Click here to download the rose show schedule … [Read more...]
Northland 2017
The 2017 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Northland Rose Society at Forum North in Whangarei from November 17th - 19th 2017. The theme of the show was 'Glitz and Glamour' and there were a number of classes in the special section dedicated to this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes which were enjoyed by the many people who visited the show. The … [Read more...]
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...]
2016 National Spring Rose Show Results
The 2016 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Feilding Rose Society on November 19th and 20th 2016 at the Feilding Civic Centre The theme of the show was ‘Take time to smell the roses' with a number of special classes dedicated to this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes. Despite wet, windy weather in the lead up to the show, there were many quality … [Read more...]
2015 National Spring Rose Show results
2015 National Spring Rose Show and Convention The 2015 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the South Canterbury Rose Society at the Caroline Bay Hall in Timaru, November 21st and 22nd 2015. The theme of the show was ‘Lest We Forget – Roses of Remembrance’ and a number of the special classes reflected this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes. … [Read more...]