The Murray Linton Rose Gardens were opened in 1970 and are named after a former Mayor of Rotorua who was also a former President of the New Zealand Rose Society. The gardens contain over 1500 plants of mostly modern varieties including miniatures, climbers and standard roses. [flickr_set id="72157662049745264"] … [Read more...]
Samuels Rose Garden – Nelson
Rose garden in the grounds of Broadgreen House. Established in 1968 and contains 3000 plants of over 600 varieties. It includes old and modern roses displayed in a formal garden. At the rear of the house grows the “Slater’s Crimson China’ rose. Broadgreen house was a typical gentleman’s residence built in 1855. It has been faithfully restored and furnished and is now a museum. [flickr_set id="72157663686400609"] … [Read more...]
New Zealander a leader in the rose world
New Zealand has maintained its position as a leader in the rose world with several awards and appointments at the World Rose Convention held in Lyon, France. Three New Zealanders were recognised with awards for their service to the rose. Mr Peter Elliott of Palmerston North was presented with the World Federation of Rose Societies Silver Medal for service to the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS). Mr Elliott has served as one of the … [Read more...]
Pacific Rose Bowl Festival
The Pacific Rose Bowl Festival takes place every November in the Rogers Rose Garden, located in the beautiful Hamilton Gardens. The four-day Festival is centered around the New Zealand Rose of the Year Trial. The New Zealand Rose of the Year is one of only two Rose Trials in the Southern Hemisphere that are judged by public votes. There is also a Children’s Choice Award section. The roses in the trial are clearly marked and all you have to … [Read more...]
Cheops Garden – Hastings
In 2005, Gary and Georgina Campbell bought the property now known as ‘Cheops’; an organic Feijoa Orchard with a perfect place for a large garden. Many of the plants arrived by truck from their old farm, having been collected for over 20 years by Georgina, to create the garden which was begun in June 2005. The Hawke’s Bay climate and soils have helped the plants to thrive. Many plants are propagated on site to fill the beds but also because no … [Read more...]
Nola Simpson Rose Garden
Surrounding the historic Levin Court House, the Nola Simpson rose garden was renovated in 2008. Initially the garden was proposed to be replaced but an up roar in the local community saw the gardens saved and a renovation program put in place. In 2013, the garden was renamed after Mrs Nola Simpson, a well known Palmerston North rosarian who grew up in the Horowhenua region. [flickr_set id="72157630030975143"] … [Read more...]
Robbins Park – Tauranga
Located in central Tauranga overlooking the harbour, the garden was opened in 1960 and contains modern bush, shrub and climbing roses. [flickr_set id="72157630566827820"] … [Read more...]
The Gaol Stables – Oamaru
The histoic Gaol stables in Oamaru was built in 1869. In 1993, the North Otago Rose Society enchanced the building with plantings of old fashioned roses which they maintain each year. [FAGP id=4841] … [Read more...]
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden – Timaru
Opened in 2001, the garden is a collection of roses collected by world renown rosarian Trevor Griffiths. Designed by Sir Miles Warren, the garden contains over 1100 varieties of roses - mostly heritage, species and David Austin varieties. In 2012, the garden received the World Federation of Rose Societies Garden of Excellence Award. [flickr_set id="72157630031122489"] … [Read more...]
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"] … [Read more...]