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2024 NZRS International Trial Winners

European Rose Breeders swept the 2024 awards at the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials in Palmerston North. Kordes Rosen of Germany claimed the top award of the trials, the Gold Star of the South Pacific with the orange flowering ‘Phoenix’.Kordes Rosen also won a Certificate of Merit for the red ‘Marondo’. Both varieties were entered into the trials by Matthews Nurseries Ltd of Whanganui. Other Certificates of Merit were … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2024, Kordens Rosen, New Zealand Rose Society, NZRS trials, Palmerston North City Council, Rosen Tantau, Spek Rozen

2024 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: 2024, Auckland Rose Society, Bay of Plenty, Bulls, Canterbury, Carterton, Feilding, Franklin, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Manawatu, Matamata, National Rose Show, New Zealand Rose Society, North Otago, Otago, Rose Shows, South Canterbury, Te Awamutu, Waikato, Wairarapa, west coast

A Million Dreams

This month, we feature a new release from New Zealand rose breeder John Ford ‘A Million Dreams’ is a new Hybrid Tea rose with blooms of a unique dusky pink with blooms produced up to five per stems. There is a moderate fragrance to enjoy as well.  Compact growing with few thorns, it has glossy dark green foliage and good disease tolerance.  Available from Gilroy Nurseries … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2024, Hybrid Tea rose, John Ford, New Zealand Rose Society, Rose of the Month

Life membership

Waikato rosarian Janet Pike was presented with life membership of the New Zealand Rose Society at its recent Annual General Meeting in Christchurch. Janet joined the Waikato Rose Society in 1978 and continues to be an active member to the present day, currently serving as their President.  The Frank Penn Memorial Award for service to a district rose society was presented to Janet in 2018. In 2013, Janet was elected to the New Zealand … [Read more...]

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Franklin 2024 – Roses and Romance

For the first time in 28 years the National Rose Show is returning to Pukekohe.  Lock in the dates, come along and meet fellow rose enthusiasts from all over the country.  Join us for two days of stunning displays that celebrate the beauty and diversity of roses.​ For more information visit the Roses & Romance National Rose Show Website ​ … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2024, Franklin, Franklin Rose Society, National Rose Show, New Zealand Rose Society

2023 Rose Shows

From early November 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: 2023, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Feilding, Frannklin, Gisborne, Hutt Valley, Matamata, New Zealand Rose Society, North Otago, Te Awamutu, Waikato

South Canterbury 2023

'“Roses by the Bay”' Proudly sponsored by Alpine Energy National Rose Show and ConventionHosted by the South Canterbury Rose Society Caroline Bay HallTimaruDecember 2nd and 3rd 2023 Show open to the public Saturday 2nd: 12.30 - 5pmSunday 3rd: 9am - 4.30pm AdmissionAdults $5Under 16 free with accompanying adultRegistrations have now closedClick here to download rose show schedule … [Read more...]

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STARLET ROSE® Melina®

Fragrant patio climbing roses are few and far between so this month we feature a recently released variety to New Zealand. STARLET ROSE® Melina® has clusters of quartered violet blooms fading to light blue as they age. Strongly scented, the perfume fills the air making this a good rose to plant where it can be enjoyed during summer. Free flowering, this is a healthy variety with medium green glossy foliage. A vigorous, yet compact grower to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Amore Roses, fragrance, New Zealand Rose Society, Patio Climber, Rose of the Month, Rosen Tantau

Auckland 2022 results

The 2022 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was held at the Mount Eden War Memorial Hall on November 19th and 20th 2022. Organised by the Auckland Rose Society, the theme of the show was 'All that Jazz' with the special; section classes set to this theme. Rosarians from around New Zealand brought their blooms to compete in the show across a wide range of classes. The show was officially opened by the Governor General of New Zealand, Dame … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2022, Auckland Rose Society, National Rose Show, New Zealand Rose Society

New Zealand Rose Award 2022

The New Zealand Rose Society has much pleasure in announcing that Allison Scott, of the Hutt Valley Rose Society, is the recipient of the New Zealand Rose Award for 2022. Allison joined the Hutt Valley Rose Society in 1967 after buying a bundle of books at a school fair which contained a Rose Annual.  In her 55 years of membership, Allison has never lost her love of the rose and is still active today in rose circles.  She has been … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2022, Hutt Valley Rose Society, New Zealand Rose Award, New Zealand Rose Society

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