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...]
‘Pride of Palmy’ selected as name for city rose
‘Pride of Palmy’ has been announced as the name for the rose celebrating 50 years of International Rose Trials in Palmerston North in 2020. The name was announced at the presentation of this year’s rose trial award on Sunday by the Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith and was selected from names submitted in a competition held in August and September. Six people submitted the name with Ann Cryer of Pukekohe drawn as the recipient of six … [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...]
Northland 2017 winners
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...]
Rose Trial winners 2016
The awards for Trial 46 (2014 - 16) at the New Zealand Rose Society International Trials were presented on December 4th at the Dugald Mackenzie Rose Gardens in Palmerston North. A panel of 20 judges have assessed around 40 entries from New Zealand and overseas rose breeders (via their New Zealand agents) over a range of categories including freedom of flowering, health, plant quality, flower quality and fragrance. Certificates of Merit are … [Read more...]
2016 – 17 New Zealand Rose Review
On sale now, the Rose Review is your full-colour guide to the newer roses sold in the nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand. Rose nurseries also feature their latest releases. An essential guide if you are wanting to plant some roses in your garden today or order ahead for winter 2017. As advertised in the Kiwi Gardener magazine. For further information and to order your copy, click here Advertisers for 2016 - 17 Amore … [Read more...]
Feilding 2016
2016 You Travel National Spring Rose Show and Convention 'Take Time to Smell the Roses' November 19th and 20th 2016 Civic Centre, Aorangi St, Feilding Hosted by the Feilding and Districts Rose Society. Show open Saturday 19th: 1pm - 5pm Sunday 20th 9.30am - 4pm Admission $2 Adults, under 12's free with accompanying adult Click here to download rose show schedule schedule-final Click here to download registration form Registration form … [Read more...]
2016 Rose Pruning Demonstrations
Its almost rose pruning time in New Zealand so its time to think about pruning yours – roses are usually pruned between late June and mid August depending on where you live. Despite what is often said or written about rose pruning being difficult, it is actually very easy provided a few basic principles are followed. If you are not sure on what to do with your roses, one of the best ways to learn is to attend a pruning demonstration that many … [Read more...]
Free flowering, healthy roses feature among winning roses
New rose varieties that produce lots of flowers and get less disease topped the New Zealand Rose Society International Trial Awards in Palmerston North in early December with an orange rose ‘Fireball’ coming out on top. Bred by Rob Somerfield of Glenavon Roses in Tauranga, ‘Fireball’ received the top award of the trials, the Gold Star of the South Pacific. “It’s a great variety with lots of flowers and a very healthy plant” said Mr Somerfield … [Read more...]