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November – Pacific Glory

November is upon us which means only one thing – plenty of roses starting to bloom all around New Zealand. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2013, disease tolerance, Gold Star, New Zealand Rose Society, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month

May – Blackberry Nip

Purple is a difficult colour in roses, people either seem to like it or not. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2011, fragrance, Hybrid Tea rose, NZRS trials, Rob Somerfield, Rose of the Month, Silver Star of the City of Palmerston North

Clean sweep of awards for NZ rose breeder

Tauranga rose breeder Rob Somerfield of Glenavon Roses swept all the awards from the recently announced New Zealand International Rose Trial Ground Awards in Palmerston North. This is the first time a rose breeder has won all the awards presented for a single trial and confirms Rob’s reputation as New Zealand’s leading rose breeder. The trials, which are operated as a partnership between the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) and the Palmerston … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2009, breeding roses, Gold Star, June Hocking Fragrance Award, NZRS trials, palmerston north gardens, Rob Somerfield

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