2018 National Spring Rose Show and Convention
The 2018 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was held in the North Canterbury town of Woodend on November 24th and 25th 2018. This was the first show organised under the auspices of the New Zealand Rose Society with a local committee including members of the Canterbury Rose Society organising the event.
Rosarians from Kaitaia to Southland brought their best bloom to compete across a wide range of classes in the Woodend Community Centre which looked a picture for the many visitors who came to enjoy the roses.
Large Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Reflections' | Jan Lusty | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | 'Joan Monica' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Racy Lady' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Auckland Metro' | Jan Lusty | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Reflections' | Jan Lusty | Waikato |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Red Rhapsody' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Southern Beauty' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Best Exhibit in Section Four |  | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
Miniature type Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Irresistible' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | 'Golden Amber' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Irresistible' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Irresistible' | Irene Taylor | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Luis Desamero' | Janet Pike | Waikato |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Irresistible' | Jan Lusty | Waikato |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Mixed Varieties' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |