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Article Archive 3
ROSE
COMPETITION
FOR
HAMILTON
ROSE WATCH
Promising new roses II
Stuart Pinfold wandered through the Dugald McKenzie Rose Gardens after the completion of the last rose trial. His companion was Bob Matthews, a leading Wanganui nurseryman. Bob’s knowledge is way in advance of most and he shows a keen eye and appreciation, which cannot be denied. Here are a few of the very best new releases. All are available in the market place for those who are prepared to seek them out.
‘Kiwi’ (WEKpaltez) One new rose, which was a standout, is this new chocolate-russet floribunda. Bob feels this is a top new release, which should please the most discerning. It has excellent bush habit, refined stems, bears its flowers in medium clusters and continually it seems. It is very healthy and can be recommended for every garden. In no way “another brown” this one is known as Hot Cocoa overseas where it has won many awards, but here it will be called Kiwi as a portion of every sale will go to the Kiwi Recovery Programme. Now how’s that for a good cause! Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Kirkcaldie (MACcloseup) This Sam McGredy hybrid tea rose is above average. It’s salmon pink blooms are genuine ‘exhibition’ form with good bush habit, health and vigour, plus a nice light scent. In spite of only average petal substance this one will certainly appear in shows before long. One of McGredy’s very best and named to mark 140 years of the major Wellington department store Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd. Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Blue Boy (FB) A new rose from Nola Simpson, will be well worth seeking out as it becomes available. The lady has produced a silvery lilac colour, which to my eye has a distinctive hint of blue, a sheen if you like. Flowers are medium size, double, small clusters and a lovely fragrance. They hold their colour nicely but may be a bit loose for shows. Could become a treasure in the garden, very different, trouble free and a talking point. Available from Ford Roses, 280 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North.
Long Tall Sally (WEKajazoul) There must be room for ‘other’ types of roses and this very new release this year is called a floribunda but to me is probably closer to a shrub rose. Flowers are apricot pink and fade quickly to white – but don’t panic as there is a real old fashioned character here and it is going to have strong appeal to all who love ‘olde’ style. But here we have those things in a great modern style, blooming more than once a year! Hybridised by Tom Curruth who also raised Kiwi and many other interesting modern roses. It has already won several awards in U.S. and Australia, so it’s not just me…! Near single flowers in medium clusters, straight stems, upright to medium plus height, healthy and tough, few thorns, great for the rose lovers who thinks s/he has got everything! Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Baby Boomer (BENminn) This would not be complete without this mini of real merit. The colour is clear candy pink something like the older mini Cupcake but flower is a trifle bigger and has even better hybrid tea form. Bushes grow strongly with mid green ribbed foliage of ideal type and size. This one will be seen at shows before long, possibly at the very highest level even. It promises to make a big impact especially with those who are inclined toward showing and there are still some of those folks about. From Frank Benardella, U.S.A. through NZ Agent, Bell Roses, Auckland
Benjamin Britten (Modern Shrub) New from David Austin of England is this one, which deserves to be well received by all lovers of this rose type. The colour here is a blend of reds and pink, the form is cupped, the size is medium, there are about 15 petals and of course fragrance. The variety’s principal feature is a splendid upright habit, straight up and down like a Grenadier. This is amazing, yet one could still say height is just medium to tall, (to 1.5m). Foliage is neat and disease resistant, mat mid-green, excellent. This is probably the best of the very latest Austin’s, one for which bold claims may well be true. Highly recommended. Available from Nurseries selling Austin roses. Promising new roses I
Stuart Pinfold wandered through the Dugald McKenzie Rose Gardens after the completion of the last rose trial. His companion was Bob Matthews, a leading Wanganui nurseryman. Bob’s knowledge is way in advance of most and he shows a keen eye and appreciation, which cannot be denied. Here are a few of the very best new releases. All are available in the market place for those who are prepared to seek them out.
‘Kiwi’ (WEKpaltez) One new rose, which was a standout, is this new chocolate-russet floribunda. Bob feels this is a top new release, which should please the most discerning. It has excellent bush habit, refined stems, bears its flowers in medium clusters and continually it seems. It is very healthy and can be recommended for every garden. In no way “another brown” this one is known as Hot Cocoa overseas where it has won many awards, but here it will be called Kiwi as a portion of every sale will go to the Kiwi Recovery Programme. Now how’s that for a good cause! Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Kirkcaldie (MACcloseup) This Sam McGredy hybrid tea rose is above average. It’s salmon pink blooms are genuine ‘exhibition’ form with good bush habit, health and vigour, plus a nice light scent. In spite of only average petal substance this one will certainly appear in shows before long. One of McGredy’s very best and named to mark 140 years of the major Wellington department store Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd. Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Blue Boy (FB) A new rose from Nola Simpson, will be well worth seeking out as it becomes available. The lady has produced a silvery lilac colour, which to my eye has a distinctive hint of blue, a sheen if you like. Flowers are medium size, double, small clusters and a lovely fragrance. They hold their colour nicely but may be a bit loose for shows. Could become a treasure in the garden, very different, trouble free and a talking point. Available from Ford Roses, 280 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North.
Long Tall Sally (WEKajazoul) There must be room for ‘other’ types of roses and this very new release this year is called a floribunda but to me is probably closer to a shrub rose. Flowers are apricot pink and fade quickly to white – but don’t panic as there is a real old fashioned character here and it is going to have strong appeal to all who love ‘olde’ style. But here we have those things in a great modern style, blooming more than once a year! Hybridised by Tom Curruth who also raised Kiwi and many other interesting modern roses. It has already won several awards in U.S. and Australia, so it’s not just me…! Near single flowers in medium clusters, straight stems, upright to medium plus height, healthy and tough, few thorns, great for the rose lovers who thinks s/he has got everything! Available from resellers of Matthews Nurseries.
Baby Boomer (BENminn) This would not be complete without this mini of real merit. The colour is clear candy pink something like the older mini Cupcake but flower is a trifle bigger and has even better hybrid tea form. Bushes grow strongly with mid green ribbed foliage of ideal type and size. This one will be seen at shows before long, possibly at the very highest level even. It promises to make a big impact especially with those who are inclined toward showing and there are still some of those folks about. From Frank Benardella, U.S.A. through NZ Agent, Bell Roses, Auckland
Benjamin Britten (Modern Shrub) New from David Austin of England is this one, which deserves to be well received by all lovers of this rose type. The colour here is a blend of reds and pink, the form is cupped, the size is medium, there are about 15 petals and of course fragrance. The variety’s principal feature is a splendid upright habit, straight up and down like a Grenadier. This is amazing, yet one could still say height is just medium to tall, (to 1.5m). Foliage is neat and disease resistant, mat mid-green, excellent. This is probably the best of the very latest Austin’s, one for which bold claims may well be true. Highly recommended. Available from Nurseries selling Austin roses.
Hamilton New Zealand now hosts the International Trial Grounds lead by Dr Sam McGredy who is Chairman of the Pacific Rose Festival Trust responsible for a weekend of rose events in November each year. November 2002 Festival included, opening by the Governor General of New Zealand, dame Silvia Cartwright, a panel of judges including international ones who judged the entries, followed by a gala luncheon with the Irish Consul as Master of ceremonies. Judges included three representatives of the Governor of Gifu in Japan who presented an award for the Best Fragrant Rose. The Governor General presented the award for the New Zealand Rose of the Year. Events over the weekend included: The National Spring Rose Show, international speakers, a Gala Dinner by the Waikato Rose Society, a champagne breakfast with musicians performing music from the Frank Sinatra Era, a walk around the roses with Sam McGredy, jazz in the rose gardens, a guided tour around the Specialist Gardens and the French Rose Garden. The Pacific Rose Festival Trust is establishing links with other Pacific Countries with Rose Gardens of note, hence the link with Gifu in Japan. Already there is a firm commitment from Tommy Cairns of Rosehill Trial Grounds in California and Adelaide Trial Rose Gardens in Australia. The events for 2004 in Hamilton will be 13th & 14th November, the weekend prior to the start of the Auckland Regional Conference of the World Federation of Rose Societies. Organic Products for Roses Baking Soda –
with horticultural soap used for powdery mildew. Blood and Bone
Meal – provides a slow release natural fertiliser. Bone Meal –
organic source of phosphorous and calcium. Bordeaux
Mixture – a natural fungicide for balck spot with copper and lime. Use as a
foliar spray but avoid spraying the soil. Clear White Oil
– controls aphids, European Red mite and scale insects. * Copper
Fungicide – effective against powdery mildew, blackspot. Dolomitic
Limestone – a major source of calcium and used to neutralize acid soils. Earth worm
castings – one of the best all round organic fertilisers, castings are high in
beneficial bacteria, calcium, iron, magnesium, and sulphur as well as N-P-K and
over 60 elements. Can be used as
top dressing, layer around roses, aerating material, seed raising mix, and
potting additive. Ecostore fungal
deterant – powdery mildew, black spot and rust. ++ Epsom salts –
can be used as soil or foliar treatment. A
source of sulphur and magnesium. Increases
bloom production. Fish Fertiliser
– Moana Extra – helps protect from insects and fungi. Garlic and
Pyrethrum insecticide concentrate – control of white fly, thrips, aphids &
mealy bugs. + Ladybirds –
feed on aphids, scale, thrips. Liquid Seaweed
– Maxicrop good root stimulator, has some insecticidal and fungicidal uses. Molasses- will
feed and stimulate microorganisms. A
source of sulphur, potash and trace elements. Mycorrin Plus
– for soil improvement*** Neem Flo –
for chewing insects. *** Neem 900 –
control white fly, aphids and caterpillars. *** Perfkfection
- resistance and recovery from Downy Mildew, Black spot and ‘wet
weather’ diseases. *** Praying Mantis
– feed on aphids, caterpillars, beetles. Pyrosol – for
powdery mildew. *** Raingard –
spreader and sticker. *** Raw Earth –
plant derived mineral for building healthy soil. Sulphur Spray
– controls thrips and spider mites, as a fungicide for powdery mildew and
rust. * Super Sulphur
– controls powdery mildew and rust. ** Vapourgard –
sunscreen and frost protection. *** Vinegar –
soil acidifier, weed killer and fungicide. Suppliers* Garden king,
Horticom Ltd, 4 Farmhouse Lane, Glen Innes, Auckland ** Kiwicare
Corporation Ltd, 225 Maces rd, Christchurch, ph 03 389 0778, fax 03 389 0669 *** Garden
Enterprises Ltd, P.O.Box 489, Palmerston North, Ph Fax 0800 466 464 + Betta-Crop
Organics, 1338, Orini Rd, R. D. 2, Taupiri ++ Ecostore
P.O. Box 91718, Auckland, Ph 0800 773 247 Should you know
of others, let me know and I’ll include them in the next issue.
ROSE
COMPETITION FOR
HAMILTON The Rogers Rose Gardens in the Hamilton Gardens will be the permanent
home for the “New Zealand Rose of the Year” competition organised by the
Rose Introducers of New Zealand. The
Chairman of RINZ, Bob Matthews says the gardens were chosen because of their
central location, quality management and growing conditions and best public
gardens. Sam McGredy lends his
weight behind the venture commenting on the regions strong base of rose growers
and the strength of the Waikato Rose Society.
“It easily has the potential to become one of the world’s top rose
competitions,” comments Sam. The
garden is named after Dr Denis Rogers, Hamilton’s mayor at the time the rose
garden was completed in 1971 to mark the inaugural World Rose Convention held in
the city. Once
the trials are established, half of the rose gardens will be occupied by the
latest and best roses submitted for the competition by top rose breeders and
growers in New Zealand and from around the world.
The competition trials will be based on garden performance and judged on
one day each year, around mid-November. Categories
are likely to include the most fragrant, best climber, ground cover and so on.
Sam McGredy is enthusiastic about the forthcoming ‘Rose of the Year’ event to be held in Hamilton, linking it with the Waikato Rose Society spring rose show and four great rose gardens of the Pacific. These would be Rogers Rose Gardens here in Hamilton, Portland Oregon, Adelaide Australia and Gifu in Japan. Together with the National Spring Rose Show in 2002, we can look forward to interesting and exciting times |
