August - Veilchenblau
While there is no such thing as a true blue rose, this month’s featured rose is often described as of the bluest to be developed in the world of roses. [Read More...] Share, Print or Email this page: Read More →
July - Gold Medal
With the roses just about ready to be pruned, our thoughts turn to later in the year when the roses bloom again. [Read More...] Share, Print or Email this page: Read More →
New Zealand Rose Review 2010
New for 2010 - The New Zealand Rose Review As advertised in the Weekend Gardener magazine Produced by the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) for members and now available on sale , the Rose Review is your guide to the newer roses sold in the nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand and the latest releases for 2010. An essential guide if you are wanting to plant some roses in your garden today. For further information and to order your copy, click here Share,... [Read More...]
Rose Pruning Demonstrations 2010
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 rose... [Read More...]
June - Dusky Dancer
A versatile and popular rose features as the Rose of the Month for June. [Read More...] Share, Print or Email this page: Read More →
New Roses for 2010
The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features new roses for 2010. Check out what new roses will be in the garden centres now and start planning which ones you will want for your garden. Some of the varieties mentioned are Sunline, Hot Lips, Love Heart, Absolutely Fabulous, The Endeavour and Sundancer. This issue is onsale now from all leading supermarkets, bookshops, newsagents, garden centres or subscribe to the Weekend Gardener magazine... [Read More...]
May - Kaikoura
In his long career in rose breeding, Sam McGredy named many roses after places in his adopted homeland of New Zealand. [Read More...] Share, Print or Email this page: Read More →
2009 World Rose Show Photos
World Rose Show Originally uploaded by nzroses Photos from the 15th World Rose Convention held in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada in June 2009. The convention was an outstanding sucess, with over 550 rosarians from 24 countries attending including 17 from New Zealand. The convention included a rose show (inlcuding the American Rose Society Spring Show), lectures and many tours to gardens and attractions around Vancouver and beyond. A highlight... [Read More...]
A legacy of roses
The latest issue of the Weekend Gardener magazine features old fashioned roses that are growing in Dunedin’s Northern Cemetary where Heritage Roses Otago are involved in maintaining this important collection of roses. Find out the many reasons why you should be planting old roses in your garden. This issue is onsale now from all leading supermarkets, bookshops, newsagents, garden centres or subscribe to the Weekend Gardener magazine by calling... [Read More...]
April - Graham Thomas
One of the early Austin roses features this month and one that has stood the test of time since its release back in 1983. [Read More...] Share, Print or Email this page: Read More →
