Waikato 2009

2009 Daltons National Spring Rose Show and Convention

Held over two days in the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion, the show was an outstanding success despite the late season which affected the number of blooms available to pick.  The quality was exceptional with rosarians from Kaitaia to Canterbury bringing their best blooms to show alongside the locals from the Waikato area, who always have a world class show. A steady stream of visitors enjoyed the wide range of colours, forms and scents on display with the theme of ‘Rosa Pacifica’ prominent in many of the special classes.

Main results were (photos to follow):

Large roses

Champion of Champions and Champion Full Open Bloom:

‘Auckland Metro’ exhibited by M Ryan, Matamata Rose Society

 

Champion Decorative Bloom

‘First Love’ exhibited by M & M Brown, Canterbury Rose Society

 

Champion Exhibition Bloom

‘Teresa’ exhibited by M Ryan, Matamata Rose Society

 

Champion Small Stem

‘White Romance’ exhibited by D Vane, Bay of Plenty Rose Society

 

Champion Large Stem

‘Reflections’ exhibited by D & H White, Northland Rose Society

 

Champion Display Vase

‘Sir Tristram’ exhibited by B Attfield, Waikato Rose Society

 

Miniature type roses

Champion of Champions  and Champion MT Large Stem

‘Kaikoura’ exhibited by J Walker, Northland Rose Society

 

Champion MT Decorative Bloom

‘Chelsea Belle’ exhibited by D & H White, Northland

 

Champion MT Exhibition Bloom

‘Chelsea Belle’ exhibited by D & H White, Northland

 

Champion MT Full Open Bloom

‘Rachel Buchanan’ exhibited by J Pike, Waikato

 

Champion MT Small Stem

‘Kaikoura’ exhibited by I Taylor, Matamata

 

Champion MT Display Vase

Mixed cultivars exhibited by S Gare, Waikato