2024 Pacific Rose Bowl Winners.
Thank you to all of those who came out to vote. This Rose Trial would not be possible without you. You provide rose breeders and agents with invaluable insight into what customers want. We look forward to seeing you next year!!
NZ Rose of the Year.
Ink Spots - Rob Somerfield
Ink spots is a medium height bush that has a nice compact growth habit. It is extremely floriferous in full bloom you can hardly see the foliage for flowers. Leaves are dark, glossy and disease resistant. The flowers are white with a burgundy centre which turns more purple with age. This variety is very eye catching and looks spectacular in both bush or patio standard form.
NZ Best Bred Rose.
Ink Spots - Rob Somerfield
Ink spots is a medium height bush that has a nice compact growth habit. It is extremely floriferous in full bloom you can hardly see the foliage for flowers. Leaves are dark, glossy and disease resistant. The flowers are white with a burgundy centre which turns more purple with age. This variety is very eye catching and looks spectacular in both bush or patio standard form.
Best Floribunda.
Floranza Bright & Breezy - Amore Roses
The double blooms are a brilliant, bright orange with a yellow reverse. A very floriferous floribunda with covers itself with large heads of blooms which wowed the visitors to the Amore Roses® Open Day in 2020. A moderate fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Disease tolerant.
Best Climber.
News Flash - Bob Matthews
Brighten up your garden with this international award winner! Vibrant, clear orange blooms repeat flower on extremely healthy plant. Bred in Ireland by David Kenny.
Best Hybrid Tea.
Black lace - Amore Roses
A romantic red rose of perfect form and plenty of them. Blooms come mostly one to a stem, perfect for picking for a vase. Velvety red petals acquire a contrasting black lace edge in the heat of the sun. A light tea scent to complement the bloom. Bush grows tall and straight well furnished with glossy disease tolerant leaves.
Children’s Choice Award.
Tobasco - Rob Somerfield
Tabasco has medium-large orange salmon blooms found both singularly and in substantial clusters. In full flower it is a magnificent sight. The bush is a medium height and has a nice upright growth habit with good disease tolerance.
Fragrance Award.
Amore Perfumed Kiss - Amore Roses
Mauve brushed with Plum and oh the heavenly fragrance! Large HT style blooms on a plant furnished with bronzy purple new growth and deep green disease resistant foliage. Another super-fragrant rose bred by Brad Jalbert
