Auckland Rose of the Year 1998

On the 14th of November I received the list of winners in the Auckland Rose of the Year held at the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens - they had been judged that same day.

There are 6 categories plus an overall winner. Photos have been supplied by Sam McGredy along with the history and comments on his 2 roses.

'Hauraki' - Best Miniature/Patio and
Auckland Rose of the Year

'Spirit of Hope'
Best Hybrid Tea

Auckland Rose of the Year	'Hauraki' (MACwynscar) Raised by McGredy, New Zealand
Best Hybrid Tea	'Spirit of Hope' (MAChahei) Raised by McGredy, New Zealand
Best Floribunda	'Summer Dream' (FRYmaxicot) Raised by Fryer, England
Best Climber	'Patio Honey' (CHEwpiwite) Raised by Warner, England
Best Shrub/Groundcover	'Country Prince' (KORfungo) Raised by Kordes, Germany
Best Miniature/Patio	'Hauraki' (MACwynscar) Raised by McGredy, New Zealand
Most Fragrant	'Celebration' (COCgrand) Raised by Cocker, Scotland
Information supplied by Doug Bone Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens

'Summer Dream'
Best Floribunda

'Patio Honey'
Best Climber

'Celebration'
Most Fragrant

Country Prince
Best Shrub/Groundcover

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