South Perth will be blooming with fragrant roses this October when the National Rose Championships come to the South Perth Community Centre!

 

Taking place over the weekend of October 21 and 22, the National Rose Society of Australia Championships and Convention promises a spectacular show of prize-winning roses by members of Rose Societies from around Australia - amazing floral art entries into the WA Floral Art Society Championships - ‘Artist in Residence’ Tiffany Forster painting live - and Dawson’s Garden World roses for sale.

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There’s also a fascinating guest speaker program – with tickets at $8 each – to see: 

►  Hon. Richard Court AC – reflecting on notable Japanese gardens he

     visited as Ambassador to Japan

         Bookings:  https://www.trybooking.com/CKSKW

►  John Viska – Australian Garden History Society speaking on gardens

     in WA, with a focus on roses

         Bookings:  https://www.trybooking.com/CKWBI

►  Grant Thornett – delving into ‘The Incredible World of Fungi’ 
          Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CKTAA

►  Denise Shelbourn – Floral Art Society President, demonstrating

     ‘The Art of Simplicity’

          Bookings:  https://www.trybooking.com/CKSWL

 

The weekend program at a glance:

Saturday – open 1pm - 5pm – daily tickets $5 each
►   Rose Show & floral artistry exhibition, Official Opening
►   ‘Artist in Residence’ Tiffany Forster
►   Dawsons Garden World and other displays

►   Delicious homemade Morning and Afternoon Teas

►   Guest Speakers: Hon. Richard Court AC;  John Viska

 

Sunday – open 10am – 4pm – daily tickets $5 each
►   Rose Show and floral artistry exhibition
►   ‘Artist in Residence’ Tiffany Forster

►   Dawsons Garden World and other displays

►   Delicious homemade Morning and Afternoon Teas

►   Guest Speakers: Grant Thornett;  Denise Shelbourn

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Don’t miss this captivating weekend of roses and floral artistry.  Everyone is welcome and expert rose growers will be available to provide free advice to visitors and rose enthusiasts.

 

The Show is proudly supported by the City of South Perth.