Growing roses without chemicals: transitioning the collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens (New Zealand) 2000–2020

Authors

  • Emma Bodley Auckland Botanic Gardens https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6123-1011
  • Paula Lollback Auckland Council
  • Jack Hobbs Auckland Council
  • Mere Brewer Auckland Council
  • Rebecca Stanley Auckland Council

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2022.353

Keywords:

Roses, Rose trials, Sustainable cultivation

Abstract

The Rose Garden at Auckland Botanic Gardens displays rose cultivars which perform well and remain healthy in Auckland, New Zealand, without pesticide applications. Miticides, insecticides and fungicides are not used. Suitable cultivars are chosen for public display to inspire gardeners and encourage visitors to make their own rose selections based on personal preferences from an array of proven performers. These are identified to the public as ‘Star Performers’. Here the process of trialling, identifying and displaying old shrub and modern rose cultivars that have achieved Star Performer status over the past 20 years is presented. This work demonstrates the role that botanic gardens can play in promoting sustainable horticultural practices.

Author Biographies

  • Paula Lollback, Auckland Council

    Collection Curator at Auckland Botanic Gardens

  • Jack Hobbs, Auckland Council

    Manager at Auckland Botanic Gardens

  • Mere Brewer, Auckland Council

    Senior Gardener at Auckland Botanic Gardens

  • Rebecca Stanley, Auckland Council

    Principal Advisor, Conservation Partnerships, at Auckland Council.

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Published

2022-02-22

Issue

No. 21 (2022): Sibbaldia the International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture

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Growing roses without chemicals: transitioning the collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens (New Zealand) 2000–2020. (2022). Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, 21, 93-108. https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2022.353