The Rose Society of South Australia Inc

The Society aims to encourage, improve, foster and extend the cultivation and appreciation of the Rose. Conducting meetings, shows, demonstrations and other activities both in Adelaide and throughout the country. This site contains contacts and information about our meetings, recommended roses for growing in South Australia, culture notes which give tips on rose growing for the current months and information about other events.

The Rose Society of South Australia welcomes you!

Join The Rose Society of South Australia and enjoy huge benefits.

You can:
Learn from the best
Attend special events and meetings
Exhibit roses for free
Receive four club magazines a year
Receive The Australian Rose Annual
Get big savings on Neutrog products
Receive 10% in savings on all roses purchased from Wagner’s Rose Nursery and Knight’s Roses
Consulting rosarian advice

The generous membership package is designed to support you in growing the most beautiful roses possible. We have low membership fees and innovative memberships for the same reason: Single ($45), Joint ($50), 17 years and under ($5). There are even cheaper options for those who want to access a paperless version of the club magazine.

You can join online with your credit card or download a membership form to pay by post, phone, direct debit, or in person at a Member’s Meeting.

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Rose Pruning Demonstration

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Our Leading News, Events & Tips

Spring Rose Show 2025

SOUTH AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES ITS ROSES
AT THE SPRING ROSE SHOW
18 and 19 October 2025
Barossa Central Shopping Mall in Nuriootpa

World Rose News June 2025

Rose Growing Guide

Essentials of Rose Growing
Pests and Diseases
Replacing a Rose
Replacing an old rose garden
Pruning
Types of roses

Consulting Rosarians

Members of the Rose Society of SA Inc. are rose growers who are willing to provide expert rose advice.

Winter Rose Growing Culture Notes for South Australia

Winter rose growing culture notes for South Australia.

A Calendar for Rose Growers

Month by month advice for growing roses.

Flemington Racecourse and Sudden Impact for Roses

Planting a new rose bush with Brian Wagner

An Insight into Neutrog Biological Fertilisers

FELCO, the world-leading manufacturer of professional pruning shears and cable cutters since 1945.

Community Class Competition

SOUTH AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES ITS ROSES
AT THE SPRING ROSE SHOW

18 and 19 October 2025
Barossa Central Shopping Mall in Nuriootpa

Home gardeners are encouraged to come along on Sunday 19th October between 10am – 12 noon with their own home-grown rose entries for the Community Class competition* (bring roses with stem and foliage in water.) We are hoping to see lots of entries and a kaleidoscope of colourful blooms on the bench and of course there are prizes for the winners.