Southampton Rose Society

Here are a few reminders to keep in mind when planting or tending to your roses now that spring has arrived: Pick the right roses for the right spot, and remember that roses need at least six hours of sun a day in order to grow to their full potential. Know your soil pHhave your soil tested and amend it as needed. For roses to thrive, being consistent is the most important thing. Do NOT overwater. Roses will not thrive in soggy soil. We hope that helps. Ask us any questions you may have in the comments below.

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. Today marks the first day of spring, the earliest spring we’ll have seen in a long time. The last time spring arrived early was in 1896124 years ago!

Will you be attending our 44th Annual Rose Show this June? Let us know in the comments below.

As we leave the bittersweet winter behind, a new season in our gardens is set to begin. The SRS has exciting new educational programs and projects happening this year, and we hope all our members will join in and invite new members to expand their rosy horizons this season. Visit our website to learn more about each one.

Can you name this rose? Classified as a shrub rose, in gardens it can be trained to grow along a fence. The very full, deep pink flowers have a powerful fragrance that is distinct but never heavy. What’s even better, the plant reblooms repeatedly from summer to early fall, at least four times. It’s the Gertrude Jekyll; let us know below if you guessed right!

We invite and encourage your active participation this year. Please bring family and friends to our events. Encourage people to get involved in meeting others and learning more about the beauty and pleasure we get from roses. Our love of and passion for roses should be shared with all!

Have you visited our articles page found on our website, yet? There you will find many articles on topics like: Rose Gardening, Organic Rose Gardening, Pests and Diseases, and Exhibiting, Rose Cultivars. We hope you find what you are looking for and learn some new things too.

Our flower, the rose, takes center stage today. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

Reminiscing about last year’s Cocktail Party Fundraiser to celebrate a rose extravaganza evening in the glorious garden of Juergen and Anke Friedrich at the LINDEN in Southampton. Simply breathtaking roseful property. Mark your calendars for this year’s event, happening on Friday, July 17. Location to be announced soon. Stay close!

First day of Spring is March 1. That’s only 23 days away. Who’s counting?

Punxsutawney Phil's declared that spring will be early, and it's time to start planning our gardens. Need a Guide to U.S. Rose Nurseries? On our website, we provide a list of rose nurseries that carry many modern hybrid teas and old garden roses not readily available at most garden nurseries. Visit our website and click on references to have a look. Happy Rose Shopping!

Our mission to create beauty through cultivation and education about our national flower, the Rose,continues to be realized season after season. Join us by becoming a member.

Last year's 43rd Annual Rose Show winners! This year's event will be on Saturday, June 20 from 1-4pm in the Morris Room at Rogers Memorial Library. So, mark your calendars; you won't want to miss it!