I started breeding roses in 1983 and right from the start I set myself high standards, emphasizing the most important aspect of a rose is good health. It is my long held view that it is pointless producing a stunning flower if the plant on which it sits is a dud. The next most important attributes in my mind are Freedom of flowering and quick repeat. However, good foliage, bush shape, weather tolerance and beauty of the flower are also all on the list of standards that must be achieved. To accomplish all of the above, as well as fragrance, is the ultimate success.

Floribunda. Skyla Rose has glowing medium pink blooms that open in quartered style. The medium height, compact bush will produce abundant blooms through the season that will delight with their alluring fragrance. This rose has good disease resistance. Bred by Rob Somerfield, released 2019. Deciduous

Pacific Rose Bowl Festival 2019 New Zealand Rose of the Year Trial winners Awarded Best Floribunda Rose and Most Fragrant Rose. Named to celebrate the life of Skyla Rose Keating, a brave fighter of DIPG brain cancer.

 

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Hybrid Tea. It has gorgeous large fuchsia pink blooms with a lighter reverse.The bush is a medium height with a tidy compact growth habit. This rose is very showy in full bloom. Ideal rose for picking.

Merit award in Palmerston North trial grounds, New Zealand 2020

 

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Floribunda. A Serendipity - Flower Carpet cross that has produced a gorgeous medium sized bushy rose with delicious Creamy yellow flowers that are produced abundantly and accompanied by a delicate fragrance. Bred in NZ By Rob Somerfield 2014 Deciduous

 

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Floribunda Patio Std. A Serendipity - Flower Carpet cross that has produced a gorgeous medium sized bushy rose with delicious Creamy yellow flowers that are produced abundantly and accompanied by a delicate fragrance. Bred in NZ By Rob Somerfield 2014 Deciduous

 

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Floribunda. This rose definitely lives up to its name. Gorgeous smoky pink blooms are produced in large clusters throughout the season. Nice compact habit. A winner of the Gold Star of the South Pacific. Bred by Rob Somerfield in NZ, 2006. PVR.

 

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Floribunda. Delivering an abundance of fragrant, soft apricot blooms above mid green leaves. Continuous flowering, lovely for the garden or enjoy your 'strawberry blond' in a container. Bred in NZ By Rob Somerfield 2014 Deciduous

 

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Standard Floribunda. Delivering an abundance of fragrant, soft apricot blooms above mid green leaves. Continuous flowering, lovely for the garden or enjoy your 'strawberry blond' in a container. Bred in NZ By Rob Somerfield 2014 Deciduous

 

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Hybrid Tea. An award winning rose that celebrates another winner 'Sunline' the champion NZ mare. Large, golden yellow shapely blooms outlined with a delicate pink - an unusual but effective combination with just the lightest scent. Good disease resistance. A Rob Somerfield rose. PVR 2010.

 

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Hybrid Tea. Tobasco has medium to large orange salmon blooms found both singularly and in substantial clusters. In full flower it is a magnificent sight. The bush is a medium height and has a nice upright growth habit with good disease tolerance.

Certificate of Merit, Palmerston North Trial ground, Rob Somerfield 2017

 

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Floribunda. This Rob Somerfield bred Rose is the most gorgeous blend of cooper and soft terracotta tones. The blooms are fully double and very beautiful with just the lightest scent. The glossy, dark green foliage completes the picture. Flowers well throughout the season. PVR 2011.

'Top Shelf' was awarded a Gold Medal by the New Zealand Rose Industry in 2011 - the year of first release.