Rose of the Year ®
Rose Of The Year® was introduced in 1982 and its aim is to discover by trials the best rose(s) in any given year.
Rose breeders are invited, through Roses UK, to enter what they consider to be the best of their up and coming varieties in to the Rose of the Year competition; generally up to 20 varieties are submitted annually.
Trials are conducted throughout the UK from as far north as Aberdeen, to Hampshire in the South, Northern Ireland and East Anglia with the varieties trialled in different soil and climate conditions.
The trial lasts for a two year period and is judged by both amateurs and professional with the most worthy variety being selected as Rose Of The Year. Selection is some 6 years in advance of its availability to allow for the building up of sufficient stock levels for its introduction to the public.
A selection of Rose of the Year varieties are on display at Roath Park, Cardiff.
ROTY Winners' Gallery
- Rose type:Large Flowered or HT spiral bud form
Meteor®
Submitted by rosesuk on 23 June 2023 - 3:34pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmPeach Melba®
Submitted by rosesuk on 8 July 2022 - 10:10amRose type:Repeat Flowering Climber over 2mIt's A Wonderful Life®
Submitted by rosesuk on 15 July 2021 - 4:49pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmBelle de Jour
Submitted by rosesuk on 7 July 2020 - 12:42pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmSweet Honey®
Submitted by rosesuk on 18 June 2019 - 11:58amRose type:Floribunda over 100cmStarlight Symphony®
Submitted by rosesuk on 14 June 2018 - 11:28amRose type:Repeat Flowering Climber over 2mLovestruck®
Submitted by rosesuk on 27 June 2017 - 4:30pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmScent From Heaven®
Submitted by rosesuk on 29 June 2016 - 5:58pmRose type:Repeat Flowering Climber over 2mFor Your Eyes Only
Submitted by rosesuk on 27 February 2015 - 2:27pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmSunny Sky®
Submitted by rosesuk on 16 June 2015 - 7:16pmRose type:Large Flowered or HT spiral bud formLady Marmalade®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmYou're Beautiful®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmJoie de Vivre
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmMoment in Time
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmLucky!
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmAbsolutely Fabulous
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmSweet Haze
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmChampagne Moment
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmTickled Pink
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmHot Chocolate
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmSummertime
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio ClbGolden Memories
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmRhapsody in Blue
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmSimply The Best
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Large Flowered or HT spiral bud formGreat Expectations
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmIrish Eyes
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmFascination
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmPenny Lane®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Repeat Flowering Climber over 2mSunset Boulevard
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:27pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmMagic Carpet
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:GroundcoverChatsworth
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmDawn Chorus
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Large Flowered other bud formTop Marks®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio less than 60cmMelody Maker
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Large Flowered other bud formHarvest Fayre
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmGlad Tidings
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmSweet Dream ®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio less than 60cmSweet Magic®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio less than 60cmRoyal William
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Large Flowered other bud formGentle Touch
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio less than 60cmPolar Star ®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Large Flowered or HT spiral bud formAmber Queen®
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmBeautiful Britain
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda or CF less 100cmMountbatten
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Floribunda over 100cmFestival
Submitted by admin on 15 April 2014 - 8:26pmRose type:Patio less than 60cm