The Tucson Rose Society will feature a practice rose show at the next meeting on April 7 in the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Entries will be accepted from 6-7 p.m.

There will be three classes, including:

Class 1: Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, single bloom or spray.

Class 2: Floribunda, Shrub, Old Garden Rose or Climber, single bloom or spray.

Class 3: Miniature, MiniFlora or Polyantha, single bloom or spray.

The winner of each class will be given a trophy, and another award will be presented for the Best entry in the Show.

Vases and entry tags will be available at the meeting along with schedules to hand out to those interested in exhibiting at the 66th annual Tucson Rose Show on April 18 at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

To view the 2026 Tucson Rose Show Schedule, CLICK HERE.

TIMELY ROSE TIPS: Also on tap for our April 7 meeting will be an important presentation by Les Hayt who has over 50 years of rose growing experience in Tucson. He will explain what to do in your rose garden this month. Les will be happy to answer all questions from the audience. 

DATE: Tuesday, April 7. Entries in the show will be accepted from 6-7 p.m. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Tucson Botanical Gardens (2150 N. Alvernon Way), one block south of Grant and Alvernon on the east side of the street.

WHO CAN ATTEND?: Anyone who wants to learn more about growing great roses (FREE!) You are welcome to bring a friend if you wish. 

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