The Tampa Rose Society
The Tampa Rose Society was established in 1972 and is a nonprofit organization, one of more than 300 societies affiliated with the American Rose Society – the world’s largest organization devoted to America’s National Flower. The Tampa Rose Society provides information relating to the cultivation and exhibition of the rose, creation of floral arrangements featuring the rose and to disseminate information about events and activities of interest to rosarians in the Tampa Bay Area.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month (Sept. – June) at 7 pm at the Seminole Garden Center, 5800 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 (except for June – August). Guests are welcome to attend. Come at 6:30 to socialize!
We are adding a Sunday daytime meeting this fall: Fall Sunday Afternoon Meeting: September 28, 2025- 2 pm at the Tampa Bridge Center in Forest Hills – 114 West 109th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
Each meeting has a program and a Consulting Rosarian’s Report sharing what you should be doing to care for your Florida roses. We end the meeting with a fun raffle which often includes roses! Come and bring a gardening buddy or friend.
Join the Tampa Rose Society! Download the Membership Application Here!
2025 Meeting Dates:
Evening Meetings: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17 (no meetings July & August) (no meeting in December due to the Annual Holiday Party). Third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Seminole Garden Center. Social time is 6:30 – 7:00 pm!
Fall Sunday Afternoon Meeting: September 28, 2025, 2 pm, at the Tampa Bridge Center in Forest Hills – 114 West 109th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 (just west of Florida Avenue; between Busch Blvd. and Fowler Avenue.
Save the date! Annual Holiday Party – MAGGIANO’S in December; reserve your spot before it sells out! Tickets available at the meeting.
2026 Meeting Dates:
Third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Seminole Garden Center. Social time is 6:30 – 7:00 pm!
You are invited!
Location:
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore Plz, Tampa, FL 33609
Conveniently located at the intersection of Kennedy Blvd and WestShore Blvd. off I-275. The show is set-up between JCPenney’s & the Food Court area.
53rd Annual Rose Show!
Our Rose Show is governed by the standard rules, regulations and guidelines of the American Rose Society (ARS). The 53th Annual Rose Show will be held May 10, 2025 – the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The location is Westshore Plaza, Tampa. Below is the link to the 2025 Rose Show Information Booklet & Schedules. Thank you to our Rose Show Chairpersons: Karen Prevatt & Marilyn Berch.
2025 Tampa Rose Show Schedule & Info – Please note the rules and times starting on page 5 of the booklet. Entries are accepted from 6-9 am, Saturday, May 10th. The exhibitors’ work area opens at 6 am. All roses entered become the property of the Rose Society. Show Awards may be picked up at 5 pm.
Details are also posted on the Rose Show page through Events & Info. Previous year results are listed in the “Events” section of this website, as well as the link below. Rose Show Schedules are distributed at the April meeting of the Tampa Rose Show.
Tampa Rose Society has an annual election for the board of directors’ positions and officers. You can find a list of the officers here.
Visit our Facebook Group Page – Tampa Rose Society – https://www.facebook.com/groups/784337132139276/
Have a question? Ask on our FaceBook Group Page or use the Contact Information on our Tampa Rose Society Officer Page.
Have a question about growing roses? Our Consulting Rosarians are willing to help.
