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!
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!
2024 Meeting Dates:
September 17, October 15, & November 19 (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!
Save the date! Annual Holiday Party – MAGGIANO’S in December; reserve your spot before it sells out! Tickets available at the meeting.
2025 Meeting Dates:
January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17 (no meetings July & August)
Garden Tour! Saturday, October 26th, 8 am – 4 pm- Tampa Rose Society Members Only Event. Only 40 tickets available – includes transportation & lunch. More information will be given out at the September meeting. RSPV to Melissa at mrsmfrey@gmail.com.
2024 Deep South Fall Convention and Rose Show, “La Vie En Rose” in October
Registration open!
October 11-13, 2024
Hosted by the Gainesville & Marion County Rose Societies. It’s a great event combined with Gainesville Rose Society’s 50th Annual Rose Show! Join us at the beautiful Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Convention Center in Gainesville, Florida for an amazing and fun learning experience. The Convention will be hosted by the Gainesville and Marion County Rose Societies. Planned events include: the Photography Workshop, DSD Awards, raffles and a Silent Auction, and tours of the Kanapaha Botanical Garden, Ralph and Jean Stream’s Micanopy Rose Garden and the Butterfly Forest at UF. Seminar topics include: Radler Roses, Southeast Insect Control, Software Communications, International Roses and a special keynote address from American Rose Society President, Craig Dorschel. For more information, registration please see 2024 DSD Fall Convention & Rose Show Page.
2024 DSD Fall Convention & Rose Show – Deep South District of the American Rose Society
Check out our Florida State Fair Booth pictures (go to “Events & Info” to access page). Thank you to all that volunteer to showcase our organization.
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 11, 2024 – the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The location is Westshore Plaza, Tampa. Details will be posted on the Rose Show page through Events & Info. Previous year results are listed in the “More Information” section of this website.
Tampa Rose Society has an annual election for the board of directors’ positions and officers. You can find a list of the officers here.
Have a question about growing roses? Our Consulting Rosarians are willing to help.
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.
