The Rose Society UK formed in May 2017.

The old Royal National Rose Society unfortunately went into administration, a victim of its own success in years gone by. Determined not to be without a National Rose Society, a group of rose lovers gathered in Pelsall in the West Midlands to discuss what if anything could fill the void left for the UK's rose lovers.

Many events including the national amateur rose shows had been arranged for the upcoming season and the group decided that the formation of a new society could facilitate the opportunity for rose lovers to enjoy ongoing events and educational activity.

It very soon became apparent that starting a new society would entail a lot more than just running shows and in fact a whole new society needed to be developed for activities to commence.

People from all walks of life joined the society with a diverse interest in roses. The society formed an elected management committee with a President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

A full committee consists of representatives from all over the British Isles which includes representatives of the World Federation of Rose Societies, a Chair of Shows who looks after the Shows Committee and a Membership Secretary. 

Revenue from the Society shop greatly helps to finance the day-to-day running of the society and helps keep the subscriptions at a realistic level.

The elected officers come from far and wide and despite the difficulties associated with living so far apart have all shown huge commitment to the ongoing success of the society.

We have a thriving group of Affiliated Societies who are able to purchase our Bronze Medals for their shows and award to worthy exhibits.. 

The Rose Society UK now awards the prestigious and historic Dean Hole Medal (DHM) to desrving rosarians who have served The Rose during their lives.

We are an inclusive and welcoming society on our mission to promote roses and rose growing.