Dr Bruce Chapman breeds roses in his backyard at his residence in Beaumaris, Melbourne. Breeding strictly for enjoyment Chapman has bred a number of roses that have been extremely successful on the show bench. The most successful being the exquisite cerise floribunda Flemington Racecourse which was grand champion rose in the 2009 NSW Championships conducted as part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Other Chapman roses which have starred on the show bench have been amazing Grace 07, Melbourne Town, Red Gem, and Joyce Abounding. During 2010 a Chapman rose named Xavier Maguire was released through Ross Roses to celebrate the sesquicentenary of the Sacred Heart School Geelong.
