Nola Simpson Rose Garden
Surrounding the historic Levin Court House, the Nola Simpson rose garden was renovated in 2008. Initially the garden was proposed to be replaced but an up roar in the local community saw the gardens saved and a renovation program put in place. In 2013, the garden was renamed after Mrs Nola Simpson, a well known […]
Robbins Park – Tauranga
Located in central Tauranga overlooking the harbour, the garden was opened in 1960 and contains modern bush, shrub and climbing roses. [flickr_set id=”72157630566827820″]
The Gaol Stables – Oamaru
The histoic Gaol stables in Oamaru was built in 1869. In 1993, the North Otago Rose Society enchanced the building with plantings of old fashioned roses which they maintain each year. [FAGP id=4841]
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden – Timaru
Opened in 2001, the garden is a collection of roses collected by world renown rosarian Trevor Griffiths. Designed by Sir Miles Warren, the garden contains over 1100 varieties of roses – mostly heritage, species and David Austin varieties. In 2012, the garden received the World Federation of Rose Societies Garden of Excellence Award. [flickr_set id=”72157630031122489″]
Heritage Rose Garden – Christchurch
Located adjacent to Christchurch Hospital in Hagley Park, the garden was established in 1950 and remodelled in 1999. It has an extensive collection of roses underplanted and interspersed with a range of other garden plants. The garden has come through the earthquakes unscathed and is well worth a visit, particularly during November. [flickr_set id=”72157630031163723″]
Central Rose Garden, Hagley Park, Christchurch
The first public rose garden to be developed in New Zealand in 1909, the garden lies in the centre of the Botanical Gardens adjacent the conservatory. Formal in design, the garden features over 250 varieties of roses. [flickr_set id=”72157630031211665″]
Kennedy Park Rose Garden – Napier
The rose garden was opened in 1951 and are named for a former civil engineer for the city of Napier. The gardens contain more than 5000 plants and over 500 named varieties. A 90 metre long display of climbing roses is a prominent feature of the garden. [flickr_set id=”72157630093049082″]
Bolton St Memorial Garden – Wellington
The Bolton St Memorial Garden is home to Wellington’s oldest cemetery dating back to the 1840’s. Amongst the grave sites are an important collection of heritage roses, best visited in November/December when in full bloom. [flickr_set id=”72157622998997407″]
Centennial Rose Garden – Blenheim
The Centennial Rose Gardens are located in Pollard Park in Blenheim and were developed for the centenary of the Marlborough in 1957. Around 800 roses are featured of all types in 27 beds. [flickr_set id=”72157624620998282″]
Lady Norwood Rose Garden – Wellington
The Lady Norwood Rose Garden is situated in the Wellington Botanical Gardens, only a short walk or drive from downtown Wellington. There are 110 beds set out in a formal geometic design with columnades on three sides and the Begonia House as a backdrop. The flowering season starts in November and continues until the end […]