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"] … [Read more...]
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 of April. Each bed contains a different variety of rose, ranging from old favourites to recently released varieties. David … [Read more...]