National Rose Garden
The Garden displays all of the recognized rose families and represents one of the finest
collections of historic roses in the southern hemisphere, ranging from the earliest
European and China roses through to the roses of the twenty first century.
The plan of the Garden is formal and symmetrical and acknowledges the 19th
Century context in which it sits.
Some of the rose beds are planted in such a way that the visitor can enjoy an
educational experience, with each variety identified by a nameplate.
The central parterre garden, 117 metres long and 35 metres wide is planted with
sculptured beds and grassed pathways. This garden, known as the George Adams Memorial
Garden is named after the founder of Tattersall's, a major sponsor.
The Rose Arbor, a modern steel structure running south to north is 80 metres in length
and 5 metres wide. It is planted with 72 Westerland climbing roses. A pathway runs the
length of the arbor and leads the visitor towards the stunning views of the historic
village of Longford.
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The Plan
The Rose Families
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A
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alba, bourbon, centifolia, climber, damask, david austin, floribunda, galica,
moss, portland
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B
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climber, gallica, hyb. perpetual, hyb. tea, noisette, tea
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C
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climber, david austin, modern shrub
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E
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floribunda, hyb. eglanteria, hyb. macrantha, hyb. musk, hyb. spinosissima,
hybrid tea, hyb. xanthina,himalayan musk, modern shrub, moss, moyessi,
noisette, pimpinellifolia, rugosa, species
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F
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centifolia, david austin, floribunda, hybrid tea, modern shrub
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G
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westerland
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H
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climber, noisette, wichuraiana
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