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Recommended US Rose Gardens
This list includes some of the finest gardens with collections of David Austin's English Roses in the US.
1. ARS Gardens, Shreveport, Louisiana.
2. Barona Ranch Resort, San Diego, California.
3. Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, Wisconsin.
4. Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, Illinois.
5. Denver Botanical Gardens, Colorado.
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6. Descanso Gardens, La Canada, Flintridge California.
7. E.M. Mills Rose Gardens, Thornden Park, Syracuse, New York.
8. Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, West Hartford, Connecticut.
9. Filoli Gardens, San Francisco, California.
10. Garden Valley Ranch, Petaluma, California.
11. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California.
12. Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California.
13. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond, Virginia.
14. Mable Ringling Rose Garden, Sarasota, Florida.
15. Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, Missouri.
16. New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans, Louisiana.
17. New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, New York.
18. Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.
19. Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, New York.
20. Portland Rose Gardens, Portland, Oregon.
21. Queen's Botanical Garden, Flushing, New York.
22. River Farms (American Horticultural Society) Alexandria, Virginia.
23. South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.
24. Tyler Rose Garden, Tyler, Texas.
The David Austin Rose Gardens in the UK
In addition, for visitors to the UK we have created a large rose garden which many consider to be one of the most beautiful in the world at our headquarters in Albrighton, UK. Over 700 different varieties of roses are planted in the garden which now covers around 2 acres (0.8 HA). The garden is divided into a number of smaller areas, each with its own style. The overall concept is to enclose the exuberant and rather informal growth of the roses within neatly clipped evergreen hedges.
Regular garden visitors may like to know that, due to the unusually warm start to the season, we believe that the rose gardens at Albrighton will be at the peak of their blooming a little earlier this year, from around the second week in June.
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The Long Garden forms the central core of the rose garden, with the other gardens leading from it.
It contains our collection of old roses, which generally flower once in early summer.
The Long Garden also includes modern shrub roses and many English Roses to extend the flowering season.
The whole garden is interlaced with pergolas, which display many climbing and rambling roses. Later in the season the rambling roses produce many small hips.
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The Victorian Walled Garden is a formal garden made up of three circular borders, which diminish in width towards the center. They are planted with English Roses and other repeat-flowering shrub roses. The focal point of the garden is the large stone carving in the center.
Visitors can also admire the natural beauty of the English Climbers and Ramblers trained over arches, arbours and along the eight foot wall which encircles the garden.
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The National Collection of English Roses is held in the gardens at Albrighton.
The Renaissance Garden is perhaps the most beautiful of all the gardens, and is devoted to English Roses. These roses start flowering in late May and continue right through to the frosts of early winter.
This lovely garden demonstrates the great versatility of the English Roses, with their wide range of flowers and fragrances, habits and sizes.
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The Lion Garden has been redesigned and the sculpture moved to create a focal point. Four long borders mingle shrub roses, including many English Roses, with herbaceous perennials, creating a wonderful contrast of color, form, texture and scent. The borders are punctuated by magnificent standard roses, which add height and structure to the garden.
Our patio garden features specimen roses in a variety of large, decorative terracotta planters.
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The Species Garden contains the true wild roses and their near hybrids.
This is one of the first to flower and is at its most beautiful in early summer. After flowering, the hips develop and will be in full colour by the autumn. Birds can often be found in this garden, eating the seeds.
Please ask for a free garden map when you arrive at the plant centre. This is designed to help you enjoy the gardens and will be a pleasant reminder of your visit.
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The Species Garden in winter
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Providing focal points in the garden are many fine pieces of sculpture by Mrs Pat Austin, who is a very talented artist. There are also several resting places where visitors can enjoy the flowers and their fragrances.
The garden is accessible to wheelchairs. We are open from 9am to 5pm and admission is free.
Group visits and guided tours can be arranged by prior appointment. Please call 00 44 1902 376342
Other UK Rose Gardens
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Mrs Pat Austin with one of her sculptures
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