There is no better place to stop and smell the roses than Victoria State Rose Garden.
Developed in stages from 1986 to 2001, over 5,000 rose bushes flourish in the 5 hectare garden and are all tended by volunteers. The main part of the garden is set out in the shape of a Tudor Rose, wide paths separate the five petals and a gazebo marks the centre.
We wandered amongst the blooms, boggled by the variety and colours.
Beyond the Tudor Rose, there is an area shaped as a leaf and one as a bud. The leaf celebrates horticultural achievements of Australian rose growers since 1900 and comprises 50 bushes especially bred for Australia’s sunny conditions.
The bud-shape highlights over 60 cultivars of David Austin roses.
A 400 metre long Heritage Rose Border contains 250 types of old and species roses.
The best time to see the roses is during the summer months but we weren’t disappointed with the splendour on offer in the middle of June.
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I would give my left foot to be able to go walk through those gorgeous colors right now with you both! Looks delightful 😊💗
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Oh Mel, that sounds drastic! If you did that, we would have to carry you 😳
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The garden certainly was lovely, despite being off season, pity we aren’t able to smell them when we look at the photos 🙂
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A ‘scratch and sniff’ option would be very handy.
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Can just about smell them!
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Some of the scents were as amazing as the colours.
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beautiful ! 🙂
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There is nothing quite like a rose.
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Stunning, Kathy! Thanks.
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I’m guessing you would have visited Werribee, it’s just down the road isn’t it? I’ve been wondering if you have plans to release ‘Hangi, Haka & Hobbits’ in paperback? I’d love to read it before we return to NZ to finish our holiday.
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