In addition to its renowned, namesake roses, the Columbus Park of Roses also comprises an extensive Perennial Garden. Located just past the flagpole bed, more than 100 varieties of in this garden offer blooming interest from early spring until late
Parsley: 2021 Herb of the Year
With public education as part of its mission, the International Herb Society annually announces its ‘Herb of the Year.’ Herbal candidates must meet two of three criteria in terms of use: medicinal, culinary or decorative. The 2021 selection is Petroselium
2021 Rose List Now Available
Enhance your Columbus Park of Roses Experience In time for the 2021 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all roses in thegardens — viewable on smart phones! The alphabetical list includes the commercial name, type
Watch the Annuals Bed Grow!
Planting is an “annual” Columbus Park of Roses tradition The raised bed of annuals just east of the shelterhouse patio is fun to watch as it fills out over the growing season. Each spring, the CPOR garden supervisor designs a
Treat Yourself to Our Dogwood Walk
Did you know that the Columbus Park of Roses has quite a collection of dogwoods? Spring is the time to see them. The first is blooming now, in the last week of March. It is the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus