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Colorful Trees and Shrubs in the Garden

More than 135 varieties of trees and shrubs are planted across the 13-acre Columbus Park of Roses. In concert with the flower gardens, they provide a wonderful natural habitat for many birds native to Ohio and migratory birds, as well

Karen Martens October 21, 2022 down the garden path Read more

Color Surprises in the Autumn Garden

This is the time of year when many perennials that were rather nondescript during the summer “strut their stuff.” Other plants’ blooms have faded, and the trees are yet to put on their show of autumn colors. It’s against this

Karen Martens October 5, 2022 down the garden path Read more

A Treat for Your Senses

The Herb Garden, located on the south side of the Formal Rose Garden and east of the Perennial Garden, offers a tranquil place to stroll any time of year. In August and September, the warm, humid weather adds enjoyable fragrances

Karen Martens September 9, 2022 down the garden path Read more

Let the Backyard Garden be Your Inspiration

Located northwest of the Formal Rose Garden, the Backyard Garden was developed in 2019. It is designed as an informal landscape with year-round interest to give visitors ideas for their own backyard gardens. As you walk through the Backyard Garden

Karen Martens August 2, 2022 down the garden path Read more

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 dramatic combination of plant colors and shapes to greet

Karen Martens June 17, 2022 down the garden path Read more
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What is happening in the park

  • Viburnums: A Winner in Any Garden August 1, 2026
  • Watch the Annuals Bed Grow! Planting is an “annual” Columbus Park of Roses tradition July 2, 2026
  • 2026 Rose List Now Available: Enhance your Columbus Park of Roses Experience May 7, 2026
  • Ohio Native Plant Month April 17, 2026
  • A Fun Winter Garden Exercise: Learn to Identify Trees by Their Bark January 6, 2026
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