The long 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 creates a striking design of different plant colors, shapes and
2026 Rose List Now Available: Enhance your Columbus Park of Roses Experience
In time for the 2026 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all 486 rose varieties planted in the gardens — viewable on smart phones. Alphabetized by commercial name, the list includes the type of rose,
Ohio Native Plant Month
As of July 18, 2019, April was designated Native Plant Month in Ohio. This was the first U.S. state to have an entire month dedicated to Ohio’s native plants highlighting the many benefits they provide to the state’s economy, our
A Fun Winter Garden Exercise: Learn to Identify Trees by Their Bark
Now that the leaves have fallen, and perennials, herbs and roses are dormant, you may notice features in the garden that you had overlooked during the growing season. Tree bark is a good example. It is quickly apparent that not
The Native Tree Collection
Fall is a great time to focus on the CPOR Arboretum You might be surprised to learn that the Columbus Park of Roses is an accredited arboretum. Among the large collection of trees are 34 species of native trees. An