The first hybrid tea rose, La France, ushered in the period of modern roses. It was developed by French breeder Guillot in 1867. The variety was considered unique because of its elegantly shaped buds and free-flowering character. The term tea

Among the many attractive qualities of modern roses is their tendency to stage an impressive second bloom in late August/early September. The profusion of buds across the Formal Rose Garden at the Columbus Park of Roses would seem to indicate

While you’re strolling through the Columbus Park of Roses, make sure to stop and admire the raised bed of annuals. It’s the long stone flower bed just east of the shelter house. Each year, the annuals bed is creatively planted

As the Formal Rose Garden prepares for its showy encore of blooms in late August/early September, there’s plenty of visual interest across the Rose, Perennial and Herb Gardens, as well as among the Arboretum specimens. Some plants begin to wane

On display for our nation’s July 4th celebration and throughout the summer months, the gardens put on a real show of color and fragrance. As you stroll through the gardens, treat yourself to the unique panorama of the Formal Rose