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
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
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
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
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