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In Short – Located in Washington Park, this lush garden features five acres of climbers, hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, landscape roses and miniatures. More than 8,000 rose bushes are on display, planted in rows to allow up-close inspection. Every year, mostly during Rose Festival, thousands of visitors flock to Portland's original Rose Garden to see, smell and admire the flowers. The view of the city and Mt. Hood on clear days is spectacular.
11/21/06
It's so beautiful
by kee22 at Citysearch
The Rose Garden is so pretty. I have never seen so many roses before. So many different colors and varieties. I will definately come back when I am in town to the garden..it's definately one of a kind. Simply gorgeous.
- Pros: Beautiful roses
02/28/03
Roses
by lilsnapper47 at Citysearch
It's like receiving one very large Beautiful bouquet of roses.
- Pros: Very eye appealing, Resonably priced
10/10/02
Peace & Beauty
by smbrockman at Citysearch
This is an amazing collection of a beautiful, colorful roses set in a peaceful, quiet park right above the city.
- Pros: Beautiful, Peaceful, Educational
- Cons: Little parking
The Details on International Rose Test Garden
The Extras:
Within the large garden are smaller themed areas, such as the Shakespeare Garden--featuring plants mentioned in the Bard's works--and the Gold Medal Garden, where winners since 1919 of Portland's own annual awards are displayed.
Know Before You Go:
Established in 1917, this is the oldest public, continuously operating, official rose-test garden in the United States.
