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Welcome to our Library page of rose gardens.  Some we've visited, some we have not but they are all wonderful.  We'll be adding more in the years to come so check back often.

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United States

 

Lowe's Roses - Nashua, New Hampshire.  USA

Mike & Irene Lowe have put together a beautiful collection of roses in Nashua, New Hampshire.  It is one of the most extensive I've ever seen and is the basis of Ashdown's Collection.  They still sell roses in New England but the photos alone make their website worth a visit.

603 888-2214

Lowe's Roses

Nashua, New Hampshire

www.loweroses.com

 

San Jose Heritage Rose Gardens - San Jose, California.  USA

Simply one of the most complete collections of roses in the United States.  Wonderfully organized and run by a very hard working group of volunteers.

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Wilson Rose Garden - Wilson, North Carolina

Located in the eastern part of North Carolina the Wilson Rose Garden is a relatively young garden that has already made it's mark.  It's diverse plantings, incorporation of original artworks and overall visitor friendliness make it a must stop for rose lovers in their part of the country

Please visit our page on the Wilson Rose Garden

Their Website

 

United Kingdom

 

Peter Beales Nursery & Garden - Attleborough, England

Peter Beales is one our greatest rosarians.  His display garden and nursery are well worth the visit.  The display garden houses thousands of roses as well as the RNRS National Species Rose Collection.  If you find yourself in England this is a must stop.  They have a wonderful Cafe on the Grounds for Lunch.

Peter Beales Roses

 

David Austin Roses & Display Gardens - Wolverhampton, England

If you're a fan of English Roses then The Austin Nursery is well worth the visit.  A stunning display garden of English and many old roses grown the way they should be.  They have a wonderful Cafe that does a lovely lunch.  Click on the logo below to go directly to their website

Please visit our page devoted to The David Austin Nursery & Display Gardens

Please visit our page with a biography of Mr. Austin and history of the Nursery

 

Italy

 

The Roseto "Carla Fineschi"- Tuscany, Italy

The Roseto "Carla Fineschi". Click to learn more about this stunning Rose Garden in Tuscany

Ashdown Roses is an active participant in the World Federation of Rose Societies and, in particular, in its Conservation Committee. One of the most important undertakings of this Committee is the preservation of the roses at the Fineschi Garden in Tuscany.  We encourage you to visit this truly stunning and unique collection of roses.

Please visit our page devoted to The Fineschi Garden.

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Portugal

 

Quinta do Arco - Madeira Island - Portugal

In a most unexpected place exists a remarkable Rosarium consisting of 17.500 rose trees. In total, the collection consists of more than 1200 different species of roses, both Modern and Old, and of different classes.  You can stay in the Quinta and for those looking for a unique Rosarium experience this is it.

Please visit our page devoted to the Quinta do Arco

Here is the link to their website.
 

 

The Netherlands

 

Rosarium Westbroekpark - Den Haag, The Netherlands

 

In the summer of 2004 I was able to spend some time in this lovely garden in Den Haag.  It is a formal garden and also site of the Netherlands International Rose Trials.  If you find yourself in the area, put it on your list for a visit.  It's worth it.

Please visit our page devoted to The Rosarium Westbroekpark