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A Photo Journey of Portland International Rose Test Garden

by Jenny February 14, 2020
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Portland Rose Garden - Peace rose

Come take a journey with me through the oldest continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States and it’s in Portland!

More than 10,000 roses will fill your senses. Over 650 varieties will blow you away.

It was started as a safe haven for hybrid roses from Europe during World War I. 

And today, this free park is considered the “City of Roses” signature landmark.

This is the Portland Rose Garden.

And I Am In Love With Portland’s Roses!

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

Portland’s Rose Garden has the most beautiful roses I’ve ever seen.

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

The Peace Rose

A Beautiful Rose with a Beautiful Story. The Peace Rose was developed over four years from 1935 to 1939 in France by Francis Meilland. Yet, war was coming. Fortunately three parcels of budwood were hastily sent out of France in an attempt to save it. One, was taken by the American consul on the last plane out of France before Hitler’s invasion. This beautiful rose had survived and was thriving.

On April 29, 1945 the United States publicly announced the name of this magnificent rose, The Peace Rose. And it was on this same day that Berlin fell. This truly was a rose of peace.

Learn more about this story and the story behind many of the other roses at Portland’s Rose Garden.

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

Before visiting, I had no idea how many different varieties of stunning roses there were!

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

Acres upon acres of roses will “Wow” you with their beauty.

Relax in this wonderful park. Even my three boys didn’t want to leave!

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

Simply Breathtaking!

Portland Rose Garden

The Beautiful Peace Rose, my favorite!

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden, Oregon

Roses are literally everywhere!

Portland Rose Garden, Oregon
Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

Portland’s Roses will win your heart.

Portland Rose Garden
Portland Rose Garden

An Unforgettable Journey with Portland’s Roses!

What You Need to Know Before Visiting

Location:  400 SW Kingston Avenue in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon.  

Hours: 7:30am – 9pm daily. The Portland roses look best between dawn and dusk.

Parking is very limited and it is recommended that you use the light rail, bus or the free shuttle service that is available. 

Tours: Free tours of the Portland Rose Garden occur daily at 1pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Map: A comprehensive map and key are available on the grounds for visitors to help you find specific varieties or special characteristics.

The Best Months to View the Portland Roses are from May through September.

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