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International Rose Test Garden

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Tripadvisor (5,680) · Botanical garden in Portland, OR
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The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses. See more

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Jul 14, 2024
This was a perfect place to stop and smell the roses! It smells amazing when all the roses are in bloom. A must see in June if you are in Portland. Full review by Sarah S
Jul 10, 2024
Such a beautiful spot. It is part of a larger park and is free. Over 600 breeds of rose in all colors. A lovely place to walk on a summer's day. Full review by rabbiross
Jul 3, 2024
If you are a photographer, you are in for a real treat. If you are a rose lover, this is roses heaven. Everyone else, just admire the beauty of the nature. Full review by TOURtheWORLDMexPal
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The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bu…
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Portland is called the "Rose City" for a reason. These public gardens were established in 1917 and set above the cityscape of Downtown Por…
cityseeker.com
The International Rose Garden located in Washington Park near downtown Portland is a must stop on your visit to the Rose City. The …
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The International Rose Test Garden is a Rose Garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 7,000 r…
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Portland’s International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park holds more than 7,000 rose plants covering approximately 550 varieties. T…
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Facts

Opened:1917
Owner:City of Portland
Architect:Florence Holmes Gerke
Area:0.018 km²

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What is it like in late September?
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High sixties during the day and high forties at night. A good resource for day by day weather forecasts is Accuweather dot c o m. Enter any city and then month.
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Is there parking?
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Yes.
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Can you bring food into the park? Could we pack a lunch and eat it somewhere in the park, perhaps a picnic table?
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Hi, we brought a blanket something small will be ok, there are some benches to but a table might be to much
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what is the mulch for the roses?
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I know they use Garden compost but I am not certain of the exact nature of the mulch. Your answer might be found through an inquiry to the Friends of the Rose Test Garden website.
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Hiya Is around the 3rd week in May a good time to visit and could I expect to see any Roses in bloom then? Thanks
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Yes there should be quantities of Roses in bloom.
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