Portland Rose Garden

Portland International Rose Test Garden

 The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. Due to this garden Portland's got the nickname as, "City of Roses" .

The garden is terraced into the hillside, on clear days it providing scenic views of downtown Portland, views of Portland’s skyline and Mount Hood.

 

International Rose Test Garden Fun Facts :

It is founded in 1917, this is the oldest public rose test garden in the United States and features over 10,000 rose bushes.

Address : 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205.

Area : It covers around 4.5 Acres.

Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Admission is Free to visit.

Best time to visit: The garden is most beautiful when the roses are in full bloom, typically around May - June.

 

Other closet attractions to visit nearby:

·         The Portland Japanese Garden

·         Oregon Zoo

·         World Forestry Center

·         Peninsula Park