Welcome
Welcome to the Victoria State Rose Garden website. With over 5000 roses (covering about 5 hectares), the Victoria State Rose Garden is one of the tourist gems of Victoria.
Awarded the International Garden of Excellence by the World Federation Of Rose Societies in 2003, it was the first rose garden outside of Europe to receive this Award and the only one (at that time) cared for entirely by volunteers.
Opening Times for Victoria State Rose Garden.
THE GARDEN IS NORMALLY OPEN EVERY DAY AND IS FREE TO VISIT. (Donations gratefully accepted)
Times: April to September 9.30- 5 pm. October to April 9.30-6.30 (daylight saving time)
Please NOTE: Sometimes special events at WERRIBEE PARK could impact on access to the Rose Garden: See below.
* 6th 7th 8th June. Saddleland 3 day equestrian event at National Equestrian Centre. 5000 expected. Horse float traffic.
IT'S MAY. IT'S WARM. LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIFUL ROSES. COME & VISIT
UPCOMING PUBLIC PRUNING DEMONSTRATION
Victoria State Rose Garden Supporters (VSRGS) will be holding a Public Pruning Demonstration
WHEN: Saturday 29th June.
TIME: Activities start at 11 am to 1.30 pm
WHERE: Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee Park.
Activities start with a discussion on safety, tools for pruning, maintenance of tools, followed by pruning demonstrations. Attendees can then work with VSRGS members in pruning of a range of different types of roses.
All Welcome. ENTRY FREE Contact Neil on 0450 659 993 or Margret on 0419 007 382
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW IN THE GARDEN?
Roses are still blooming throughout the garden and visitors are continuing to find many beautiful photo opportunities as they stroll around the peaceful surroundings.
Deadheading has finished and the roses will now gradually slow down flowering as the spent blooms are left on the bushes and hips start forming.
Volunteer PRUNING NEWS.
On Wednesday 5th June there will be a volunteer pruning refresher demonstration and practice. ******PRUNING begins on 12th June. ******** SO Sharpen up, clean & oil those secateurs!!
Check out the LATEST ROSE STORIES from our resident storyteller. A Pruning theme is very relevant.!!
Check out our Facebook Page packed with beautiful up to the minute photos, the majority of which are taken by Christine, the FB editor for VSRG, and interesting & useful information.
There are always such interesting stories and postings on our Facebook site. Interested rose buffs love to share their photos and offer information about their favourite roses.
Check out the latest photos, stories and feedback on Facebook.
Formal Entrance for the Victoria State Rose Garden
The improvement was long overdue with visitors previously unable to locate the garden entrance due to foliage and inadequate signage. It is now easy to see the large Metal Entrance Arch from the car park. It has State Rose Garden inscribed and a side panel showing the plan of the 4.5 hectare garden.
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Entry is free but all donations are gratefully accepted as the Garden is maintained by volunteers.
3 Ways to Donate.............
Via the donation tube when you visit, located just inside the main entrance.
Via cheque, posted to
Victoria State Rose Garden
The Treasurer, VSRGS,
Werribee, Victoria, Australia, 3030
Post Office Box 2137,
You can also donate online via your bank, direct to our bank account.
BSB 633 000
Account Number 104117049
