Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

The Trevor Griffiths rose garden is possibly the southern hemispheres largest collection of old roses, with around 1200 plants. It features many of David Austins English rose varieties....including "City Of Timaru", which was named specifically for this garden.

Every year in November, Timaru hosts the "Festival Of The Roses" which attracts visitors from around the world. You can learn more about this here.

so if you happen to be in the area over this time, don't miss it!

These pictures of roses were all taken at either the Timaru rose garden, or the Christchurch Botanic gardens.